Scat - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play
Scat is a drinking game in the Card Games category for 3-10 players that takes about 15-25 min with a easy difficulty level.
Three-card suit matching with lives
Equipment Needed
- Standard deck of cards
- Drinks
Setup
3 cards each. Rest is draw pile.
How to Play Scat
- Each player starts with 3 lives
- Deal 3 cards to each player
- Draw from deck or discard
- Build highest hand in one suit (max 31)
- Knock when satisfied
- Lowest hand after knock loses a life
- Lose a life = drink 1
- Out of lives = eliminated (finish drink)
Tips & Strategies
Don't knock too early. A good 27+ usually beats the table.
Variations
Speed Scat: 30-second turns. Blitz: 31 in hand = instant win.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do cards score?
- Face cards = 10, Aces = 11, numbers = face value. Same suit only.
- What's the best hand?
- 31 - an Ace and two face cards in the same suit.
Players: 3-10 | Duration: 15-25 min | Difficulty: easy
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