President (Scum)
Get rid of your cards first and you’re President – be left holding them and you’re Scum, and you drink.
Also known as: Scum · Asshole · Kings and Scum
How to play
Deal out all the cards. Ranks go from 2 (low) to ace; the 2 works as a joker and beats any combination.
The first player leads one card or several of the same rank (e.g. two sevens). Going round, you must play the same number of cards of a higher rank or pass. When everyone passes, the last player clears the pile and leads again.
The first player out becomes President, the second Vice President. The last player holding cards is Scum.
Drinking rules
- Scum drinks after every round.
- The President may set a drinking rule for the next round.
- At the start of the next round, Scum gives their best card to the President and gets the President’s worst.
Agree on drinks and amounts before you start. The game works just as well without alcohol.
What you need for President (Scum)
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1× Deck of cards
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President (Scum): FAQ
How many players do you need for President (Scum)?
President (Scum) is played with 4–8 players.
What do you need for President (Scum)?
For President (Scum) you need: Deck of cards, plus drinks of your choice.
How hard are the rules of President (Scum)?
Rule difficulty: Medium. The instructions above are all you need to start.
Can you play President (Scum) without alcohol?
Yes. President (Scum) works just as well with water, soft drinks or alcohol-free beer. Agree on drinks and amounts before you start.