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Can an opponent count the number of cards I lay down?

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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.

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Do I have to have my cards showing during the game?

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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.

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Do I use jokers or not?

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You could. It would be a wild card.

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How many cards do I deal to start the game?

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

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Do I need to show how many cards I have in my hand?

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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.

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Can I ask if someone has a certain card?

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

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My house does not allow swearing, can I still play it?

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

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Do I look at my cards?

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

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If I play with five or more players, do I need two different decks of cards?

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

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Is the name inappropriate?

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

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If I have one card left and throw it down, can the other person still say "cheat"?

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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).

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When someone looks the cards I put down, does that count as saying BS? If it was a lie do I take it? If it wasn't a lie, does the other player take it?

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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.

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How can we play with only 2 players?

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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.

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How can I make this game playable for mature 10-12 year old children? I would like to play this game with my friends on the bus to school.

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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.

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What card should be put down to continue playing when the pile is taken?

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

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My mom says I can't play this because it has naughty words in the title. What do I do?

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

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How can I play if I'm not allowed to swear?

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

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Can someone else flip the cards you laid down and not call BS and still make you take a discard pile if you were BS'ing?

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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.

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