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CitadelUK: Clarify that gold is kept face up publicly in a player’s gold collection

2024-07-17T10:08:53Z

Clarify that gold is kept face up publicly in a player’s gold collection

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	== Cards ==		== Cards ==
	There are two types of cards in Aurum:		There are two types of cards in Aurum:
	* • '''Base Metal Cards''' are dealt to each player's hand at the start of each round. They are used for playing to tricks and to indicate the number of tricks a player thinks they (or their team) will win during a round. The base metal suits are: Bismuth, Copper, Phosphorus, Silver and Zinc.		* • '''Base Metal Cards''' are dealt to each player's hand at the start of each round. They are used for playing to tricks and to indicate the number of tricks a player thinks they (or their team) will win during a round. The base metal suits are: Bismuth, Copper, Phosphorus, Silver and Zinc. The cards in player’s hand is private information known only to them and not shared with other players including their partner.
	* • '''Gold Cards''' can be played as a trump that always beats base metal cards when played to a trick. Gold cards can be spent to swap players' bids between tricks. Gold cards indicate a number of points they are worth when kept till the end of a round with gold symbols below the number indicating their rank. If a player played the lowest base metal card in a trick, they win a gold card of the same number (rank), if available in the gold supply. There are 2 copies each of gold cards numbered 1, 2 and 3 worth 1 point each at the end of a round; 1 copy each of 4, 5 and 6 worth 2 points; 1 copy each of 7 and 8 worth 3 points each. There are four 0 gold cards worth 0 points given to each player at the start of each round in the base game.		* • '''Gold Cards''' can be played as a trump that always beats base metal cards when played to a trick. Gold cards can be spent to swap players' bids between tricks. Gold cards indicate a number of points they are worth when kept till the end of a round with gold symbols below the number indicating their rank. If a player played the lowest base metal card in a trick, they win a gold card of the same number (rank), if available in the gold supply. There are 2 copies each of gold cards numbered 1, 2 and 3 worth 1 point each at the end of a round; 1 copy each of 4, 5 and 6 worth 2 points; 1 copy each of 7 and 8 worth 3 points each. There are four 0 gold cards worth 0 points given to each player at the start of each round in the base game. Gold cards a player holds are kept publicly in front of a player face up in their gold collection.

	== Round Structure ==		== Round Structure ==
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	== Dealing ==		== Dealing ==
	'''Each player receives a 0 gold card''' at the start of each round (except in the Expert Variant).		'''Each player receives a 0 gold card''' at the start of each round (except in the Expert Variant). This card is placed face up in front of a player in their gold collection.

	==== Three Player Cards ====		==== Three Player Cards ====
	With three players, there are four base metal suits with ranks '''1-9'''. These base metal cards are shuffled and dealt evenly between the three players at the beginning of each round. The gold supply contains all gold cards from '''1-7''' at the start of each round.		With three players, there are four base metal suits with ranks '''1-9'''. These base metal cards are shuffled and dealt evenly face down between the three players at the beginning of each round. The gold supply contains all gold cards from '''1-7''' at the start of each round.

	==== Four Player Cards ====		==== Four Player Cards ====
	With four players, there are five base metal suits with ranks '''1-10''' and all gold cards in the gold supply from '''1-8''' at the start of each round. Two random base metal cards are not dealt to players' hands and instead revealed in the '''Extra cards not dealt to players''' section of the table in the four player game; these cards take no part in this round. The remaining base metal cards are shuffled and dealt evenly between the four players at the beginning of each round.		With four players, there are five base metal suits with ranks '''1-10''' and all gold cards in the gold supply from '''1-8''' at the start of each round. Two random base metal cards are not dealt to players' hands and instead revealed in the '''Extra cards not dealt to players''' section of the table in the four player game; these cards take no part in this round. The remaining base metal cards are shuffled and dealt evenly face down between the four players at the beginning of each round.

