The Bughouse Effect
17 hours ago
- #Chess
- #Collaboration
- #Psychology
- Crazyhouse Chess is a variant where captured pieces can be dropped back onto the board, leading to unpredictable and swingy games.
- Bughouse is a four-player version of Crazyhouse, where teammates share captured pieces, increasing complexity and interdependence.
- The Bughouse Effect describes the deep rage felt when a teammate's actions undermine your efforts in a highly interdependent game.
- Examples of the Bughouse Effect in real life include Christian Bale's outburst on set and frustrations in collaborative projects like the Stag Hunt.
- Symmetrization is suggested as a way to manage Bughouse Rage by reflecting on one's own similar mistakes and reacting fairly.