Eleusis

The classical card game Eleusis redesigned to be cooperative, no more frustration.

One player, the "God", secretly decides a card-playing rule. Other players must deduce this rule through testing or questioning. Recommended for 2-5 players.

Gameplay

Use a standard deck of cards without jokers.
Players take turns drawing two cards and choosing one of two actions:

1. Testing the Rule:

• Hand both cards to the God.
• The God reveals whether one of them follows the rule.
• If accepted, place it below the last accepted card.
• The other card is discarded.

2. Asking a Question or Guessing the Rule:

• Discard both cards.
• Either make a guess or ask the God a question.
• The God may only answer "Yes" or "No".

If the deck runs out before the rule is guessed, everyone loses.
If players successfully deduce the rule, everyone wins.

• Default Settings: A-K represent 1-13. Only red/black matters (not suits). Rejected or discarded cards are not considered in rule validation.
• Initial Rule Conditions: If a rule involves a comparison (e.g., "each card must be larger than the previous one"), then the first card is always accepted.