How to Play Laplas: Bargain in Saint Lucian Kwéyòl at the Market

Buy something at three market stalls for a good price, speaking Kwéyòl and paying in old money.

1. Greet the vendor. The right greeting for the time of day puts them in a good mood.
2. Hear the price in chlen (24 cents) and sou (half a cent).
3. Ask politely for a lower price, push for one, or accept.
4. Count out the exact chlen and sou from your pouch and pay.

Points for a kind greeting, every sou you save, paying right first time and a happy vendor. Push a cross vendor too far and you leave with nothing. Higher levels multiply your points.

No timer. Take your time and read what the vendor says.

• Bonjou in the morning, bonnapwémidi in the afternoon, bonswè in the evening.
• Ask nicely before you push: a happy vendor says yes more often.