Instructions Anno Domini

Objective of the Game

The goal of Anno Domini is to place all of your hand cards in a correctly chronological sequence before your opponents do. The game ends when a player has no more cards left in hand, and the correctness of the placed sequence may be challenged.

Game Materials

• A deck of Anno Domini cards with various historical events and their years, usually with the years hidden on the card's back.

Setup

1. Shuffle the deck and deal seven cards to each player, kept face down.
2. Place the remaining cards as the draw pile.
3. Decide on the starting direction of play (clockwise or counter-clockwise) and choose the starting player.

Gameplay

1. The round begins with the starting player placing one of their cards face up on the table, starting the chronology.
2. Following clockwise, players place one of their cards either before or after the cards already in the sequence, adding to the growing timeline.
3. Each player has the opportunity to challenge the sequence's correctness as they lay down their card.
5. Challenge: If a player doubts the sequence, the cards are turned over to compare the years.
6. In the event of an error in the chronology, the player who last laid a card draws two penalty cards from the draw pile. If the sequence is correct, the player who doubted draws two penalty cards.
7. The game proceeds onward. The next player takes their turn.

End of the Game

• The game ends when a player has no more cards in hand, and the accuracy of the table sequence stands for verification.
• The winner is the player who first lays all their cards and the correctness of the sequence is confirmed.

Tips and Strategies

• Bluffing: Sometimes it is wise to place cards without being entirely sure of their place in the chronology and hope no other player challenges this.
• Cautious Challenging: Consider carefully when to challenge the sequence, as this can lead to more cards in your hand if incorrect.
• Memory and Knowledge: It's beneficial to remember rough dates for general eras or famous events. This can aid in placing cards more accurately in future games.