How do you play President (Scum) as a drinking game?

You play President (Scum) normally, but introduce dynamic rules like: 'Revolution: If 4-of-a-kind is played, hierarchy inverts immediately. Ex-President drinks.' using a rule generator.

The Unofficial House Rules For

President (Scum)

DRINKING RULES & PENALTIES

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Full List of House Rules

EncyclopediaUpdated: January 2026

The ultimate collection of adult house rules and drinking penalties for President (Scum). We’ve curated the best ways to fix boring gameplay using mechanics from the world’s rudest card game.

Class Warfare: President can order Scum to drink anytime.
The Tax: Scum must refill President's drink.
Revolution: If 4-of-a-kind is played, hierarchy inverts immediately. Ex-President drinks.
Vice-Presidential Pardon: VP can save one person from drinking per round.
Social Security: Using a 2 to clear requires a 'Social' toast.
Pass and Sip: If you pass your turn, take a sip.
Eye Aversion: Scum cannot look President in the eye. Penalty: Drink.
The Dictator: President makes a rule for the round (e.g., 'No thumbs').
Coup d'Etat: If Scum wins a hand, President finishes their vessel.
Secret Service: One player is designated 'Secret Service'—if President drinks, they must drink too.

How To Play

Setup: Arrange the game of President (Scum) as normal.
Inject: Press the "Spice It Up" button whenever the game gets boring or someone takes a turn.
Obey: Perform the rule or drink the penalty.
Repeat: Continue until there is a clear winner or everyone forgets the rules.

FAQ

What are the best drinking rules for President (Scum)?

Common rules include: "Class Warfare" and "The Tax". Check the full list above for more chaos.

Is this official?

No. This is an unofficial add-on to make President (Scum) more adult-oriented.