What happens if the dealer runs out of cards?

Once the deck is finished, the game ends. You can reshuffle the deck and start again if everyone wants to keep playing.

Can the dealer lie about 'higher' or 'lower'?

No, the dealer must honestly say whether the correct number is higher or lower than the first guess to keep the game fair.

What should I do if I guess the exact card on my first try?

Celebrate, because the dealer drinks immediately and you avoid drinking entirely for that round.

How bad can the drinking get for the dealer?

If players keep missing consistently, the dealer can end up drinking large point differences repeatedly. Be ready for heavy drinking if you're dealing and players guess poorly.

F*** the Dealer - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

F*** the Dealer is a drinking game in the Card Games category for 4-10 players that takes about 20-30 min with a easy difficulty level.

Guess the dealer's card or drink

Equipment Needed

Standard deck of cards
Drinks

Setup

Shuffle a standard deck of cards and place it in the middle of the table. Choose the first dealer randomly, like drawing straws or flipping a coin, and give them the deck to hold. Make sure everyone has their drinks nearby, as guessing and drinking will happen frequently.

How to Play F*** the Dealer

Dealer holds top card
First guess: exact number
Wrong = dealer says higher or lower
Second guess: exact number
Still wrong = drink the difference
Three wrong guesses = new dealer
Dealer drinks if guessed
F the dealer when stuck

Tips & Strategies

If you're the dealer, try to keep a poker face and throw off opponents with subtle misdirection when they make their guesses. As a guesser, think strategically after hearing 'higher' or 'lower',narrow your guess to the smallest possible range of numbers to increase your odds. If you're drinking the point difference, pace yourself and try to guess low cards to avoid big gulps. If the dealer keeps facing wrong guesses, they'll end up drinking heavily, so it can be worth playing aggressively to force their hand.

Variations

Reverse Drinking: Instead of guessers drinking the difference when wrong, the dealer drinks it. Guessers only drink if they make a correct guess.. Dealer Rotation: Instead of needing three wrong guesses to switch dealers, the dealer changes after every successful guess.. Double Deck: Play with two shuffled decks combined, making it harder to guess and increasing the odds of repeated numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if the dealer runs out of cards?: Once the deck is finished, the game ends. You can reshuffle the deck and start again if everyone wants to keep playing.
Can the dealer lie about 'higher' or 'lower'?: No, the dealer must honestly say whether the correct number is higher or lower than the first guess to keep the game fair.
What should I do if I guess the exact card on my first try?: Celebrate, because the dealer drinks immediately and you avoid drinking entirely for that round.
How bad can the drinking get for the dealer?: If players keep missing consistently, the dealer can end up drinking large point differences repeatedly. Be ready for heavy drinking if you're dealing and players guess poorly.

Players: 4-10 | Duration: 20-30 min | Difficulty: easy

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