Shithead Online
Shithead Online FAQ
Quick answers for players who want to start a Shithead game, invite friends, understand the app rules or compare names like Palace, Karma, Shed and Zweedspesten.
Common questions
These answers focus on practical gameplay and setup. For exact card behavior, use the full rules page because Shithead house rules vary between groups.
Questions and answers
Can I play Shithead Online for free?
Yes. You can open the site, enter a player name and start a free match with bots, a public table or a private lobby for friends.
Do my friends need an account?
No account is required for a normal private room. Create a lobby, share the four-letter code or join link, and your friends can enter a name and join.
Is this the same game as Palace, Karma, Shed or Zweedspesten?
It is the same family of shedding card games. Local names and house rules vary, so the site documents the exact app rule set for Shithead Online.
What is the objective of Shithead?
Get rid of every card in your hand, face-up row and face-down row. The last player with cards left becomes the Shithead.
What does a 2 do in Shithead Online?
A 2 is always playable and resets the pile, so the next player can start again from a low or strategic card.
What does a 3 do in Shithead Online?
A 3 is transparent. It can always be played and the next legal play is judged against the last non-3 card under it, or an open pile if the pile only contains 3s.
Does 8 skip a player?
No. In the current Classic app rules, 8 is a normal card. Some house rules use 8 as skip, but that is not the default app behavior.
What burns the pile?
A 10 burns the pile immediately. Four cards of the same rank on top of the pile also burn it.
Can I use Shithead Online as a drinking game?
Some adult groups add their own drinking-game penalties to Shithead, but the website itself is a general multiplayer card game and does not require alcohol rules.
Can I install Shithead Online?
Yes. Supported browsers can install the site as a progressive web app, which gives quicker access from the home screen without blocking normal browser play.