Ready for a fast-paced, slap-happy card game that'll test your reflexes and push your luck? Look no further than Egyptian Rat Screw (also known as Egyptian Rat Slap)! This isn't your grandma's solitaire – it's a battle of wits and lightning-fast hands.
**The Goal:** Be the last player with cards!
**The Basics:** Players take turns playing cards into a center pile. Face cards (Jack, Queen, King, Ace) initiate an 'attack.' The next player must then play another face card within a certain number of cards depending on the card laid down ( 1 for Ace, 2 for King, 3 for Queen, 4 for Jack) to deflect the attack. If they fail, the attacking player gets to take the pile.
**The Slap Rule is key:** But here's where things get crazy! At any time, players can SLAP the pile if certain combinations appear: doubles (two cards of the same rank played consecutively), sandwiches (a card played between two of the same rank), or runs (cards in sequence). The first to slap wins the pile and adds it to the bottom of their deck.
**Beware the penalties!** Incorrect slaps mean you have to give a card to the player you slapped at. With its simple rules and unpredictable nature, Egyptian Rat Screw is the perfect game for a fun night with friends – just be prepared for some serious slapping!
