Learn to Play Bullshit Rummy: Rules & Tips

Players 2-6 Players
Difficulty 4/10
Recommended Age 10+
Game Category Rummy
Playing the card game Bullshit Rummy
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Bullshit Rummy Game Overview

Bullshit Rummy is a thrilling card game that combines elements of Rummy and Bluffing. It is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and can be enjoyed by 2-6 players. The game is fast-paced and requires quick thinking and strategy to win. If you're looking for a fun and exciting card game to play with friends and family, then Bullshit Rummy is the perfect choice!

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Objective of the Game

The goal of Bullshit Rummy is to be the first player to get rid of all your cards. Players must form sets and runs of cards and discard them in order to win. However, players can also bluff and lie about the cards they are discarding, making the game even more exciting and unpredictable!

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Materials Needed for Playing Bullshit Rummy

  • Standard deck of 52 cards
  • Pen and paper for scorekeeping (optional)

Cards Used

Bullshit Rummy is played with a standard deck of 52 cards. Jokers are not used in this game.

Other Supplies Needed

  • None

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How To Play Bullshit Rummy

  1. Shuffle the deck and deal 7 cards to each player.
  2. Place the remaining cards face down in the center of the table to form the draw pile.
  3. Turn over the top card of the draw pile to start the discard pile.
  4. Players take turns either drawing a card from the draw pile or the top card of the discard pile.
  5. Players must form sets and runs of cards and discard them in order to win.
  6. Players can also bluff and lie about the cards they are discarding.
  7. If a player suspects that another player is bluffing, they can call "Bullshit!"
  8. If the player was indeed bluffing, they must take the entire discard pile into their hand. If they were not bluffing, the player who called them out must take the discard pile.
  9. The game continues until one player has no cards left in their hand.

Keeping Score

Players can keep score by adding up the point value of the cards they have remaining in their hand at the end of each round. The player with the lowest score at the end of the game wins.

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