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Badugi

Population first, solver later

Small-stakes Badugi defaults
Notes override defaults
Solver later
Practice: Badugi population practice

Reduce error frequency

Expensive error list
Volume with a filter
Study the right set
Practice: Badugi error practice

Serious stake talk

Process metrics
Unit exit: Serious stake talk
Cap and revoke
Practice: Badugi G7 stake practice

Grade challenge →

Badugi / Grade 7 / Reduce error frequency

Expensive error list

'Expensive error list' (Badugi, G7): Believe pats until notes say otherwise; keep smooth threes and break pairs immediately.

Worked example

apply 'Expensive error list' on smooth A23 draw-one plan. Write the board/doors, villain type, old line → new line, and why.

Common leak

nods through 'Expensive error list', then defaults on smooth A23 draw-one plan the next time money goes in.

Drill

teach 'Expensive error list' in 60 seconds with smooth A23 draw-one plan. Tag one live rep this week.

Practice habit

sticky-note the trigger for 'Expensive error list' before your next Badugi session.

Drill

explain 'Expensive error list' to your buddy without looking — if you stall, you don't own it yet for Badugi.

Remember

Change one Badugi decision this week. Notes beat vibes.

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