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== Objective ==
== Objective ==


The goal of the President is to be the first to get rid off all of the cards in your hand.
The goal of President is to be the first to get rid off all of the cards in your hand.


=== Playing the game ===
=== Playing the game ===


Number of players : 4-8 players.
Number of players : 4-8


President is played with a standard 52-card deck and 2 Jokers. Following this hierarchy (highest value to lowest) : Joker,2,A,K,Q,J,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3.
President is played with a standard 52-card deck and 2 Jokers. Following this hierarchy (highest value to lowest) : Joker,2,A,K,Q,J,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3.
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Cards are dealt one at a time clockwise until all cards have been dealt. Some players may have more cards than others.
Cards are dealt one at a time clockwise until all cards have been dealt. Some players may have more cards than others.


A player can play a single card or a set of cards of equal rank :  
A player can play a single card or a set of cards of equal rank :
*Double – a pair of cards of the same value (ex. 2 Kings).
*Double – a pair of cards of the same value (ex. 2 Kings).
*Triple – three cards of the same value (ex. 3 fours).
*Triple – three cards of the same value (ex. 3 fours).
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*Player 1 : plays 2 nines, then all others players must play two cards until this pile is over.
*Player 1 : plays 2 nines, then all others players must play two cards until this pile is over.


The next player must play the same number of cards as the previous player.  
The next player must play the same number of cards as the previous player.
To play, the next player must play a higher rank card (or a higher rank group of cards for double, triple or quadruple).<br>
To play, the next player must play a higher rank card (or a higher rank group of cards for double, triple or quadruple).<br>
Or pass if they can not play.
Or pass even if they can, therefore will not be able to play any more during this pile.
*A Joker is a "trump" card and wins any hand no matter the size of the set (ex: 1 Joker beats four 2's)
*A Joker is a "trump" card and wins any hand no matter the size of the set (ex: 1 Joker beats four 2's)
Or pass if he can not play.
Or pass even if he can, therefore will not be able to play anymore during this pile.


If a player played his last card, and no other player can play (or pass even if he can play). The next player available clockwise will start next pile.
If a player played their last card, and no other player can play (or pass even if they can play), the next player available clockwise will start next pile.


=== End of the game ===
=== End of the game ===


The game will continue until there is a single player left with at least a card in his hand.
The game will continue until there is a single player left with at least a card in their hand.
 
The first player to get rid off all of his cards will become the ''President'' in the following round.
The second player to get rid off all of his cards will become the ''Prime-Minister'' in the following round.
The before last player to get rid off all of his cards will become the ''Peasant'' in the following round.
The last player to get rid off all of his cards will become the ''Beggar'' in the following round.
Any other players will be considered neutral and will become ''Citizen(s)'' in the following round.


The roles in the next round are:
*''President'': The first player to get rid off all of their cards
*''Prime-Minister'': The second player to get rid off all of their cards
*''Peasant'': The second to last player to get rid off all of their cards
*''Beggar'': The last player to get rid off all of their cards
*''Citizen(s)'': Any other players, they are considered neutral


Before next round starts :
Before next round starts :
The ''Beggar'' must give his two highest cards to the ''President''. And the ''President'' must give back 2 cards of his choice to the ''Beggar''.
*The ''Beggar'' must give their two highest cards to the ''President''. And the ''President'' must give back 2 cards of their choice to the ''Beggar''.
The ''Peasant'' must give his highest card to the ''Prime-Minister''. And the ''Prime-Minister'' must give back 1 card of his choice to the ''Peasant''.
*The ''Peasant'' must give their highest card to the ''Prime-Minister''. And the ''Prime-Minister'' must give back 1 card of their choice to the ''Peasant''.
Any ''Citizen(s)'' do not exchange cards.
*Any ''Citizen(s)'' do not exchange cards.


The ''Beggar'' will be the first player to start the next round.
The ''Beggar'' will be the first player to start the next round.
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=== Revolution ===
=== Revolution ===


When a player plays four cards of the same rank, the hierarchy of all the cards are reversed. For example, if 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,J,Q,K,A,2 is the typical order of power (from left to right), after the revolution the order of power 2,A,K,Q,J,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3. If another revolution is played, the order would switch back to normal.
When a player plays four cards of the same rank, the hierarchy of all the cards is reversed.
 
