misère

IPA(Pronunciation)

Adjective

not-comparable

Played according to the reverse of the usual winning convention. / In which a player unable to move wins.

Japanese Meaning

通常の勝利規則とは逆のルール、つまり動けなくなったプレイヤーが勝者となるという逆転勝利ルールを指す。

During the tournament, she surprised everyone by declaring a misère bid and purposely trying to lose every trick.

大会中、彼女は通常の勝利のルールとは逆に、勝つのではなく負けることを目的とした宣言をして皆を驚かせ、わざとすべてのトリックを取らないようにした。

Sense（1）

Played according to the reverse of the usual winning convention.

A strategy in misère backgammon is to put six blots in a row.

Sense（2）

In which a player unable to move wins.