In other words, the mimic designer of this game aims to eliminate players except for the 'wise fools' and 'true intellectuals'.

For example, the 'incurable fools' and the 'pseudo-intellectuals'.

Judging from the stance of this statement, this seems to be a mimic designer leaning towards the ordinary player's standpoint.

From the name of this game 'Fool's Game', it also shows that this seems to be a game designed to allow fools to compete with intellectuals as fairly as possible, perhaps even biased towards the foolish players.

Unlike other games with more complex strategies where fools have no chance against intellectuals.

But the question is, can the current mechanism achieve that?

'Rock-Paper-Scissors' seems like a game where luck prevails over strategy, but it's not entirely without strategy; ordinary players are unlikely to have a higher win rate than the smart ones.

There should be some mystery in this game.

Lin Sizhi looked at one of the basic rules of this game.

[After the official start of the game, the entire game area, including the rest area, will always remain in a low-oxygen state. Players must wear an oxygen mask at all times to play and need to spend chips to replenish oxygen.]

[The oxygen mask will display the current oxygen level and the number of times oxygen is replenished.]

This rule doesn't seem to have much significance, merely adding extra consumption of chips.

If an ordinary player sees this, they might simply understand it as a 'casino's rake'.

But Lin Sizhi doesn't think so.

If it were just to rake, wouldn't it be easier to just take 5% or a similar value when exchanging or winning chips?

This way, the more players gamble, the more rake is taken, and the values can be adjusted freely.

If you only consider it from the 'rake' perspective, there's no need to specifically design it as 'spending chips to buy oxygen'.

Moreover, this rule likely makes little difference for different players.

Most players' oxygen consumption should be about the same; even if some players think frequently and use their brains a lot, the brain's oxygen consumption is unlikely to differ much from other players'.

On the contrary, if some players are too nervous, it might cause a greater increase in oxygen consumption.

Lin Sizhi speculates that perhaps the mimic designer wanted to use the 'oxygen consumption' factor to differentiate between players, but overlooked that 'thinking doesn't significantly increase oxygen consumption'.

Furthermore, this game doesn't seem to have a method specifically to kill the mimic designer.

Although from the current rules, the mimic designer seems to stand on the ordinary player's side, Lin Sizhi can't be completely sure of this.

After all, he hasn't seen all the game rules.

After consideration, Lin Sizhi decided to submit two modification suggestions.

Even if they aren't adopted, it doesn't matter, because from the current situation, the mortality rate of this selection-type game isn't excessively high, certainly not as bad as the 'Matchmaking Game'.

The first suggestion is about modifying the 'oxygen mask'.

[The oxygen mask will automatically detect brain activity, and the more frequent and deeper the thought, the faster the oxygen consumption.]

The second suggestion is a new addition.

[If the mimic designer of this game is also in the game, a 'pointing out the mimic designer' rule is added.]

[Any player may at any time accuse another player of being the mimic designer of this game, with automatic system verification.]

[If verification fails and the accused player is not the mimic designer of this game, the player will lose 30,000 minutes of visa time transferred to the mimic designer.]

[If verification succeeds, the system will automatically confirm the mimic designer and initiate a vote among all players. If over 70% vote, an instant death penalty can be applied to the mimic designer.]

These two suggestions will be submitted as 'Walkway Suggestions'.

The counterpart might not accept them, might accept them but not incorporate them into the game.

Of course, they might also accept the suggestions and incorporate them into the game.

But regardless of any situation, Lin Sizhi can accept it.

...

...

Three days later, in the morning.

A new game broadcast notification appeared on the big screen.

[Good morning, players!]

[The 'Walkway' will open in one hour.]

[This game is called 'Fool's Game', and the goal is to 'select players'.]

[Players for this game come from 8 communities, totaling 40 players.]

[The number of participants from each community can be: 3~8 people.]

[All players can voluntarily sign up without restriction. However, there will be 'priority players' and 'alternate players' based on the willingness to sign up.]

[If the sum of 'priority players' and 'alternate players' from the same community is less than 3, participants will be randomly selected.]

[If the 'priority players' from the 8 communities are less than 40, 'alternate players' will be arranged to participate; if still insufficient, random selection from communities with fewer participants will fill the spots.]

[Additionally, the mimic designer of this game has invited specific players:]

[This game is dedicated to fools, welcoming only 'wise fools' and 'true intellectuals'.]

[Please prepare yourselves, players!]

Then, a one-hour countdown appeared on the big screen.

59:59...

59:58...

Fu Chen was a bit surprised: "It's time for a selection type game! Is it similar to the previous 'Matchmaking Game'?

