Last Updated on September 10, 2025 by The Official Game Rules Team

Slapburger is a fast-paced, action-packed card game where players race to “slap” the right combination of cards to win. The deck consists of cards with different burger ingredients, and players must match these ingredients in the correct order to build a “burger.” When a combination is complete, players quickly slap the pile to claim it. Special action cards can speed up or disrupt the game, making every round unpredictable. The first player to collect a set number of completed burgers wins the game.

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How to Play Slapburger

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Game Components

• Slapburger deck of cards (includes buns, toppings, and action cards)

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Setup

1. Shuffle the Slapburger deck.
2. Deal the cards evenly to all players. (Some players may have one extra card — that’s fine.)
3. Players keep their cards face-down in a stack in front of them.
4. Choose a player to go first.

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Objective

The goal is to win the most burgers by slapping the pile when the right card combinations appear.

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Gameplay

1. Players take turns flipping the top card of their deck into the center pile, one at a time, clockwise.
2. Watch closely! When certain burger-building combinations appear in the pile, everyone must race to slap the stack.
3. The first player to slap correctly wins the pile and starts a burger stack in front of them.

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Slapburger Combos

Players must slap when the following appear in order in the center pile:

• “Sandwich!”: Bread + Burger + Lettuce + Bread → A complete burger!
• “Slapburger!”: The special Slapburger card that should be slapped as soon as it appears.
• “Double Decker!”: Two of the same ingredient cards (i.e. two onion cards on top of each other).

If you slap incorrectly, you must give one card from your deck to the player who did slap correctly (or to the center pile if nobody slapped right).

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Running Out of Cards

• If a player runs out of cards in their deck, they’re not out! They can still slap to win piles and get back into the game.

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Winning the Game

The game ends when all cards have been played into burgers.

• The player with the most completed burgers is the winner!

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Quick Tips

• Pay close attention to the order of the cards — timing is everything!
• Don’t slap too early or you’ll lose cards.
• The more players, the more chaotic and fun the game gets.

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Slapburger FAQ

Slap Burger is a fun and chaotic game that combines speed, strategy, and dexterity. With its simple rules and fast-paced gameplay, it’s perfect for parties, family gatherings, or any social occasion where laughter and excitement are welcome.