	== Bidding ==		== Bidding ==
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	* • The player who played the '''highest gold card''' wins the trick. Gold acts as a trump that always beats base metal cards.		* • The player who played the '''highest gold card''' wins the trick. Gold acts as a trump that always beats base metal cards.
	* • If no player played a gold card, the player who played the '''highest base metal card''' wins the trick.		* • If no player played a gold card, the player who played the '''highest base metal card''' wins the trick.
	* • The player who played the '''lowest base metal card wins a gold card''' with the same number (number) as their played base metal card, if there is still such a card available in the gold supply. This player will be the '''start player for the next trick''' played in this round.		* • The player who played the '''lowest base metal card wins a gold card''' with the same number (number) as their played base metal card, if there is still such a card available in the gold supply. This gold card is placed face up in front of a player in their gold collection. This player will be the '''start player for the next trick''' played in this round.
	Played '''gold cards are returned to the gold supply after the trick''' has been scored. If there are no gold cards with the same number (rank) as the lowest base metal card played to the trick but a player has played a gold card of that number to the trick, the player who played the lowest base metal card does not get a gold card of that number, as the gold card is returned to the supply after the point of checking for a gold card in the supply during trick scoring.		Played '''gold cards are returned to the gold supply after the trick''' has been scored. If there are no gold cards with the same number (rank) as the lowest base metal card played to the trick but a player has played a gold card of that number to the trick, the player who played the lowest base metal card does not get a gold card of that number, as the gold card is returned to the supply after the point of checking for a gold card in the supply during trick scoring.

CitadelUK: Avoiding repetition

2024-07-09T00:29:43Z

Avoiding repetition

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	== Dealing ==		== Dealing ==
	~~All '''base metal cards are shuffled and dealt evenly''' to all players (two cards are left over in the 4 player game). All gold is returned to the supply.~~ '''Each player receives a 0 gold card''' (except in the Expert Variant).		'''Each player receives a 0 gold card''' at the start of each round (except in the Expert Variant).

	==== Three Player Cards ====		==== Three Player Cards ====
	With three players, there are four base metal suits with ranks '''1-9'''. These base metal cards are shuffled and dealt evenly between the three players at the beginning of each round. The gold supply contains all gold cards from '''1-7'''.		With three players, there are four base metal suits with ranks '''1-9'''. These base metal cards are shuffled and dealt evenly between the three players at the beginning of each round. The gold supply contains all gold cards from '''1-7''' at the start of each round.

	==== Four Player Cards ====		==== Four Player Cards ====
	With four players, there are five base metal suits with ranks '''1-10''' and all gold cards in the gold supply from '''1-8'''. Two random base metal cards are not dealt to players' hands and instead revealed in the '''Extra cards not dealt to players''' section of the table in the four player game; these cards take no part in this round. The remaining base metal cards are shuffled and dealt evenly between the four players at the beginning of each round.		With four players, there are five base metal suits with ranks '''1-10''' and all gold cards in the gold supply from '''1-8''' at the start of each round. Two random base metal cards are not dealt to players' hands and instead revealed in the '''Extra cards not dealt to players''' section of the table in the four player game; these cards take no part in this round. The remaining base metal cards are shuffled and dealt evenly between the four players at the beginning of each round.

	== Bidding ==		== Bidding ==

CitadelUK: Missing s

2024-07-09T00:22:05Z

Missing s

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	A round consists of the following phases:		A round consists of the following phases:
	# • '''Dealing''' where base metal cards are dealt evenly to ~~player~~ and gold is returned to the supply. Each player receives a 0 gold card.		# • '''Dealing''' where base metal cards are dealt evenly to players and gold is returned to the supply. Each player receives a 0 gold card.
	# • '''Bidding''' where players predict the number of tricks they will win with a card from their hand.		# • '''Bidding''' where players predict the number of tricks they will win with a card from their hand.
	# • '''Playing Tricks''' where each player plays one card. The highest card wins the trick. The lowest base metal card wins a gold card and starts the next trick.		# • '''Playing Tricks''' where each player plays one card. The highest card wins the trick. The lowest base metal card wins a gold card and starts the next trick.