"It's still voluntary to participate. Does anyone have any thoughts? I can..."

But before he could finish, Li Renshu interrupted him.

"Don't rush to sign up yet, we need to plan carefully."

She looked at the broadcast on the big screen and thought for a moment: "Selection type games do have some risks, and there might be a certain death rate.

"If this game's death rate is the same as the 'Matchmaking Game', it's quite frightening, even more dangerous than some of the trial-type games.

"We should try to select the most suitable players to participate and also consider the issue of teamwork as much as possible."

The selection in the previous 'Matchmaking Game' was mostly correct.

Li Renshu believed that those who had an advantage in real matchmaking events might also have an edge in the 'Matchmaking Game', which wasn't wrong.

At least Yang Yuting indeed had a considerable advantage in the 'Matchmaking Game'.

Moreover, since it's a multiplayer game, it's crucial to have strong leaders.

Because even in a game like the 'Matchmaking Game' where player communication is completely cut off, some form of cooperation is still possible.

After some thought, Li Renshu said: "I think the focus should be on the invitation the Imitator has extended to specific players in this game:

"This is a game for Fools, welcoming only the 'Wise Fools' and the 'True Wise Ones'.

"At face value... is it saying that players who aren't good at thinking can profit more from the game?"

Cai Zhiyuan seemed to disagree with this: "That's unlikely, right?

"Except for games that specifically emphasize physical strength, I can't think of any games where players who aren't good at thinking would profit more easily.

"And players who aren't great at thinking don't necessarily have good physical strength, do they?

"I think this might be a trap, or a setup.

"This is what the Imitator said to the players, but Walkway never said this had to be true.

"What if the Imitator used this line intentionally to lure players who aren't good at thinking into the game and then start a massacre? We can't completely rule out this possibility."

Li Renshu thought for a while: "But... we can't intentionally select unsuitable players to enter the game just because this possibility exists, right?

"What if this line is true?"

She looked at Lawyer Lin: "Lawyer Lin, what are your thoughts?

"If it's about the 'True Wise Ones,' you should fit the description."

The group had previously discussed sending Lawyer Lin into this game to find suitable new players.

But it wasn't mandatory for Lin Sizhi to participate. If he didn't want to, Community 17 could consider other candidates.

If no one wanted to go, they would ultimately draw lots randomly.

Lin Sizhi thought about it: "I'm a bit curious about this game, so I might as well take a look.

"However, since it's a selection-type game with a death rate, and our community's players currently have plenty of time left on their visas, the remaining spots are open for anyone to sign up. Only the minimum three should enter.

"But overall, I still think we should avoid trying to be too clever.

"Players who aren't too smart but can easily build trust and have strong execution should enter."

Qin Yao thought for a moment: "Then should I sign up? It sounds like I might fit the criteria."

Zheng Jie hesitated a bit, then raised his hand: "I think I qualify?

"Anyway, it's better to adopt a cautious strategy once in the game, right? And then try to meet up with Lawyer Lin as soon as possible to execute the team strategy."

Fu Chen asked: "What about me? Should I go in or not?"

Lin Sizhi considered for a moment: "I think you're neither particularly smart nor particularly foolish, so you might not be suitable for this game. Of course, you could sign up as an alternative player, just in case the numbers fall short and we randomly end up selecting others less suitable within the community."

No one else seemed interested in signing up for now.

For players like Wang Yongxin, he felt he wasn't quite suited for the game's requirements and, with plenty of visa time remaining, didn't want to risk participating in a selection-type game with death risks.

Because until now, it wasn't clear whether all selection-type games were as dangerous as the 'Matchmaking Game,' or if the 'Matchmaking Game' was just an exception.

This is the second selection-type game, so they planned to use this game to verify and then decide.

Li Renshu pondered for a moment: "Let's go with Lawyer Lin, Qin Yao, and Zheng Jie for now.

"Fu Chen, you have some strengths but aren't outstanding in either direction, and it could end up burdening Lawyer Lin more if you go in.

"You can sign up as an alternative player, so if there's a shortage of participants and forced participation is required, you can fill the spot.

"Generally speaking, other participants should strive to seek self-preservation in the game and find Lawyer Lin quickly.

"I will keep an eye on your situation, and if there is a risk of death, I will use the Immunity Coupon for rescue."

Fu Chen nodded: "Okay, then I'll sign up as an 'alternative player.'

After a brief discussion, the countdown finished.

[Community participants: Lin Sizhi, Qin Yao, Zheng Jie.]

Since the number was sufficient, the alternative player Fu Chen was not selected.

In the next moment, the three disappeared from the hall.

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