Learn to Play I Doubt It: Rules & Tips

Players 3-8 players
Difficulty 3/10
Recommended Age 8+
Game Category Bluffing
Playing the card game I Doubt It
Rule of Card Logo Icon
Whistle icon

I Doubt It Game Overview

Are you looking for a fun and exciting card game to play with your friends and family? Look no further than I Doubt It! This game is perfect for players of all ages and skill levels, and it's easy to learn and play. In I Doubt It, players take turns playing cards and trying to get rid of all their cards before anyone else. But there's a catch - players can lie about the cards they play, and it's up to the other players to call them out on their bluff. If they're caught lying, they have to pick up all the cards in the middle. The first player to get rid of all their cards wins!

You may have heard of the more vulgar version: "BS", which is played very similarly.

Target goal icon

Objective of the Game

The object of I Doubt It is to be the first player to get rid of all your cards. Players take turns playing cards face down in the middle of the table, and they must play a card that is either the same rank or the same suit as the previous card played. However, players can lie about the cards they play, and it's up to the other players to call them out on their bluff. If they're caught lying, they have to pick up all the cards in the middle. The first player to get rid of all their cards wins!

Hand of cards icon

Materials Needed for Playing I Doubt It

  • Standard deck of playing cards

Cards Used

A standard deck of playing cards is used in I Doubt It. Jokers are not used.

Other Supplies Needed

  • None

Clipboard with rules checklist icon

How To Play I Doubt It

  1. Shuffle the deck of cards and deal them out to all players.
  2. The player to the left of the dealer starts the game by playing a card face down in the middle of the table.
  3. The next player must play a card that is either the same rank or the same suit as the previous card played. If they cannot play a card, they must pick up all the cards in the middle.
  4. Players can lie about the cards they play, but they must say "I Doubt It" if they think another player is lying.
  5. If a player is called out on their bluff, they must pick up all the cards in the middle. If they were telling the truth, the player who called them out must pick up all the cards.
  6. The first player to get rid of all their cards wins!

Keeping Score

In I Doubt It, there is no official scoring system. The game is played until one player gets rid of all their cards.

Treasure Chest Icon

Related Games

If you enjoy playing I Doubt It, you may also enjoy these similar card games: