HOW TO PLAY
CHAO RECRUIT!
HOW TO PLAY
CHAO RECRUIT!
HOW TO WIN
OBJECTIVE
The objective of the game is to become the first player to obtain 3 FULL SETS of XP.
FULL SET
A full set is any combination of XP or KENA cards that total to a value of 5 or more XP.
XP cards have a value range of 1 to 4 XP, while KENA cards have a value range of -3 to -5 XP. Any combination that totals to 5 or MORE XP is a FULL SET.
SET UP
CONTENTS OF GAME
In a default deck, you should have the following:
59 ACTION CARDS
7 11Bs (IDENTITY CARDS)
11 KENA CARDS
33 XP CARDS
1 RULE BOOK
SETTING UP
- Separate the 11Bs (Identity Cards) from the deck.
- With the rest of the deck, shuffle the cards and place them in the center face down - this will be your DRAW PILE.
- Deal 5 cards at random from the top of the DRAW PILE to each player. Each player should start the game with 5 shuffled cards in their hand.
- Each player selects an Identity Card at random, with the cards facing down, so no picking your characters!
ON YOUR TURN
AT THE START OF YOUR TURN
Draw 2 new cards from the DRAW PILE.
Each player can play up to 3 actions per turn.
ACTIONS
An action can be:
- Playing an ACTION CARD into the DISCARD PILE.
- Using your SPECIAL ABILITY (which can only be used ONCE per round!)
- Placing an XP card in your XP ZONE.
- Placing a KENA card in another player’s XP ZONE.
- Moving an XP/KENA card across different sets in your XP ZONE.
ENDING YOUR TURN
You may end your turn any time after drawing two cards at the start, or when you have used up all your actions.
At the end of your turn, you cannot have more than 7 cards in your hand. Discard any excess cards into the DISCARD PILE.
HOW TO WIN
ZONES
There are 4 different zones where players are permitted to place cards.
XP ZONE:
A player can place either XP or KENA cards in these zones face up in front of them.
DRAW PILE:
A player can draw action cards from the DRAW PILE.
DISCARD PILE:
Players can play any action cards into the DISCARD PILE. If applicable, they can discard cards into the same pile as well.
EFFECT ZONE:
A player can play EFFECT cards (MAN DOWN! MAN DOWN!, Take MC or Home Visit) on these zones on any player. Once the round is over, the effect is no longer in place, and has to be discarded into the DISCARD PILE.
HOW TO WIN
OBJECTIVE
The objective of the game is to become the first player to obtain 3 FULL SETS of XP.
FULL SET
A full set is any combination of XP or KENA cards that total to a value of 5 or more XP.
XP cards have a value range of 1 to 4 XP, while KENA cards have a value range of -3 to -5 XP. Any combination that totals to 5 or MORE XP is a FULL SET.
SET UP
CONTENTS OF GAME
In a default deck, you should have the following:
59 ACTION CARDS
7 11Bs (IDENTITY CARDS)
11 KENA CARDS
33 XP CARDS
1 RULE BOOK
SETTING UP
- Separate the 11Bs (Identity Cards) from the deck.
- With the rest of the deck, shuffle the cards and place them in the center face down - this will be your DRAW PILE.
- Deal 5 cards at random from the top of the DRAW PILE to each player. Each player should start the game with 5 shuffled cards in their hand.
- Each player selects an Identity Card at random, with the cards facing down, so no picking your characters!
ON YOUR TURN
AT THE START OF YOUR TURN
Draw 2 new cards from the DRAW PILE.
Each player can play up to 3 actions per turn.
ACTIONS
An action can be:
- Playing an ACTION CARD into the DISCARD PILE.
- Using your SPECIAL ABILITY (which can only be used ONCE per round!)
- Placing an XP card in your XP ZONE.
- Placing a KENA card in another player’s XP ZONE.
- Moving an XP/KENA card across different sets in your XP ZONE.
ENDING YOUR TURN
You may end your turn any time after drawing two cards at the start, or when you have used up all your actions.
At the end of your turn, you cannot have more than 7 cards in your hand. Discard any excess cards into the DISCARD PILE.
HOW TO WIN
ZONES
There are 4 different zones where players are permitted to place cards.
XP ZONE:
A player can place either XP or KENA cards in these zones face up in front of them.
DRAW PILE:
A player can draw action cards from the DRAW PILE.
DISCARD PILE:
Players can play any action cards into the DISCARD PILE. If applicable, they can discard cards into the same pile as well.
EFFECT ZONE:
A player can play EFFECT cards (MAN DOWN! MAN DOWN!, Take MC or Home Visit) on these zones on any player. Once the round is over, the effect is no longer in place, and has to be discarded into the DISCARD PILE.
