basically, there are eight types of cards, all numbered, and the object of the game is to get everyone eliminated(by playing cards like 1 or 3) or having the highest card when the draw pile is depleted. (by holding the 8 )
Card list:
1 guard
Player may choose another player and name a card other than the Guard. If the chosen player's hand contains the same card as named, that player is eliminated from the round.
2 priest
Player may choose another player and name a card other than the Guard. If the chosen player's hand contains the same card as named, that player is eliminated from the round.
3 baron
Player may choose another player and privately compare hands. The player with the lower-value card is eliminated from the round.
4 handmaid
Player cannot be affected by any other player's cards until their next turn.
5 prince
Player may choose any player (including themselves) to discard their hand and draw a new one.
6 king
Player may trade hands with another player.
7 countess
Does nothing when played, but if the player has this card and either the King or the Prince in their hand, this card must be played immediately.
8 princess
If the player plays or discards this card for any reason, they are eliminated from the round