Screw Your Neighbor - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Screw Your Neighbor is a drinking game in the Card Games category for 4-12 players that takes about 10-20 min with a easy difficulty level.

Avoid having the lowest card by trading with neighbors

Equipment Needed

• Standard deck of cards
• Drinks

Setup

Everyone sits in a circle. Deal one card face down to each player.

How to Play Screw Your Neighbor

1. Everyone gets one card face down
2. Look at your card secretly
3. Starting left of dealer, choose to keep or trade with neighbor
4. Neighbor must trade unless they have a King (blocks)
5. Dealer can trade with the deck
6. Everyone reveals - lowest card drinks
7. King is highest, Ace is lowest
8. Ties split the drinks

Tips & Strategies

Middle cards (7-9) are deceptively safe. Watch who seems confident to guess their cards.

Variations

Double Screw: Play with 2 cards each. Blind Screw: No looking before deciding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I refuse a trade?

Only if you have a King. Otherwise you must trade.

What if multiple people tie for lowest?

They all drink equally.

Players: 4-12 | Duration: 10-20 min | Difficulty: easy

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