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Shithead & Palace Online

Launched this week

The classic multiplayer card game, in your browser for free

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The classic multiplayer card game, in your browser for free

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Play the classic backpacker card game Shithead (also known as Palace, Shed, or Karma) online with friends or smart bots. Built with a strict Zero-Friction philosophy: 100% free, zero ads, no login or app installation required. Generate a room code, share the link via WhatsApp or text, and start playing in your browser in 1 second.

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Hi Product Hunt community! 🐱👋 I'm Dor, the creator of **Shithead Online**. If you've ever backpacked across Europe, Southeast Asia, or South America, hung out in hostel common rooms, or spent late nights in college dorms, chances are you played the card game **Shithead** (also known as **Palace**, **Shed**, or **Karma**). For years, it was our go-to icebreaker with travelers and friends from all over the world. But whenever we tried to play online together across different countries, every existing option was painful: ❌ Ancient interfaces that felt like early-2000s Flash games ❌ Intrusive interstitial and video ads breaking the flow ❌ Forced app store downloads, logins, passwords, or token microtransactions I built **Shithead Online** around a strict **Zero-Friction philosophy**: ✨ **1-Click Multiplayer:** Pick a nickname, create a table, and invite your friends via WhatsApp or direct link. They are seated in 1 second without downloading or registering. ⚡ **Real-Time & Responsive:** Built with WebSockets for snappy card plays, reaction windows, and discard pile burn animations. Works smoothly on both mobile and desktop browsers. 🤖 **Smart Bots:** Want a quick round solo or need to fill empty seats? Intelligent AI bots join with one tap. 🃏 **Configurable House Rules:** Supports 2–8 players (auto-scales to a double deck), toggle Jokers on/off, Speed Mode, and custom rules like 8-on-anything. 🚫 **100% Free & Zero Ads:** No popups, no tracking walls, no monetization tricks. Just pure casual fun. Jump in for a quick round right now: 👉 https://shithead.kesher.me/?lang=en I'm hanging out here all day to hear your feedback, answer any questions, and see what local house rules you'd like added next! 💩🃏

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1d ago

Building a virtual version of Shithead / Palace: What house rules did you grow up playing with?

Hey Product Hunt community!

I'm preparing to launch Shithead Online (also known as Palace, Shed, or Karma depending on where you're from).

If you ve ever stayed in a hostel, backpacked through Southeast Asia/South America, or spent late nights in college dorms, you probably have fond (or chaotic!) memories of this card game.

One of the fascinating things about Shithead is how everyone learned slightly different "house rules":

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1d ago

Why do casual mobile games feel like ad delivery platforms instead of fun? (And how we're fixing it)

Hey everyone!

A quick observation: Remember when casual games were just about having a quick, fun 5-minute break with friends?

Today, downloading a classic card game on mobile usually means:

- 30-second unskippable video ads after every single turn

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