This continues around the circle until someone can’t think of something in that category or the options have been exhausted that person draws. Starting with the person to your left, that person has to think of something in that category. For example, you might decide that everyone needs to list an NBA team. This continues around the circle until someone can’t find a rhyme. The person who drew the card says a word, and the person to their left has to come up with a word that rhymes. This lasts until either one of you draws eight again and chooses a new drinking buddy. Choose a drinking buddy that person now has to drink every time you do, and you have to drink when they do. Everyone points upward toward the ceiling (heaven), and the person who does it last has to drink.Įight = Mate. Everyone touches the floor the last person to not touch the floor has to drink.įive = Guys. The person who drew the card drinks.įour = Floor. The person who drew the card chooses someone else to drink. Starting with the person who drew the card, everyone starts drinking as the person to their left starts drinking, creating a “waterfall” effect around the table, and they can’t stop until the person on the left stops. Here’s the rundown of the actions for each card note that there is usually more than one option for what the cards signify, so you may be used to a slightly different version:Īce = Waterfalls. Each card has a designated action the player(s) must complete. The players sit in a circle with the cup in the middle, taking turns picking a card from a shuffled pack. To start, you’ll need a deck of cards, a cup, and your booze of choice. If it’s been a while since you last played, here’s a refresher.

This popular card game is a mainstay of college parties, especially with large groups, and always makes for a fun and entertaining time. King's Cup is, quite clearly, the king of the drinking games. We've got the rules for some of our favorite drinking card games, below, along with some more elaborate ones you can buy online. Sure, it's a little more complicated, but a good game with your buddies is worth it.

Makes sense, who wouldn't want to revisit those old college memories of playing King's Cup? Or learn a new game by gathering (safely) with friends to play a drinking card game or two? With a bit of ingenuity, some of these games could even be played virtually for example, you could designate a dealer in each house to make sure all the cards line up and are the same for each player. The very best of them tend to be drinking card games. Everyone loves a good drinking game, this much is true.

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