EGYPTIAN RAT SCREW

Welcome to the exciting world of Egyptian Rat Screw (ERS), a super fun card game that goes by many names, including Egyptian Rat Slap, Egyptian Ratkiller, and Egyptian War. This game is a real blast and reminds me of some other awesome games like Beggar my Neighbor, Slapjack, Speed, and Spit!

THE DEAL

Okay, here’s how it goes: each player gets dealt a card, one at a time, until the whole deck is completely divided up. The catch is, you can’t peek at your cards! Once everyone’s got their hand, make sure to square up the deck nice and neat before we start the game.

THE PLAY

Alright, let’s talk about how to play this card game. I’ll guide you through the rules step by step, so don’t worry if you’re new to it.

First off, the game starts to the left of the dealer. Each player takes the top card from their deck and puts it face-up in the middle of the table. This happens one card at a time. If the card played before is a regular number card, the next player plays a card too. We keep going like this, taking turns and playing cards.

But here’s where it gets interesting. If any of the players play a special card, also known as a face card, the next player has to keep the momentum going by playing another special card or an Ace. If they can’t do that, they lose and the player who played the special card wins the whole pile of cards. That player becomes the starter for the next round.

Now, I know what you’re thinking. What if someone wants to break the rules? Well, that’s where slapping comes in. If you think someone made a mistake or played a special card when they shouldn’t have, you can slap the pile. The first person to do so wins the entire pile of cards, regardless of what card they played. It’s a neat bonus, isn’t it?

Now, let’s talk about when you can slap:

There are certain conditions that need to be met before a slap is allowed. Here they are:

Double: When playing the game, you can lay down matching cards one after the other. For instance, if you have a 6 in your hand, you can play another 6 right after it.

Sandwich: Imagine this. You have three cards, and they’re arranged in a way that makes you go, “Hmm, that’s interesting.” It’s like a sandwich, with two cards of the same value on either side of a different card. Picture it: 10, 6, 10.

Top Bottom: When you play a card that is the same as the card that started the round.

Have you ever played a card game and wondered what it means when someone says “top bottom”? Well, let me explain.

Imagine you and your friends are playing a card game. The first card that is played sets the tone for the round. It’s like the leader of the pack. So, when you play a card that is the same as the first card, it’s called a “top bottom”.

Think of it as a way to elevate the game. When you play a “top bottom”, you regenerate a response from the other players. It’s like saying, “I see your card, and I raise you one just like it!”

So, next time you’re playing a card game and you have the opportunity to play a “top bottom”, go for it. It’s a move that will surely make the game more exciting and interesting for everyone involved.

Tens: Tens are when you play two cards in a row that add up to ten. You can do this by playing a 6 and then a 4.

Let’s Talk About Jokers:

Jokers are cool. You can play with them or not, it’s up to you. And let me tell you, if they’re in the game, things get wild! You can slap those jokers down anytime you want!

In the game of Four in a Row, achieving victory requires placing four cards in a row, one right after the other. For example, you might play cards with the numbers 5, 6, 7, and 8 in a consecutive sequence.

Marriage: When you place a King and a Queen next to each other in a deck of cards, it’s called a Marriage. It can be either a Queen and a King or a King and a Queen.

Oops! If you accidentally slap the pile, you’ve got to add either 1 or 2 penalty cards to it. Be careful!

Here’s how it ends

If you’ve run out of cards and still want to play, you can keep going by “slapping in.” That means slapping the pile at just the right time before other players. Keep slapping in for as long as you can to keep the game alive. The game comes to an end when a single player collects the entire deck.

Other important rules

• Hovering over the pile to slap it faster is not allowed.
• It’s okay to drop a card in order to slap the pile.
• If you slap the pile incorrectly more than 5 times, you’re out of the game.
• Try to keep the pile in the order that the cards were played.

Questions? Here are some answers

How many players can play Egyptian Rat Screw?

Hey there! So, I wanna tell you all about Egyptian Rat Screw. It’s a game that can be played with 2 or more players. If you have a larger group, you might need more decks of cards to make sure everyone can join in.

Now, let’s get to the important stuff. How many cards do we each get? Well, there’s no fixed number for that. Instead, the deck is divided as evenly as possible among all the players. So, everyone gets a fair share.

Now, don’t let the name fool you. Egyptian Rat Screw is actually a family-friendly game. It’s suitable for all ages! Even the little ones can learn and enjoy it.

Alright, now here’s the question you’ve been waiting for. How do you win in Egyptian Rat Screw? Well, the game comes to an end when one player manages to collect the entire deck. And that player, my friend, is crowned the winner!