Last Updated on March 18, 2025 by The Official Game Rules Team

First to Worst is a party game where players rank funny and awkward scenarios from best to worst. Players try to guess how others will rank the situations to earn points. Each round brings a new set of absurd circumstances, challenging players to think on their feet. Get ready for debates and laughter as you explore a world of relatable, yet ridiculous, dilemmas. The game tests not only your ability to predict your friends’ choices, but also reveals how well you truly know their perspectives.

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How to Play First to Worst

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Objective

The goal is to correctly guess how the other players will rank the scenarios and earn the most points.

Components

• Scenario Cards: Cards featuring various funny, awkward, or ridiculous situations.
• Ranking Cards: Cards numbered 1 through however many players are participating.
• Score Sheet (Optional): To keep track of points.

Setup

1. Each player receives a set of Ranking Cards numbered from 1 to the number of players.
2. Shuffle the Scenario Cards and place them face down in the center of the table.

Gameplay

1. Reveal a Scenario: The player whose birthday is next (or a designated “first” player) draws a Scenario Card and reads it aloud.
2. Individual Ranking: Each player, in secret, ranks the scenario using their Ranking Cards. “1” represents the best possible outcome, and the highest number represents the worst.
3. Reveal Rankings: Once everyone has made their decision, players reveal their rankings simultaneously.
4. Scoring:
   • The player whose ranking is closest to the median ranking of all players scores a point.
   • Example: if 5 players rank a scenario 1,2,3,4, and 5, the median is 3. If a player guessed 3, they get a point.
5. Passing the Scenario Cards: The player to the left of the player who drew the scenario card, now draws the next scenario card.
6. Continuing the Game: The game continues for a set number of rounds or until a player reaches a predetermined score.

Winning

The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Variations

• Team Play: Divide players into teams and have them discuss and agree on rankings.
• “Why?” Explanations: After revealing rankings, players can explain their reasoning, leading to even more laughs.
• Custom Scenarios: Have players create their own Scenario Cards to add personal humor.

Example Scenarios

• “Having your phone die at a concert.”
• “Getting stuck in an elevator with a stranger.”
• “Winning a lifetime supply of your least favorite food.”
• “Tripping in front of a crowd.”
• “Having a bird poop on your head.”

First to Worst is all about predicting how your friends will think, making it a hilarious and engaging party game.