Q&A for How to Play Bullshit

Yes, they can. Because of it, you should avoid lying about how many cards you lay down, especially if it is easy to see. For example, if you lay down two cards, you shouldn't lie and say that you put down three; the lie would be obvious.

No! Never show your hand to anyone! This includes the ones that you have just put down. Otherwise, anyone can call bluff on you easily by looking at everyone elses' hands.

You could. It would be a wild card.

Just deal out all 52 of the cards (most people don't use jokers) equally to all players.

No. If the other players know how many cards you have in your hand, they can tell if you lie about the number of cards you are putting down. Of course, fanning the cards makes it easier for you to see what you have, but try not to make it too obvious to the other players how many you have. Especially when you're down to your last few cards.

You can, but they probably won't tell you.

Yes, just use the term "liar" instead, or if your family isn't too strict, say "BS".

Yes. You need to know what you have to play.

You can use two decks if that's your preference, but I recommend just using one.

Some people think the name is inappropriate, but others don't. If you don't like the name, you can make up your own.

Yes. In fact, it would be optimal for someone to call BS even if they think you're telling the truth (otherwise, you definitely win).

If someone looks at your cards you put down, that doesn't count as saying BS. If its a lie and you placed down those cards, you take all of the cards except the first ace. If it wasn't a lie, the other player takes it.

It's pretty much impossible to play with only 2 people, because the other player would have the card you claim to have. It's impossible to bluff in that situation.

Just use a different word, like liar. A few other examples are bluff, doubt it, and, if your bus driver or others around you aren't too strict, BS.

Ace, unless you decide to continue from the last card (so if someone bluffed on 6, then the next player starts with 7).

You can call it "liar" or "balogna" ("baloney"), when you believe someone is lying say either of these words.

You can use another word, such as “Liar,” “Cheat,” “Bluff,” and more. Some people also just say “BS” instead of the full word.

No, to look at the cards you've laid down, another player must call BS. Otherwise, the entire game is ruined because that would happen every turn.