Maximum Hand Size

Page 31, Column 1, Paragraph(s) 14, Core Rule Book
Maximum Hand Size: The maximum number of cards a player can have in his hand during his discard phase.

A player's maximum hand size (hand size for short) is the highest number of cards s/he is allowed to have in hand at the end of his/her turn. The default hand size is five, but this can be changed during the course of a game.

If the Runner has a negative maximum hand size at his/her Discard Phase, s/he flatlines.

Page 14, Column 2, Paragraph(s) 2, Core Rule Book
The Corporation begins the game with a maximum hand size of five cards, but card effects can increase or decrease this limit.

Page 15, Column 2, Paragraph(s) 13, Core Rule Book
The Runner begins the game with a maximum hand size of five cards, but card effects can increase or decrease this limit.

See Also

• Relaed: Headquarters, Grip, Discard Phase, Discard