3-6 players · Free · No account
Play President online with friends
President is the ruthless climbing game where every hand is a scramble up the social ladder. Lead a set, force your friends to beat it or pass, and dump your cards before they dump theirs. Create a private room, share the link, and settle who's President and who's stuck at the bottom.
How to play President
- 1Create a free room, pick President, and invite 3-6 players with the link. Add bots if you need to fill seats.
- 2The whole 52-card deck is dealt out, so hands may be slightly uneven — that's part of the game.
- 3The leader plays a set: a single card, a pair, or three or four of a kind.
- 4Going around the table, each player must beat the current set with the same number of cards of a higher rank — or pass.
- 5When everyone passes, the pile clears and the last player who played leads the next one.
- 6First player to empty their hand wins and takes the President's seat for bragging rights.
Why play on Discard Party
Private rooms
Every game happens in its own room with a short code. Only people with your link can join — no strangers, no lobbies.
No accounts, no downloads
Nobody signs up for anything. Friends tap your link, type a name, and they're holding cards. It all runs in the browser.
Works great on phones
Designed for the couch and the group chat. Play on any modern phone, tablet, or laptop — and add it to your home screen.
Bots fill empty seats
Short a player? Add a bot or two and start anyway. They play a fair game and never complain about losing.
Frequently asked questions
How many players do you need for President?
President needs 3 to 6 players. It shines with 4 or 5, and you can add bots to reach the minimum if your group is small.
Is President free to play online?
Yes. Rooms, invites, and gameplay are all completely free on Discard Party.
Do my friends need accounts or downloads?
No. Send them the room link, they type a name, and they're in. Nothing to install and no sign-ups for anyone.
Can I play President on my phone?
Yes. The table works great in any mobile browser, and you can add Discard Party to your home screen so it opens like an app.
Is this the same game as Scum or Capitalism?
Yes — President goes by many names, including Scum, Capitalism, and Rich Man Poor Man. The core climbing rules are the same: beat the set or pass, and race to go out first.