1-vs-2 psychological warfare — the art of winning against the odds
This is a 3-player format beloved by Asian golfers. On each hole, one player assumes the role of "Landlord," while the other two become "Peasants." The landlord identity dynamically shifts based on each hole's performance, filling the entire round with unpredictability and strategic depth.
In REN GOLF's DouDizhuEngine implementation, each hole's "Landlord" is typically the player who performed second-best on the previous hole (2nd in Honors order). This is a balancing mechanism: the best player is protected, while the 2nd-best challenges the leader.
💡 Technical Detail: The system automatically re-ranks the Honors order based on the previous hole's strokes, ensuring fair landlord rotation.
Dou Dizhu follows a "double settlement" principle:
If consecutive holes end in a tie (e.g., landlord and peasant average strokes are equal), the points **"carry over"** to the next hole and double. Players affectionately call this a "bomb."
💡 REN GOLF Implementation: Our algorithm has a built-in MultiplierQueue mechanism. Whether it's 2x or 3x, the system precisely tracks and settles all accumulated points on the hole where a winner is finally determined.
This is an exceptionally fair format because everyone takes turns being the landlord. When you're the landlord, you face a 2-on-1 challenge; when you're a peasant, you temporarily team up with another player. This identity-switching dynamic is one of the greatest joys of social golf.