Egyptian Rat Slap, or Egyptian Ratscrew, is a fast-paced, reaction-based card game guaranteed to bring out your inner competitive beast. Forget strategy; this is all about speed and observation! The goal? Be the last player with cards.
**How to Play (Simplified):**
1. **Deal the Cards:** Distribute the entire deck evenly among all players.
2. **Taking Turns:** Players take turns placing cards face-up in a center pile.
3. **Slappable Moments:** Certain card combinations trigger a "slap" opportunity. These include:
* **Doubles:** Two cards of the same rank played consecutively.
* **Sandwiches:** Two cards of the same rank with one card in between.
* **Run:** Cards in ascending or descending order, like 7-8-9
* **Specific Cards:** Some variations include specific cards like Aces or Jokers always being slappable.
4. **Slapping:** The first player to slap the pile during a slappable moment wins the entire pile and adds it to the bottom of their deck.
5. **Slow Player Penalty:** If a player incorrectly slaps the pile (there was no slappable moment), they must give a card to the player whose turn it was.
6. **Winning:** The last player with cards wins!
Get ready for chaos, laughter, and maybe a few friendly hand-slapping injuries. Egyptian Rat Slap is a classic for a reason – it's addictive fun!
