How does the trump card work?

A "trump card" generally refers to a card in a game that outranks all others in certain situations, allowing the player to win a trick or a round. The term "trump card" is often used metaphorically to describe a decisive or advantageous factor or resource used to gain an edge in a situation.

In the context of card games like "Trumped Up Cards," Reid Hoffman explains that the game uses a mechanic similar to popular games such as "Apples to Apples" or "Cards Against Humanity." These games involve players submitting cards to achieve humorous or thematic outcomes, often highlighting certain traits or absurdities. For example, "Trumped Up Cards" was created to poke fun at the perceived absurdities regarding Donald Trump's character and career, emphasizing traits like his branding skills and controversial claims about his business acumen and political career 1 .