Quickstart Guide

Intimidated? This guide will tell you the tried-and-tested way to learn Chez.

How?

Take it slow

Most that have learned chez have been introduced to it in stages; learning it all in one go is rarely successful. Being fully familiar with every rule in play before you add more is the best way to avoid frustration and "wait, that's a rule?" moments.

Learn from a teacher

If you happen to know someone who already knows Chez, get them to teach you! They'll be able to explain their moves and you'll learn a lot faster.

Getting started

Ok! So, the simplest place to start is to have a read through the Basics of Play. Don't worry about remembering everything, though! There are refresher pages for general play, and more.

For beginners

If, like almost anyone who has tried to learn Chez, you're struggling to remember everything you know, the best move is to give it a try! Try playing using simplest form of the recommended basics without reading the other rules just yet--but, as you play, keep in mind that you are able to play a revolution if you have a 2, 3, 4, and 5, and look up those rules if or when they become relevant.

For the comfortable

Read through the revolution rules and the two red sixes, then start playing with the slightly harder recommended basics with two red sixes. Still too easy? Add in doubles, triples, and quadruples.

For the bold and the more experienced

If you hate reading rules, the briefest documents are the summaries. Have a read through general play, and keep the other summaries up as you start playing! If something comes up that needs clarifying (and many things will), you may need to pause and look this up.

Once you know it all

Once you're comfortable with everything, ditch the tables. Try to play just on memory alone. If you can do that, congrats!! Hope you enjoy.