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In such a situation where a player accidentally takes another player’s turn, it’s important to ensure fairness and maintain the integrity of the game. Here’s what you can do as a referee:
- Pause the game: Immediately halt the game and inform the players that there has been an error.
- Assess the situation: Confirm with the players involved, especially player 3, whether they accidentally played out of turn.
- Determine the score: Check the current score and determine the state of the game before the error occurred. If there were any major events or significant progress, take note of them.
- Rectify the error: In order to restore fairness, revert the game to the point just before player 3 took player 2’s turn. Player 2 should now resume their turn.
- Clarify the rules: Remind all players about the correct turn order and ensure that they understand their positions in the game.
- Continue the game: Once everything has been clarified, allow player 2 to continue their turn from where they left off. Ensure that all players are ready to proceed and resume the game.
- Maintain fairness: Make sure that the incident does not affect the outcome of the game unfairly. If necessary, consider extending the game or providing an additional opportunity to affected players to make up for the lost turn.
Remember to communicate clearly with the players throughout the process, and be consistent in your rulings to ensure a fair and enjoyable tournament experience for everyone involved.