this is incidentally why infinite games can be "superior". without an end condition there is no fear of defeat so no stupid hail mary actions! (similar for investing as well)https://twitter.com/a_yawning_cat/status/1349448595586445312 …
e.g. market crisis causes EVERYTHING to go down 50%, w/ finite game you'll go "oh no i'll look stupid, better sell or gamble all on black." but if u we-wei the fuk out of the situation u go "this sort of stuff just happens." you down down with the water & then back up with it.