Instructions
Set up
Deal 3 cards face-down to each player (do not look at them)
Deal 3 cards face-up on top of each players face-down cards
Deal 3 cards into each player’s hand
Before the game begins, players can swap any of their face-up cards with cards from their hand
How to play
The player with the lowest card in hand goes first by playing it into the middle
Turns go clockwise
On your turn, you must play:
A card that is equal to or higher than the top card in the pile, or a magic card
You may play multiple cards of the same value at once
If you cannot play you must pick up all the cards in the pile
If 4 cards of the same value are played in a row (by any players), the pile is automatically burned
Keep 3 cards in your hands at all times, drawing from the remaining cards in the deck until it runs out
Once the draw pile is gone and your hand is empty, start playing your face-up cards. You may play these in whatever order
After these are gone, play your face-down cards (without looking), you must play what you flip over
If you can’t play it pick up the pile
The winner is the first player to get rid of all their cards, including hand, face-up and face-down cards.
Magic Cards
Magic cards can be played on any card, except for a 5, which must be played on by a 5 or lower
5 or lower card
The next player must play below, only lasting for one players turn.
Burn
Burns (removes) all the cards in the pile. You get another turn.
Kameno
Choose a player to pick up the pile. Discard after you play. You get another turn.
Chill
Back to 0. The next player can play any card.
Magic
This card is invisible. The card underneath determines what must be played next
FAQ’s
Who plays after someone picks up?
The person after the person who picks up. Picking up counts as a go.
Who plays after the cards are burnt?
After a BURN, KAMENO, or the 4th consecutive card, the person who played the card gets to go again.
If you can play, do you have to?
YES!
When can you play the face up cards?
When you have gotten rid of all the cards in the pick up pile AND your hand cards.
Can you counteract a KAMENO with a KAMENO?
NO!
What cards do you want to have as your face up cards when you swap at the beginning?
Your best cards: highest and magic cards (this gives you the best chance to be able to play and not be caught out.)
If in doubt, read the instructions
Kameno and Mental Health
In a world where mental health and, in our case mens’ mental health is increasingly apparent, there is a difficulty for men to look each other in the eyes and open up about their wellbeing. However, it is increasingly being found that men open up more when doing a shared activity - this is known as action-oriented communication. We have found this. Whether it is between us 3, groups of friends or even random people, Kameno, and the shared experience one gets when playing a competitive game like this, not only acts as an icebreaker between people but also as a positive power to start conversations that may need to happen. It is a means for people to connect. Our goal is to share and transcend these truths to a wider reach through a game that people will always be able to enjoy.
