Fuck the Dealer Drinking Game – Card Game Rules
Guess the card — or give the dealer sips. Three wrong guesses and you're the new dealer!
Rules:
When you start the drinking game "Fuck the Dealer," the dealer asks the first player (usually the one sitting to the left) to guess the suit of the top card in the deck (Hearts, Diamonds, Spades or Clubs). If the player guesses correctly, the dealer drinks 2 sips and play continues with the next player. If the guess is wrong, the player drinks 2 sips.
If the player guesses the wrong suit, they must then guess the value of the next card drawn. If they guess correctly, their turn ends and the dealer drinks 3 sips. If they guess wrong, the player drinks 4 sips.
If the player fails to guess the card value correctly on their second attempt, they get one last chance: they must guess whether the next card will be higher or lower than the previous card. If the guess is correct, the dealer drinks 4 sips. If not, the player drinks 5 sips and takes over as dealer.
Summary:
- Round 1: Guess the suit → correct: dealer drinks 2, wrong: player drinks 2
- Round 2: Guess the value → correct: dealer drinks 3, wrong: player drinks 4
- Round 3: Higher/lower → correct: dealer drinks 4, wrong: player drinks 5 and becomes dealer
How to play Fuck the Dealer
The dealer holds the deck and gives the player to the left three attempts to guess the cards. First guess: which suit (hearts, diamonds, spades or clubs)? Guess correctly and the dealer drinks 2 sips. Guess wrong and you drink 2 sips and try to guess the card value.
Second guess: guess the card value. Correct = dealer drinks 3. Wrong = you drink 4 and get one last chance: higher or lower than the previous card. Correct = dealer drinks 4. Wrong = you drink 5 and take over as dealer.
Rules for Fuck the Dealer
- Round 1 – guess the suit: correct = dealer drinks 2, wrong = player drinks 2.
- Round 2 – guess the card value: correct = dealer drinks 3, wrong = player drinks 4.
- Round 3 – higher or lower: correct = dealer drinks 4, wrong = player drinks 5 and becomes dealer.
- New dealer when the player guesses wrong in round 3 three times in a row.
- The dealer drinks more the longer they hold the role.
Frequently asked questions about Fuck the Dealer
How does the dealer change in Fuck the Dealer?
The dealer changes when a player guesses wrong in all three rounds and takes over as dealer. Alternatively, you can set a rule that the dealer changes after e.g. 3 players in a row guess wrong in round 3.
What does "Fuck the Dealer" mean?
The name refers to players trying to "get" the dealer by guessing correctly early – then the dealer drinks. If players consistently guess correctly, the dealer ends up drinking a lot.
Which card values apply in the game?
Standard card values: 2 is lowest, ace is highest (or lowest depending on house rules). Jokers are usually removed from the deck. Ace counts as 14 in most variants.
What is the difference from Higher/Lower?
In Fuck the Dealer there are three guessing rounds with escalating consequences, and the dealer risks drinking a lot. Higher/Lower is simpler – just one guess per turn with no dealer role.
How many players does Fuck the Dealer suit?
The game works best for 3–8 players. With too many players there is a long wait between turns. With 4–6 players the pace stays good.