CitadelUK: Clarifying dealing

2024-07-09T00:19:57Z

Clarifying dealing

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	A round consists of the following phases:		A round consists of the following phases:
			# • '''Dealing''' where base metal cards are dealt evenly to player and gold is returned to the supply. Each player receives a 0 gold card.
	# • '''Bidding''' where players predict the number of tricks they will win with a card from their hand.		# • '''Bidding''' where players predict the number of tricks they will win with a card from their hand.
	# • '''Playing Tricks''' where each player plays one card. The highest card wins the trick ~~and the~~ lowest base metal card wins a gold card.		# • '''Playing Tricks''' where each player plays one card. The highest card wins the trick. The lowest base metal card wins a gold card and starts the next trick.
	# • '''Scoring''' where the player (or team) with the highest points wins a gold nugget. Points are based on tricks and gold cards won.		# • '''Scoring''' where the player (or team) with the highest points wins a gold nugget. Points are based on tricks and gold cards won.
	# • '''Pass on the Round First Player Marker''' where the marker of which player starts the next round is passed clockwise to the next player.		# • '''Pass on the Round First Player Marker''' where the marker of which player starts the next round is passed clockwise to the next player.

			== Dealing ==
			All '''base metal cards are shuffled and dealt evenly''' to all players (two cards are left over in the 4 player game). All gold is returned to the supply. '''Each player receives a 0 gold card''' (except in the Expert Variant).

	==== Three Player Cards ====		==== Three Player Cards ====

CitadelUK: Clarify trick ties rule

2024-06-19T06:34:38Z

Clarify trick ties rule

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	==== Resolving Trick Ties ====		==== Resolving Trick Ties ====
	In the case of ties for winning a trick or gold card, '''the last card played ~~breaks~~ the ~~tie and~~ wins'''. If all players played the same number (rank) base metal card to a trick, the last player to play wins the trick, wins the gold card and will play first in the next trick.		In the case of ties for winning a trick or gold card, '''the last card played of the tied cards wins'''. If all players played the same number (rank) base metal card to a trick, the last player to play wins the trick, wins the gold card and will play first in the next trick.

	==== Round End ====		==== Round End ====

CitadelUK: Resolving Trick Ties - adding clarification

2024-06-10T16:36:21Z

Resolving Trick Ties - adding clarification

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	==== Resolving Trick Ties ====		==== Resolving Trick Ties ====
	In the case of ties for winning a trick or gold card, the last card played wins. If all players played the same number (rank) base metal card to a trick, the last player to play wins the trick ~~and~~ wins the gold card.		In the case of ties for winning a trick or gold card, '''the last card played breaks the tie and wins'''. If all players played the same number (rank) base metal card to a trick, the last player to play wins the trick, wins the gold card and will play first in the next trick.

	==== Round End ====		==== Round End ====

CitadelUK: Making more important rules bold for clarity

2024-04-27T04:51:26Z

Making more important rules bold for clarity

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	== Bidding ==		== Bidding ==
	Each player must select a base metal card from their hand whose number matches the number of tricks that they think they (or their team) will win. If they win tricks to match or exceed their bid, they will score points at the end of the round.		Each player must select a '''base metal card from their hand''' whose number matches the number of tricks that they think they (or their team) will win. If they win tricks to match or exceed their bid, they will score points at the end of the round.

	==== Three Player Bidding ====		==== Three Player Bidding ====
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	Before each trick, players have an opportunity to '''change their bid''' by spending a gold card and choosing a card in their hand to swap with their bid card (or their partner's bid card). The gold spent is returned to the gold supply.		Before each trick, players have an opportunity to '''change their bid''' by spending a gold card and choosing a card in their hand to swap with their bid card (or their partner's bid card). The gold spent is returned to the gold supply.

	'''Players each play one card to the trick''' in order clockwise from the start player. The start player must start with any base metal card: they cannot start a trick with a gold card. Subsequent players cannot play a card of a base metal suit that any previous player has played. Multiple players can play gold cards to the trick.		'''Players each play one card to the trick''' in order clockwise from the start player. The start player must '''start with any base metal card''': they cannot start a trick with a gold card. '''Subsequent players cannot play a card of a base metal suit that any previous player has played'''. Multiple players can play gold cards to the trick.

