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Count held Kings
Baron gives ×1.5 Mult for each King held in hand. Kings played in the scoring hand are excluded.
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Baron and Mime: how many held triggers?
Keep Kings in hand, then check the extra repeats before choosing a play.
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YOUR NEXT DECISION
Should you play or hold a King?
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Apply Mime repeats
Mime repeats held-card effects, including Baron and Steel. Red Seals on held cards can add another trigger.
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Try the smaller play
Play a weaker scoring card while holding Kings, then compare against playing a King for base Chips.
Count Kings after choosing the play
Each held King triggers Baron for ×1.5 Mult. Mime repeats held-card effects, so one King with Baron and Mime gives two ×1.5 triggers, or ×2.25 before other changes.
Example: play an Ace, hold a King
The Ace can score while the King stays held and triggers Baron twice. Playing the King for its Chips removes those held triggers; compare both plays before choosing.
Frequently asked questions
Do played Kings count for Baron?
No. Baron checks Kings left in hand after the played cards leave it.