In a Showdown, does passing priority after playing an action count as 'passing' for the purpose of ending the Showdown, or does the rule only refer to the Pass action when you have focus?

Ruling: The rule refers specifically to the Pass action (voluntarily passing focus), not to passing priority. Passing priority after playing an action/reaction is a separate mechanic and does not count toward the sequence of passes that ends a Showdown.

Sequence:

• Player plays an action card and passes priority to allow opponent to react
• Opponent passes priority back, action resolves
• Focus returns to the player who can now play another action
• Only when a player takes the Pass action (with no chain) does it count toward ending the Showdown

Nuances:

• The Pass action can only be taken when there is no chain
• Priority passing during chain resolution is automatic and separate from the Pass action
• The distinction is semantic but important: "passing priority" ≠ "Passing" (the action)