Power Cards in The Game of Education

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Effect: Remove a player from voting for the current round. They must give you 1 coin (if they have any remaining). 

When to Use: Use this card to eliminate a key player’s influence in a critical round.

Effect: Silence a player for the next 5 minutes. They must pay you 1 coin to talk again or remain silent for an additional 2 minutes. 

When to Use: Play this card to dominate discussions or block disruptive players.

Effect: Wait to reveal your vote until after all others have revealed theirs. You can choose to double the impact of your vote for that round. 

When to Use: Use this card in rounds where your vote can shift the balance significantly.

Effect: Step away from the group and have a private, 30-second discussion with any player. Afterward, gain the ability to secretly give or take up to 3 coins from them. 

When to Use: Play this card to form alliances or disrupt an opponent’s strategy.

Effect: Reveal the Agenda Card of two players. Share the information with the group or keep it to yourself. 

When to Use: Use this card to uncover hidden motives and disrupt secret strategies.

Effect: Allow any player to start with -2 points prior to completing the Scorecard. 

When to Use: Play this card early to weaken a strong competitor.

Effect: Nullify the group’s decision and enforce your decision as the final outcome. 

When to Use: Use this card in scenarios where the group’s decision conflicts with your agenda.

Effect: Cast two votes in the same round. If they both align with the majority, you gain 2 additional points. 

When to Use: Play this card to ensure cooperation or dominance in critical voting rounds.

Effect: Switch roles with any other player, but gain 2 additional coins upon swapping. The other player loses 1 coin. 

When to Use: Use this card to gain resources or a more advantageous role.

Effect: Take up to 3 coins from one player or 2 coins from two players. You must redistribute at least 2 coins to another player(s). 

When to Use: Play this card to balance resources or weaken strong competitors.

Effect: Force two players to reveal their votes immediately before others cast theirs. Provide them with 10 seconds to decide. 

When to Use: Use this card to expose alliances and influence the group dynamic.

Effect: Add 3 points to your total score. 

When to Use: Play this card late in the game when you need a final push for victory.

Effect: Swap two players’ Role Cards and Agenda Cards (excluding your own). Neither player may reveal their new Agenda Card until the next round ends. 

When to Use: Play this card to create chaos or disrupt alliances during critical rounds.