Egyptian Ratscrew
In Egyptian Ratscrew, certain consecutive card combinations, such as a pair (pictured), allow any player to slap the pile and claim it. | |
| Origin | United States |
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| Alternative name | ERS, Egyptian War, Bloodystump, Ratslap, Slap |
| Type | Matching |
| Players | 2+ |
| Skills | Speed, counting, pattern recognition |
| Cards | 52 |
| Deck | French |
| Rank (high→low) | A K Q J (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2) |
| Play | Clockwise or counterclockwise |
| Playing time | 10+ minutes |
| Chance | Moderate |
| Related games | |
| Beggar-my-neighbour • Slapjack • Snap | |
Egyptian Ratscrew (sometimes abbreviated to ERS, and also known as Egyptian War, Bloodystump, Ratslap or Slap) is a modern American card game in the matching family, popular among children. It resembles the 19th-century British card game Beggar-my-neighbour, but includes the additional element of "slapping" certain card combinations when they are played. This slapping concept may have been borrowed from the game Slapjack.