Both are easy games for a bigger group, and the winner is the first player to get rid of every card. In President you must beat the last play or pass. In Cheat you play face down, say what they are, and may lie.
| President | Cheat | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 4 to 7 | 3 to 8 |
| Played with | 52 cards, no jokers | 52 cards (two decks for a big group) |
| Type | Shedding | Shedding |
| Level | Easy | Easy |
| How long | Play as many hands as you like | About 20 minutes |
| The goal | Get rid of all your cards before everyone else. The first out becomes President, the last is the Scum. | Be the first to get rid of all your cards, by playing them face down and claiming what they are. |
| How you win | Play as long as you like, or to a target such as 11 points. | The first player to empty their hand, and survive any challenge on the last play, wins. |
Choose President if
- you want a game with no lying: beat the last play, or pass
- you like the titles: the first out becomes President, the last is the Scum
- you have four to seven players
Choose Cheat if
- you like bluffing and calling out liars
- you have three to eight players, or more with two decks
- you want a game in about 20 minutes
