Certain game effects—we call them Things That Suck—can result in a player being required to lose turns, a state that we refer to as being “out of play.” Players in this state are effectively considered “inactive.” Being out of play prohibits you from taking your turn as normal, so you may not Move, collect Income, Challenge other players to Combat, or mail Mailable items. In most cases, it also prevents you from using your Possessions or Holdable cards you may have. Depending on your Group, it may also prohibit you from using your Special Ability. Your Group Information Sheet will specify whether or not this is true.

 

In addition, when you are out of play, you are not considered to be a “player” or an “opponent” by any game effect that targets, say, “all players,” “all opponents,” “a player of your choice,” or “the player to your left (or right).”

 

And finally, some good news: if you are out of play, you may not be Instigated (see “Hurting Other People” below).

 

When out of play, flip your pin upside- down to indicate that you are out of play.

 

All other particular specifics about being out of play are covered in the section on “Things That Suck” beginning on page 19.