Fifty

Will you uncover the island’s true purpose as well as your own dark past?

You are one of the 50 strangers stranded on a mysterious island. None of you remember how you got here or even your names, so you use the names on the dog tags you all have on your necks – the names of the fifty states. Will you survive and uncover the island’s secrets or perish to its many dangers?

Fifty is a 56,000-word interactive thriller novel by Rustem Khafizov. It is entirely text-based, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

• Play as male, female, or non-binary.

• Will you save others from certain death or let them die to ensure your own survival?

• No character is immune to death. Will they live? Will they die? It’s up to you!

• Romance one of the five other survivors. Will you date a convict from Florida or a foul-mouthed Jerseyite?

• Will you uncover the island’s true purpose as well as your own dark past?

• Will you find the saboteur among you?

• Ten unique endings, as well as a secret one.

• Will you stay hopeful or fall into despair?

• Will you uncover the island’s true purpose as well as your own dark past or perish to the island’s countless death traps?

• Will you become the sole survivor?

Who lives? Who dies? You decide!

Fifty is an engaging card game that challenges players to deduce the hidden identities of their opponents' cards while strategically concealing their own. With a simple set of rules and a thrilling blend of deduction and deception, Fifty offers a captivating experience for players of all skill levels.

Objective:

The goal of Fifty is to be the first player to correctly guess the identity of all five cards held by an opponent.

Setup:

* Each player receives five cards from a standard deck of 52 playing cards.

* The remaining cards form a draw pile in the center of the table.

* One player is designated as the "dealer" who will begin the game.

Gameplay:

* On their turn, a player draws a card from the draw pile.

* The player then secretly exchanges one of their cards with the drawn card.

* The player places the discarded card face up on the discard pile.

* The player then asks an opponent a question about the identity of one of their cards.

* The opponent must answer the question truthfully.

Questions:

Questions can be asked in various forms, such as:

* "Do you have any hearts?"

* "Is your highest card a red card?"

* "Do you have more than two spades?"

Deduction:

Players must carefully analyze the questions and answers to deduce the identities of their opponents' cards. They can use logical reasoning and deduction skills to eliminate possibilities and narrow down the options.

Deception:

Players can also use deception to mislead their opponents. They can bluff about the identities of their cards or ask questions that are designed to confuse their opponents.

Winning:

The first player to correctly guess the identity of all five cards held by an opponent wins the game.

Variations:

* No Peeking: Players are not allowed to look at their own cards during the game.

* Double Draw: Players draw two cards on their turn instead of one.

* Wild Cards: Joker cards can be used to represent any card.

Tips:

* Pay attention to the questions and answers of other players.

* Use logical reasoning to eliminate possibilities.

* Be strategic in your own questions and answers.

* Don't be afraid to bluff, but do so wisely.

* Keep track of the cards that have been played and discarded.