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new game: corson

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  1. SRD
    Moderator

    Can't believe this has not previously been mentioned here:

    https://citythreepointzero.wordpress.com/2012/09/08/corson-the-rules/

    Posted 8 years ago #
  2. ih
    Member

    Dang! I'll never be able to get those fork 'andles.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  3. Colonies_Chris
    Member

    I've been (unknowingly) playing this game intermittently for getting on 20 years. I think our scores are pretty much tied. An additional possible move after a refusal by CORSON is 'asking CORSON to suggest an alternative product'. CUSTOMER gains a point if CORSON suggests a suitable alternative. (However, this ploy has never worked - CORSON always takes the point with a shake of the head and enigmatic smile).

    Posted 8 years ago #
  4. gembo
    Member

    Tried to play Corson today as he is still alive and running the shop. Not open Wednesdays.

    Was discussing tactics in the shop next door as I was after caustic soda. I was going to open with 250 grammes of caustic soda please.

    The people in the shop next door doubted that would work.

    He refused to sell them a nail.

    Posted 5 years ago #
  5. acsimpson
    Member

    First point goes to Corson then.

    Posted 5 years ago #
  6. gembo
    Member

    @acsimpson, yes he generally gets the first point. If you are very quick you can make your request more specific and therefore in with a chance of an equaliser..

    The rules of Corson are six years old now. He previously closed half days Wednesdays but now all day Wednesdays. He opens an hour or so in the mornings, closes middle of day then an hour or so afternoons on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Never open on the weekend. Not always the same hour or so from day to day and despite advertising Friday pm opening I imagine he will close if he sees the school kids on their half day.

    The comments on the Corson Academical Blog are as good as the article itself.

    Posted 5 years ago #
  7. minus six
    Member

    Corson !

    a man, a plan, a canal, panama

    Posted 5 years ago #
  8. Colonies_Chris
    Member

    An Edinburgh institution is gone. No more shall we play the game of Corson. Corson Hardware update

    Posted 2 years ago #
  9. steveo
    Member

    Does this mean he's won?

    Posted 2 years ago #
  10. MediumDave
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