How to play Slapjack

Objective

Win all 52 cards.

Setup

1. 1

   Deal all cards face down as evenly as possible.

2. 2

   Players hold packets without looking.

How play works

1. 1

   In turn, flip the top card away from yourself onto the center pile.

2. 2

   When a jack appears, everyone may slap. First valid slap takes the pile.

3. 3

   A false slap usually gives one card to the player who owns the pile.

Scoring and winning

1. 1

   There is no point score. The last player with cards wins.

2. 2

   A player with no cards may stay in until missing the next jack opportunity under common rules.

Rules to settle before play

1. 1

   Agree how ties and unsafe slaps are resolved.

2. 2

   Use a flat, clear surface and prohibit jewelry or forceful slapping.