Screw Your Neighbor (2 player card game)

Objective: The objective of the card game “Screw Your Neighbor” is to avoid having the lowest card in hand at the end of each round.

Adaptation for 2 Players: “Screw Your Neighbor” is typically played with more players, but it can be adapted for 2 players. In the adapted version, players still aim to avoid having the lowest card, but adjustments are made to accommodate only two players.

Setup:

1. Use a standard 52-card deck.
2. Shuffle the deck thoroughly and determine a dealer.
3. The dealer deals one card face-down to each player. These cards remain face-down and are not revealed until the end of the round.
4. The dealer then deals one card face-up in the center of the table. This card becomes the starting card for the round.

Scoring:

• At the end of each round, players reveal their face-down cards.
• The player with the lowest card in hand at the end of the round loses the round and earns one point.
• The game typically consists of multiple rounds, and the player with the fewest points at the end of the game wins.

Gameplay:

1. Player 1’s Turn:
   • Player 1 starts by either keeping their face-down card or exchanging it with the face-up card in the center of the table.
   • If Player 1 decides to keep their card, they simply pass their turn to Player 2.
   • If Player 1 decides to exchange their card, they take the face-up card from the center of the table and replace it with their face-down card.
2. Player 2’s Turn:
   • Player 2 follows the same process as Player 1, either keeping their face-down card or exchanging it with the face-up card in the center of the table.
   • If Player 2 decides to keep their card, they signal the end of the round by saying “pass” or simply passing their turn to Player 1.
   • If Player 2 decides to exchange their card, they take the face-up card from the center of the table and replace it with their face-down card.

Differentiating Turns:

• Player 1’s Turn: Player 1 starts the round by either keeping their face-down card or exchanging it with the face-up card in the center of the table.
• Player 2’s Turn: Player 2 follows Player 1’s lead, deciding whether to keep their face-down card or exchange it with the face-up card in the center of the table.

Summary: “Screw Your Neighbor” has been adapted into an entertaining 2 player card game where players aim to avoid having the lowest card in hand at the end of each round. Despite being originally designed for more players, the game’s mechanics are simplified and adjusted to suit a 2 player format, ensuring an enjoyable and competitive experience for two participants. Adapted for 2 players, “Screw Your Neighbor” offers a fast-paced and strategic gaming experience, making it a great choice for a two-player card game session.