pie rule

noun

A rule used in certain strategy games for the purpose of fairness, where immediately after the first player's initial move the opposing player may optionally switch, taking over the first player's role and position for the rest of the game.

Similar
swap rule
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Meanings

nounpie rule (plural pie rules)

plural pie rules

  1. gamesA rule used in certain strategy games for the purpose of fairness, where immediately after the first player's initial move the opposing player may optionally switch, taking over the first player's role and position for the rest of the game.

    Synonyms: swap rule

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA rule used in certain strategy games for the purpose of fairness, where immediately after the first player's initial move the opposing player may optionally switch, taking over the first player's role and position for the rest of the game.

Similar
swap rule

Origin

From the idea of dividing up a pie fairly: one person cuts and the other chooses a slice.

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APA

pie rule. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pie%20rule

MLA

“pie rule.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pie%20rule. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pie rule,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pie%20rule.

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