	==== Scoring a Trick ====		==== Scoring a Trick ====

CitadelUK: Explain gold cards more

2024-04-09T22:02:27Z

Explain gold cards more

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	There are two types of cards in Aurum:		There are two types of cards in Aurum:
	* • '''Base Metal Cards''' are dealt to each player's hand at the start of each round. They are used for playing to tricks and to indicate the number of tricks a player thinks they (or their team) will win during a round. The base metal suits are: Bismuth, Copper, Phosphorus, Silver and Zinc.		* • '''Base Metal Cards''' are dealt to each player's hand at the start of each round. They are used for playing to tricks and to indicate the number of tricks a player thinks they (or their team) will win during a round. The base metal suits are: Bismuth, Copper, Phosphorus, Silver and Zinc.
	* • '''Gold Cards''' can be played as a trump that always beats base metal cards when played to a trick. Gold cards can be spent to swap players' bids between tricks. Gold cards indicate a number of points they are worth when kept till the end of a round with gold symbols below the number indicating their rank. If a player played the lowest base metal card in a trick, they win a gold card of the same number (rank), if available in the gold supply.		* • '''Gold Cards''' can be played as a trump that always beats base metal cards when played to a trick. Gold cards can be spent to swap players' bids between tricks. Gold cards indicate a number of points they are worth when kept till the end of a round with gold symbols below the number indicating their rank. If a player played the lowest base metal card in a trick, they win a gold card of the same number (rank), if available in the gold supply. There are 2 copies each of gold cards numbered 1, 2 and 3 worth 1 point each at the end of a round; 1 copy each of 4, 5 and 6 worth 2 points; 1 copy each of 7 and 8 worth 3 points each. There are four 0 gold cards worth 0 points given to each player at the start of each round in the base game.

	== Round Structure ==		== Round Structure ==
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	==== Four Player Cards ====		==== Four Player Cards ====
	With four players, there are five base metal suits with ranks '''1-10''' and cards in the gold supply from '''1-8'''. Two random base metal cards are not dealt to players' hands and instead revealed in the '''Extra cards not dealt to players''' section of the table in the four player game; these cards take no part in this round. The remaining base metal cards are shuffled and dealt evenly between the four players at the beginning of each round.		With four players, there are five base metal suits with ranks '''1-10''' and all gold cards in the gold supply from '''1-8'''. Two random base metal cards are not dealt to players' hands and instead revealed in the '''Extra cards not dealt to players''' section of the table in the four player game; these cards take no part in this round. The remaining base metal cards are shuffled and dealt evenly between the four players at the beginning of each round.

	== Bidding ==		== Bidding ==

CitadelUK: Explain cards are shuffled and dealt evenly each round

2024-04-09T21:51:43Z

Explain cards are shuffled and dealt evenly each round

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	==== Three Player Cards ====		==== Three Player Cards ====
	With three players, there are four base metal suits with ranks '''1-9''' and ~~cards in~~ the gold supply from '''1-7'''.		With three players, there are four base metal suits with ranks '''1-9'''. These base metal cards are shuffled and dealt evenly between the three players at the beginning of each round. The gold supply contains all gold cards from '''1-7'''.

	==== Four Player Cards ====		==== Four Player Cards ====
	With four players, there are five base metal suits with ranks '''1-10''' and cards in the gold supply from '''1-8'''. Two cards are not dealt to players' hands and instead revealed in the '''Extra cards not dealt to players''' section of the table in the four player game; these cards take no part in this round.		With four players, there are five base metal suits with ranks '''1-10''' and cards in the gold supply from '''1-8'''. Two random base metal cards are not dealt to players' hands and instead revealed in the '''Extra cards not dealt to players''' section of the table in the four player game; these cards take no part in this round. The remaining base metal cards are shuffled and dealt evenly between the four players at the beginning of each round.

	== Bidding ==		== Bidding ==

CitadelUK: Clarify tricks taken total is for both partners on team.

2024-04-09T10:15:06Z

Clarify tricks taken total is for both partners on team.

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	* • was '''higher than their bid''', they score points equal to '''the number of tricks''' that they won.		* • was '''higher than their bid''', they score points equal to '''the number of tricks''' that they won.

	A player's bid is the number showing on the card that they bid with. A team's bid is the highest of the numbers showing on the two cards that both team members bid with.		A player's bid is the number showing on the card that they bid with. A team's bid is the highest of the numbers showing on the two cards that both team members bid with. A team's bid is compared to the combined total of tricks taken by both partners in that team.

	==== Points for Gold Cards ====		==== Points for Gold Cards ====