Strand and Messer were the players to stand up for the final turn in the final round. Strand's hit brought the yellow stone closer to the red one, both stones were aligned side by side with the same distance from the Jack Stone without actually touching the goal.

Botros, who had been silent and taking a seat on one of the benches (did anyone feel a little rusty and shivery? No? Just him? Mmkay), stood up with a meaningful look at Mr. Kitridge. "It's a tie at the end of this match. Be prepared for one more final, tie-breaking shoot." He leaned on his cane a little and walked up closer to the game board.