How to Play the Card Game Cheat (AKA Liar or BS)
| Players | 3-6 Players |
| Difficulty | 3/10 |
| Recommended Age | 8+ |
| Game Category | Bluffing |
Cheat Game Overview
Are you looking for a fun and fast-paced card game that's easy to learn but challenging to master? Look no further than Cheat! This classic game is perfect for players of all ages and skill levels, and it's sure to provide hours of entertainment.
In Cheat, players take turns playing cards face down and making claims about the cards they've played. The goal is to get rid of all your cards first, but be careful - if another player catches you cheating, you'll have to pick up the entire discard pile!
Ready to learn how to play Cheat? Read on for a complete guide to the rules, materials, and strategies for winning this exciting game.
Objective of the Game
The object of Cheat is to be the first player to get rid of all your cards. To do this, you'll need to play cards face down and make claims about the cards you've played. If another player thinks you're lying, they can challenge you by saying "Cheat!" If you were indeed lying, you'll have to pick up the entire discard pile. But if you were telling the truth, the challenger will have to pick up the pile instead.
The game continues until one player has no cards left. That player is the winner!
Materials Needed for Playing Cheat
- A standard deck of playing cards
Cards Used
Cheat is typically played with a standard deck of 52 playing cards. Jokers are not used.
Other Supplies Needed
- None
How To Play Cheat
- Shuffle the deck and deal the entire deck of cards evenly among all players.
- Players should look at their cards but keep them hidden from other players.
- The player to the left of the dealer starts the game by playing one or more cards face down and making a claim about the cards they've played. For example, they might say "Two Aces."
- The next player must then play one or more cards face down and make a claim that is equal to or higher than the previous claim. For example, they might say "Three Aces."
- Play continues clockwise around the table until a player cannot or chooses not to make a higher claim.
- At any point during the game, a player can challenge another player's claim by saying "Cheat!" If the player was indeed lying, they must pick up the entire discard pile. But if they were telling the truth, the challenger must pick up the pile instead.
- The game continues until one player has no cards left. That player is the winner!
Keeping Score
In Cheat, there is no official scoring system. The game is typically played as a single round, with the winner being the first player to get rid of all their cards.
