Skítakall — Icelandic card game rules
Skítakall is an Icelandic shedding card game, similar to President / Asshole. The goal is simple: get rid of all your cards first — and don't be the last one left holding cards.
How to play
- You play against three computer players; the aim is to shed all your cards first.
- Whoever holds the 3♣ starts and plays one or more cards of the same value (e.g. one 5, or two 8s).
- The next player must play the same number of cards of a higher value, or pass.
- When everyone else passes, the last player to play wins the pile; it's cleared and they lead again.
- The first to finish becomes the president 👑; the last one with cards is the "skítakall" 💩.
Card ranking (low to high)
3 is the lowest, then 4…10, J, Q, K, A — and 2 is the highest.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you play Skítakall?
- Get rid of all your cards first. The 3♣ holder leads with one or more cards of equal value; each player must beat the count with higher cards or pass. When all pass, the pile clears and the last player leads. Last with cards loses.
- What is Skítakall similar to?
- It is an Icelandic version of the shedding game known in English as President or Asshole.
- What is the highest card?
- 2 is the highest card; 3 is the lowest.