Rushi
Rushi Rulebook
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Rules
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Each player starts with:
- 3 Single Arrow Cards
- 2 Side Arrow Cards
- 2 Corner Arrow Cards
Objective
The objective of the game is to be the first player to place all 6 of their cards into their opponent's Home Squares (the first and last rows on the board, marked with a dot).
Home Squares
Setup: Each player places the following cards on their Home Squares in the following order, from left to right:
- 1 Single Arrow Card (facing forward)
- 1 Corner Arrow Card
- 2 Side Arrow Cards
- 1 Corner Arrow Card
- 1 Single Arrow Card (facing forward)
Players keep the remaining Single Arrow Card in their hand.
Gameplay
Players take turns placing the card in their hand on the board. Players can only place their card on a square that one of their other cards is pointing to (see Diagram). Players cannot place their card on top of another card. When a player places their card on a square, they must pick up the card that was pointing to that square.
Your next card can go in the blue boxes. If two cards were pointing to that square, players may pick up either card, but not both.
You can pick up either card in this situation.
Swap Rule
Instead of placing their card on an open square, players may swap the card in their hand with any one of their cards on the board. This ends the player's turn. You cannot swap cards two turns in a row.
Additional Rules
The person with the Blue cards goes first.
After the initial setup, Single Arrow Cards can be placed on the board pointing in any direction. If you can't make a legal move, you lose your turn.
Once you place a card on one of your opponent's Home Squares, flip that card over. That card is locked in place and cannot be used for the rest of the game. Now you're ready to play!!
FAQ
1. Do you have to show the current card in your hand to your opponent?
Yes, all titles must be visible to all players at all times.
2. Can I place the single arrow card from your hand in any direction?
Yes! You do not need to place the single arrow pointing forward.
3. Can't I force a draw 100% of the time by leaving a piece in my back row?
Each player must move all of their tiles out of their home squares within the first 100 turns in the game.