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How does the Commissar chip work: when is the first card placed, do I draw a replacement, and in what order do I play?

Several players explain the cycle consistently.

  • Great Dane · Community · 2009-07-15
  • wargamer55 · Community · 2015-01-11
  • dave65tdh · Community · 2015-01-11
  • hpgeek · Community · 2014-10-19
  • ColtsFan76 · Community · 2009-05-03
  • mango_chutney · Community · 2009-05-03disagrees

The Russian player puts a card under the chip during setup, before play begins, even if the Russians move first; that leaves four usable cards in a five-card hand. Each turn: play the card from under the chip, choose a new card for under the chip, play your turn, then draw a replacement at the end so the hand is refilled to five. You may look at the face-down card under the chip at any time.

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