For example, if 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,J,Q,K,A,2 is the typical order of power (from left to right), after the revolution the order of power 2,A,K,Q,J,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3.
 
If another revolution is played, the order would switch back to normal.


== Optional rules ==
== Optional rules ==


*'''Skip''' - When a player plays the same number of cards of the same rank as the previous player, that skips the next person who would have played. For example, playing a 7 on top of another 7, or a pair of 4s on another pair of 4s, the next player is skipped. You can't skip with the best card (2 or 3 in case of revolution and jokers).
*'''Skip''' - When a player plays the same number of cards of the same rank as the previous player, that skips the next person who would have played.
For example, playing a 7 on top of another 7, or a pair of 4s on another pair of 4s, the next player is skipped.
You can't skip with the best card (2 or 3 in case of revolution and jokers).


== Points ==
== Points ==


Each player starts with a credit of 50 points.  
Each player starts with a credit of 50 points.


*The ''President'' scores 5 points.
*The ''President'' scores 5 points.
*The ''Prime-Minister'' scores 0 point.
*The ''Prime-Minister'' scores 0 points.
*The ''Citizen'' loses 5 points.
*The ''Citizen'' loses 5 points.
*The ''Peasant'' loses 10 points.
*The ''Peasant'' loses 10 points.
*The ''Beggar'' loses 15 points.
*The ''Beggar'' loses 15 points.


Game ends when a player reaches 0 point or less.
Game ends when a player reaches 0 point or less.

Revision as of 16:00, 20 January 2022

Objective

The goal of President is to be the first to get rid off all of the cards in your hand.

Playing the game

Number of players : 4-8

President is played with a standard 52-card deck and 2 Jokers. Following this hierarchy (highest value to lowest) : Joker,2,A,K,Q,J,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3.

Cards are dealt one at a time clockwise until all cards have been dealt. Some players may have more cards than others.

A player can play a single card or a set of cards of equal rank :

  • Double – a pair of cards of the same value (ex. 2 Kings).
  • Triple – three cards of the same value (ex. 3 fours).
  • Quadruple – four cards of the same value (ex. 4 sevens).

The first player of the round sets how many cards should be played for the entire pile.

  • Player 1 : plays 1 five, then all others players must play one card until this pile is over.
  • Player 1 : plays 2 nines, then all others players must play two cards until this pile is over.

The next player must play the same number of cards as the previous player. To play, the next player must play a higher rank card (or a higher rank group of cards for double, triple or quadruple).
Or pass if they can not play. Or pass even if they can, therefore will not be able to play any more during this pile.

  • A Joker is a "trump" card and wins any hand no matter the size of the set (ex: 1 Joker beats four 2's)

If a player played their last card, and no other player can play (or pass even if they can play), the next player available clockwise will start next pile.

End of the game

The game will continue until there is a single player left with at least a card in their hand.

The roles in the next round are:

  • President: The first player to get rid off all of their cards
  • Prime-Minister: The second player to get rid off all of their cards
  • Peasant: The second to last player to get rid off all of their cards
  • Beggar: The last player to get rid off all of their cards
  • Citizen(s): Any other players, they are considered neutral

Before next round starts :

  • The Beggar must give their two highest cards to the President. And the President must give back 2 cards of their choice to the Beggar.
  • The Peasant must give their highest card to the Prime-Minister. And the Prime-Minister must give back 1 card of their choice to the Peasant.
  • Any Citizen(s) do not exchange cards.

The Beggar will be the first player to start the next round.

Revolution

When a player plays four cards of the same rank, the hierarchy of all the cards is reversed.

For example, if 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,J,Q,K,A,2 is the typical order of power (from left to right), after the revolution the order of power 2,A,K,Q,J,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3.

If another revolution is played, the order would switch back to normal.

Optional rules

  • Skip - When a player plays the same number of cards of the same rank as the previous player, that skips the next person who would have played.

For example, playing a 7 on top of another 7, or a pair of 4s on another pair of 4s, the next player is skipped. You can't skip with the best card (2 or 3 in case of revolution and jokers).

Points

Each player starts with a credit of 50 points.

  • The President scores 5 points.
  • The Prime-Minister scores 0 points.
  • The Citizen loses 5 points.
  • The Peasant loses 10 points.
  • The Beggar loses 15 points.

Game ends when a player reaches 0 point or less.