IMPORTANT RULES!
- Each player is only allowed to create a maximum of 3 XP SETS in their XP ZONE.
- Each set can only have a maximum of ONE KENA CARD in it at a time. You cannot KENA a set that has already been KENA’D.
- EFFECT cards stop being effective at the end of each round. When the round ends, discard the card into the discard pile.
- INTERRUPT-type cards are the only cards that DO NOT COST AN ACTION when used.
- “CANCEL LAST” and “SIAM DUTY” are used in response to an attacker’s action against you.
- “IA IA IA!!!” can be played at any time during gameplay.
- If you run out of cards in your hand, on your next turn, draw 3 cards instead of 2 cards.
- Start playing in a clockwise direction until someone completes 3 FULL SETS of XP!
IMPORTANT RULES!
- Each player is only allowed to create a maximum of 3 XP SETS in their XP ZONE.
- Each set can only have a maximum of ONE KENA CARD in it at a time. You cannot KENA a set that has already been KENA’D.
- EFFECT cards stop being effective at the end of each round. When the round ends, discard the card into the discard pile.
- INTERRUPT-type cards are the only cards that DO NOT COST AN ACTION when used.
- “CANCEL LAST” and “SIAM DUTY” are used in response to an attacker’s action against you.
- “IA IA IA!!!” can be played at any time during gameplay.
- If you run out of cards in your hand, on your next turn, draw 3 cards instead of 2 cards.
- Start playing in a clockwise direction until someone completes 3 FULL SETS of XP!
FAQ
A lot of players ask these kind of questions one so we gotchu
Each player can only create a maximum of 3 different sets in their XP zone.
Each set can only have one KENA card in it at most. You cannot KENA a set that is already KENA'd.
“Take MC”, when played, lasts until the start of your next turn. When your next turn starts, discard it.
“Interrupt”-type action cards do not cost an action to use.
- “Cancel Last” and “Siam Duty” are played in response to another player's action against you.
- “IA IA IA!!” can be played at any time during gameplay.
If you run out of cards in your hand, on your next turn, on your next turn, draw 3 cards instead of 2 cards.
An empty set is a XP zone where there are no XP cards and no KENA cards.
CHAO RECRUIT! is created by The NSXperience LLP, a company founded by ex-recruits in 2020. We aim to distill the experiences of national service into a bonding, educational and fun card game for everyone to enjoy.
CHAO RECRUIT! is suitable for ages 8 and above, and can be played with a maximum of 5 players.
CHAO RECRUIT! is currently retailing islandwide at selected physical locations as well as on Lazada and Shopee. Please view our SHOP page for more details.
CHAO RECRUIT! has been 200% funded on Kickstarter as of July 2021! We are now retailing islandwide at selected physical locations as well as on Lazada and Shopee. We couldn’t have done it without the support of everyone :)
We do accept returns and exchanges according to our return and refund policy.
FAQ
A lot of players ask these kind of questions one so we gotchu
Each player can only create a maximum of 3 different sets in their XP zone.
Each set can only have one KENA card in it at most. You cannot KENA a set that is already KENA'd.
“Take MC”, when played, lasts until the start of your next turn. When your next turn starts, discard it.
“Interrupt”-type action cards do not cost an action to use.
- “Cancel Last” and “Siam Duty” are played in response to another player's action against you.
- “IA IA IA!!” can be played at any time during gameplay.
If you run out of cards in your hand, on your next turn, on your next turn, draw 3 cards instead of 2 cards.
An empty set is a XP zone where there are no XP cards and no KENA cards.
CHAO RECRUIT! is created by The NSXperience LLP, a company founded by ex-recruits in 2020. We aim to distill the experiences of national service into a bonding, educational and fun card game for everyone to enjoy.
CHAO RECRUIT! is suitable for ages 8 and above, and can be played with a maximum of 5 players.
CHAO RECRUIT! is currently retailing islandwide at selected physical locations as well as on Lazada and Shopee. Please view our SHOP page for more details.
CHAO RECRUIT! has been 200% funded on Kickstarter as of July 2021! We are now retailing islandwide at selected physical locations as well as on Lazada and Shopee. We couldn’t have done it without the support of everyone :)
We do accept returns and exchanges according to our return and refund policy.
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ARMY LINGO DICTIONARY!!!
You (maybe): Bro when I play this game I cannot understand what talking you.
Us: Actually right, we got this army lingo dictionary that you can download from our website, then you can show off how much you know about army when you play this game. Also, it makes the game more inclusive lah, cos everyone can play and understand the terminology used in the cards, you know what I mean?
You: Wah sia that’s cool.
Us: Ya very easy one just download or print out can already.
You: Nice.
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