Rules
Rules for playing Nationary®
Nationary® Classic Rules
Objective
Collect at least one card from each category.
Preparing
Shuffle the cards and place in six category piles, with country names facing down.
Random player goes first, taking turns in a clockwise direction.
Playing
Player throws both dice and nominates one category.
Player must guess the country, then flip the card for all to see.
If correct, player keeps card, places the country name facing up.
If incorrect, return card to top of pile, with country name facing down.
Conclusion
First player to collect at least one card from each category wins!
Nationary® Order Rules
Objective
Players attempt to build their own sequence of countries based on category facts.
Whether by size, date of sovereignty, co-ordinates, height, population or time zone.
Preparing
Shuffle the nominated category (like maps) and create a draw pile, with country names facing up.
Each player draws a card and places it face-up in front of them to start their sequence.
Playing
A random player goes first, taking turns in a clockwise direction.
The player nominates to either ‘draw’ a new card or ‘check’ their existing cards.
If drawing, player tries to place the new card accurately in their own sequence.
When playing with maps for example, smaller countries to the left and larger to the right.
If checking, player turns over all the cards in their sequence to check the order of facts.
If order is correct, bank cards in personal pile. If incorrect, discard in common pile.
Conclusion
The winner is the player with the most banked cards!
Nationary® Shared Order Rules
Objective
Two players or two teams attempt to build a shared sequence of countries based on category facts.
Whether by size, date of sovereignty, co-ordinates, height, population or time zone.
Preparing
Shuffle the nominated category (like maps) and create a draw pile, with the country names facing up.
First Phase
Players take turns by drawing a card from the pile and then try to place in correct order in a shared line.
When playing with maps for example, smaller countries to the left and larger to the right.
Before their turn, a player may challenge by flipping the last card placed and then one adjacent card.
If the order is correct, the other player takes the cards. If the order is wrong, the challenger takes the cards.
Cards taken by players are kept with the country name facing up.
The phase ends when the draw pile is empty and there is a line of unchallenged cards.
Second Phase
To prepare for the second, phase, flip the left-most card in the line.
Players take turns by moving the next unchallenged card beside any flipped card.
Once moved, the player then flips the card. If the order is correct, play continues.
If the order is wrong, the other player takes ALL the flipped cards except the rightmost one.
The phase ends when all cards are taken.
Conclusion
The winner is the player with the most cards!
Supporting Facts
Flags are illustrated, with date of sovereignty.
Maps are illustrated, with area in square kilometres.
Capitals are named, with latitude and longitude.
Peaks are named, with height in metres.
People are in millions, with average lifespan.
Codes are ISO standard, with universal time zone.
House Rules
Overview
Nationary® is a geography based reference library.
The cards are designed to be used as a basis for many ways of playing.
Remember that learning and sharing laughter are enduring qualities.
Classic House Rule Examples
Experienced players may be handicapped by using one, instead of two dice.
Novice players may have the option of guessing both dice, instead of one.
A quicker game is where all players can or must guess both dice.
For a strictly competitive game, incorrect guesses go to the bottom of the pile.
Philosophy & Appreciation
Philosophy
Nationary® is a game for those who love knowledge.
For those who learn and laugh together.
For those who value joy and creating lasting memories.
Appreciation
We trust you enjoy playing and sharing Nationary® amongst family & friends.