ace-of-change-game-rules

Ace of Change game rules and setup

Everything you need to get started

Game setup

Shuffle the deck and deal 5-7 cards to each player, depending on the total number of players.

The remaining cards form the draw pile. Place them face-down on the table.

Place one card from the draw pile face-up to start the discard pile.

Starting play

Gameplay moves clockwise, starting with the dealer.

On your turn, discard a card that matches the theme or color of the top card in the discard pile. Or you can play a Wild Card or a Sweepstakes card if you have one!

If you don’t have a suitable card, pick the top card from the draw pile.

If the card you just picked matches the theme or color, you may immediately discard it to the top of the draw pile. If not, keep the card, and your turn ends.

The goal of Ace of Change is to be the first player to discard all of your cards.

Theme Cards

There are four themes: Agility (blue), Flexibility (yellow), Curiosity (green), and Resilience (purple).

When you play a Theme Card, read the prompt on the card aloud and answer it. The group may discuss the prompt together if they choose.

When you play a 'Discuss...' card, the group engages in a discussion or debate based on the prompt. 'Fun Zone!' cards have fun activities for the group to do together.

'Discuss...' and 'Fun Zone!' cards are not numbered, but they can be matched and played based on color.

Action Cards

Wild Card: Wild Card: Follow the prompt on the card. These cards are also used to change the color of the current round. Reverse It!: Changes the direction of play (from clockwise to counter clockwise or vice versa). Swap It!: You can swap your entire hand with any player of your choice.

Skip a Turn: The next player in sequence misses their turn.

Pass Right/Left: Every player passes their entire hand to the player on their right or le , depending on the card played.

Reverse It!: Changes the direction of play (from clockwise to counterclockwise or vice versa).

Swap It!: You can swap your entire hand with any player of your choice.