Shit Happens Game Rules

Hey there! Let’s dive into the rules of the “Shit Happens” game. It’s a fun and exciting game that will keep you entertained for hours. So sit back, relax, and let me guide you through it.

Objective

The objective of the game is to rank different situations on a scale of 1 to 100 based on their level of shittiness. The goal is to correctly guess the ranking of the situations to earn points and win the game. It’s all about predicting how shitty a situation can be, so get ready to put your instincts to the test!

Gameplay

To begin the game, shuffle the deck of cards and distribute three cards to each player. Each card represents a different scenario, such as “Stepping on Legos” or “Losing your keys”.

On your turn, a situation card will be drawn from the deck and placed face up. This card will have a ranked number on it, indicating the shittiness level of the situation. It’s your job to place your own situation cards in the order you believe matches the ranking of the drawn card.

After you have arranged your cards, the other players will have the opportunity to challenge your order. If someone thinks your ranking is incorrect, they can say “Shit happens!” and offer their own proposed order.

Once a challenge is made, the correct ranking will be revealed. If the challenger is correct, they earn the card as a point. If the challenger is wrong, you, as the original player, keep the card as your point. The game continues with the next player drawing a situation card and repeating the process.

End of the Game

The game ends when all the situation cards have been drawn from the deck. Players count up their earned points, and the player with the most points wins the game. It’s that simple!

Conclusion

Now that you know the rules, it’s time to gather your friends or family and enjoy the “Shit Happens” game. Remember, it’s all about ranking the shittiness of different situations and having a great time. Get ready for laughter, surprises, and a whole lot of fun!

Have you ever thought about how to rank bad events from “eh” to the absolute worst? Well, let me introduce you to the Misery Index.

What is the Misery Index?

It’s like a game where you can rate different bad events that have happened or could happen. Each card represents a specific event. Some events might already be familiar to you, while others are completely new.

So, here’s the deal: we’ve got these cards, and they’ve got different situations on them. Some situations are not that big of a deal, like a bee sting, while others are a bit more serious, like getting fired.

We’ve even ranked each card on a scale called the Misery Index. This scale goes from 1 to 100 and shows how miserable a situation can be.

You might be curious: how did we come up with the card rankings? Well, we didn’t do it ourselves. We had a group of knowledgeable adults, who have spent over 150 years working in the field of mental health, do it for us. This group includes marriage counselors, therapists, career counselors, and social workers. They know what they’re talking about, so you can trust their judgment.

They carefully evaluated each event, even the silly ones, taking into account factors like how anxious it makes you, the emotional stress it causes, and the long-term impact it can have on your mental well-being.

Once they reviewed all the events, they calculated an average score to create the Misery Index.

Now let’s talk about how the cards in Stuff HappensTM are structured. They’re not complicated at all.

Getting Started

First, let’s get the game set up. Take the deck of cards, shuffle them well, and then deal three cards to each player. It doesn’t really matter who does the dealing, so you can decide amongst yourselves. The rest of the cards will form a draw pile for later use.

Now, place your cards face up on the table in front of you, arranging them in order based on the Misery Index ranking. This will help us create a scale, which we’ll call the LANE OF PAIN.

Playing the Game

Alright, it’s time to start playing! The goal of the game is to build a scale, representing different levels of misery. You can think of it as a scale of woe, if you like.

Alright, so here’s the deal: the person in charge of dealing the cards goes first. When it’s your turn, the person on your right picks a card from the pile, but they don’t tell you how miserable the situation is with the misery index number.

Now, to win the card, don’t worry, you don’t have to guess the exact number of misery (that would be pretty much impossible).

All you need to do is figure out where it fits in with your other cards. In simple terms, put it in the right order.

Let’s say you have these 3 cards:

So, you’ve got your sights set on winning this card, huh?

The Misery Rating of Pepper Spray in Eyes

Well, this is quite a dilemma. Where exactly does the experience of pepper spray in your eyes fit into your personal “Lane of Pain”?

If you believe that enduring a disastrous haircut is less unbearable than the pain of pepper spray, then it belongs in Area A.

If you consider it to fall somewhere between the suffering caused by a disastrous haircut and the discomfort of a root canal, then it belongs in Area B.

If you feel that the agony of pepper spray is worse than a root canal but not quite as terrible as being locked out of your house while naked, then it belongs in Area C.

And if you believe that it surpasses the misery caused by all three scenarios, well, then it belongs in Area D.

Now, for the verdict…

After careful consideration, the Misery Rating for the experience of pepper spray in the eyes is 26. So, the answer is:

It falls between a disastrous haircut and a root canal (B).

Let me explain how this game works. If you guess correctly when it’s your turn, you get to keep the card. Just make sure to keep it face up in your lane, and then it’s the next person’s turn.

But if you guess wrong, the person to your left has a chance to steal the card. They can take a guess and if they’re right, they win the card. If they’re wrong, the guessing continues clockwise until someone guesses right and wins the card.

Now, if the guessing goes all the way around the table and nobody gets it right, well, that’s not good. You guys need to step up your game! In that case, the card goes to the discard pile.

As you win more cards, your lane will fill up and it will become harder to guess correctly. So be prepared for a challenge!

Now here’s a tip: Assume the worst. That way, you’ll be ready for anything the game throws at you. Good luck!

When you find yourself in a tough situation, it’s best to prepare for the worst possible outcome, even if it seems unlikely.

Let’s say you drop your phone in the toilet, for example. Don’t imagine a happy ending where you rescue it, dry it out, and everything is fine. Nope, the reality is that your phone is toast, all your precious data is gone, and you definitely don’t have insurance to cover the cost. Nice going.

The End Game

The goal of this game is to collect ten bad event cards. If you manage to do that, congratulations! You win!