Although you must have a red card to win, it could be a too cold, a too hot or a just right card. Improves aeration and mixing. Gold represents beneficial ingredients and activities. There are ten gold cards. Pet waste can carry worms, bury under a tree or trash 'em.
Oranges are either bad ingredients or pests drawn to the pile by poor composting practices.
Because they don't fit in the compost hand they are usually discarded early in the game. They can also provide frustration when drawn later in the game as the players search for those last necessary cards. Passing the cards at the first of the game serves to distribute oranges around the table and even out the hands somewhat. This game has been magic with every group that has played it. These students are a special group from Winfield, Kansas.