“House rules parcheesi” is distinct from “Calvinball” in that the latter has no set rules, whereas the former seems to have very specific rules, which are never divulged in the strip, under any circumstances.

I have been too nice. The coaxing minx, she loves me, cannot hide it, Has but half heart to try. Coy as she is, Her looks are kisses and her voice bedears me, Though she but say Good day, sir.

The cloth rolls unevenly; the snow rolls well.

The jury said he was not guilty. I knew he wouldn't have done something like that.