What happens if I can't play any card on my turn?

If you can't play a card that matches or beats the current rank on the pile, you must pass your turn and take a drink as a penalty.

Can the Asshole ever overrule the President?

No, the Asshole must follow every rule the President sets and serve drinks to higher ranks. However, they can redeem themselves by winning the next round and climbing the ranks.

What does it mean to 'clear the pile'?

When someone plays a 2, the entire pile of face-up cards is removed from the game, and that player starts a new pile with any card from their hand.

What happens if two players finish at the same time?

If two players run out of cards simultaneously, their ranks are decided by a quick high-card draw from the deck, with the higher card taking the better position.

Asshole - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Asshole is a drinking game in the Card Games category for 4-10 players that takes about 30-60 min with a medium difficulty level.

Rank-based card game with drinking penalties

Equipment Needed

Standard deck of cards
Drinks

Setup

Grab a standard deck of 52 cards and shuffle them thoroughly. Deal the entire deck evenly to all players, keeping any extra cards aside if the count doesn't divide perfectly. Everyone should have their drinks within arm's reach, as the hierarchy-driven penalties make this game a steady flow of sips, chugs, and refills.

How to Play Asshole

Deal entire deck evenly
First out = President, last = Asshole
Ranks persist between rounds
Lower ranks serve higher ranks drinks
President makes rules
2s clear the pile
Must play equal or higher
Social hierarchy rules supreme

Tips & Strategies

If you're the President, set a rule early that gives you control,like requiring the Asshole to call you 'Your Majesty' for every action. As the Asshole, try to get rid of your lowest cards first during your turn so you're not stuck with them later. Pay attention to who plays 2s; those cards clear the pile and can disrupt a high stack strategy. Remember that playing doubles or triples can help you quickly offload cards and take control of the game tempo.

Variations

Revolution Rules: If someone plays four of a kind, the rank hierarchy flips for the rest of the round: President becomes Asshole, Vice President drops in status, and so on.. Waterfall Start: At the beginning of each round, all players take one big simultaneous drink in a waterfall order based on their current rank, starting with the Asshole.. No Talking Rule: The President can enact a rule where no one but the President is allowed to speak during gameplay, with violators taking an immediate drink.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I can't play any card on my turn?: If you can't play a card that matches or beats the current rank on the pile, you must pass your turn and take a drink as a penalty.
Can the Asshole ever overrule the President?: No, the Asshole must follow every rule the President sets and serve drinks to higher ranks. However, they can redeem themselves by winning the next round and climbing the ranks.
What does it mean to 'clear the pile'?: When someone plays a 2, the entire pile of face-up cards is removed from the game, and that player starts a new pile with any card from their hand.
What happens if two players finish at the same time?: If two players run out of cards simultaneously, their ranks are decided by a quick high-card draw from the deck, with the higher card taking the better position.

Players: 4-10 | Duration: 30-60 min | Difficulty: medium

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