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chronicpride · Joined: 16 Jan 2003

Any people out there that miss playing President and A$$hole (or simply known as 'A$$hole' to many. But I threw in President and the $$ as a token appeal to the mods about the filter dodge, because most people would not recognize the game as simply being 'President'), as an alternative to Poker?

Back home, this used to be the highlight of the pre-drinking evening, before we'd go out clubbing. Even if getting drunk was not in order, the strategy and camaraderie element, always made a fun night. Smile

I've always been curious about making a regular night over here, where fellow enthusiasts can meet up at someone's place, play some cards, before going out on the town (or end up staying in and playing till late.)

babtangee · Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 3:21 am Post subject:

Sounds like a pretty cool game actually.

chronicpride · Joined: 16 Jan 2003

If you know how to play gin rummy, you can play this. There are some small variations, but the principles are usually the same. You can get into things where the president makes a rule like 'you can't use names. If you do, you drink' or 'no swearing, or you drink' until a new president takes over.

But, me and some of my friends often played without the drinking rules, except for having the a$$hole always having to sweep and deal. We would go hardcore into the game's competitive nature and subtle strategy, and try to screw people into demotions, or discreetly influence someone's promotion. Very Happy

fandeath · Joined: 01 Nov 2004

My friends and I usually play it in Anyang. Where are you located? You are free to join...

Sooke · Joined: 12 Jan 2004 Location: korea

a$$hole, or more affectionately known as simply 'hole, is the best card game in the world.

I've even taught it to my students (Grade 5 and above), but i change the name of the game to 'pabo' for their sensitive ears. They love it. It used to be a friday tradition in my classes. I always hated them playing that 'one-card' crap.

I have noticed that there are regional variations when i travel thru north america. Where i come from, we have the president giving his 2 worst cards to the 'hole, and the 'hole giving his two best cards to the prez at the beginning of each round. 1 card in the case of vice prez and vice hole. No one can sweep the cards, or touch them on the table except the hole. If the hole notices anyone touching the cards on the table, he can exchange cards with the offender regardless of the offenders position (this is known as Turkish prison rules). But no one is allowed to tattle to the hole. 2's are the highest, followed by a's k's etc down to 3's. First card laid is the 3 of clubs, again regardless of position. If a president stays in 'office' for three consecutive rounds, the/she can institute a new rule which must be followed under punishment of "the Drink". (The drink is a communal tumbler in which everyone pours a little bit of what they are drinking which fills the glass-it's ok if everyone is drinking beer, but whenyou have some people drinking hi-balls and others drinking other things, it can be quite a punishment.)

Anyway, If you're near Wonju, I'm in for playing.

SarcasmKills · Joined: 07 Apr 2003 Location: Seoul

I'm in!

Universalis · Joined: 17 Nov 2003 Location: Seoul

MOst board game cafes should have a copy of The Great Dalmuti, which is a variation of Asshole with more cards at the low end and fewer "top" cards.

Asshole is fun for a short time... but I prefer card games that challenge the mind. Watten, for example, is my favorite.

Brian

chronicpride · Joined: 16 Jan 2003

meagicano · Joined: 02 Jan 2005

gajackson1 · Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 6:06 am Post subject:

One of my personal favorites, as well.

Here are 2 sites with VERY detailed versions & variations:

http://www.pagat.com/climbing/asshole.html (put in the more common word for sphincter where the *beep* is)

and

http://www.realbeer.com/fun/games/games-353.php

In Texas, we played a variation called 'Dixiecrats' - same basic rules, but HEAVY Southern drawls, & the 'low person' was a gopher for the round. Joker/Jester allow a person to give drinks to any person above him/her ('By Mandate of the People!')

Regards,

G.

Chronic, mayhaps a game this weekend! Fandeath, where in An-yang? Rockssin?

chronicpride · Joined: 16 Jan 2003

peppermint · Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 6:21 am Post subject:

I used to play that a lot in high school. I'd be down for a few hands, if it doesn't involve hours of travel.

J.B. Clamence · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

I played that game when I went away for summer school when I was in high school. However, the kids I learned it from called it "Feudal Wars," and the ranks were the Lord, the Vassal, the Knight, and the Sh__.

fandeath · Joined: 01 Nov 2004

We are mainly in the Pyeongchon area. Hagwon-ga or around Beomgye. I recommend here, but open to another location if you have one.

turtlepi1 · Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Always played (it) back in Canada but haven't played it here in Korea.
Instead I learned another game which I actually like a little better.

(It's a little less complicated)

I was surprised to find out it is the sister of A$$hole.

It's called $hithead.

(Funny how two of the best card games I've ever played have such offensive names. Changing the name for kids was a great idea and (babo/pabo) was a great choice...)

Good thinking.

And I'm annoyed that I am just finding out the Anyang crowd plays only 2 days before I leave...*shrug* oh,well such is life. Smile