Adding a fun twist to classic card games can bring new energy to your gatherings, and adding drinks to the mix only amplifies the excitement! When it comes to turning familiar games into drinking games, the rules can be adjusted to keep things both engaging and lighthearted. Whether you’re a fan of classics like Kings or a simple deck of cards, here are some creative variations of classic card games to make any night unforgettable.
And if you’re in the mood for an icebreaker that’s as flirty as it is funny, "Pick Me Up" is a game designed to keep everyone laughing and maybe even blushing throughout the night. So gather your friends, grab a deck, and get ready for some good-natured fun.
1. King’s Cup: Drunk Royale Edition
King’s Cup is a classic, but why not spice it up a bit? In this version, each card has an extra twist, making every round different.
Setup: Place a large cup in the center of the table, surround it with a deck of cards, and assign each card a specific action. For an added twist, replace the final “King’s Cup” with a themed drink that fits the night’s vibe.
New Rules:
- Ace: Waterfall, where everyone drinks in sequence, but the leader must hold their drink longer than usual.
- 2: For every “2” drawn, the person who drew it says the cheesiest pickup line they know before assigning two sips to anyone they like.
- 5: Guys drink. But before they do, each has to share a funny memory from a past party.
- 10: Instead of categories, make it “Confessions.” Each player confesses something funny or embarrassing, making it a fun way to get to know everyone.
Pickup Line: “Do you have a map? Because I just got lost in this game.”
This new setup adds personality and charm, making King’s Cup fresh every time you play.
2. Go Fish: “Drink Fish” Style
In this take on Go Fish, players are encouraged to guess each other's cards with hilarious prompts. Instead of the typical "Do you have any 5s?" try "Do you have any regrets from last weekend?" or "Are you hiding any secrets?" If they have the card, they must reveal it and answer the question before handing it over. If they don’t, they drink.
Rules:
- Pairs: Whenever a pair is completed, the player who collected it assigns drinks based on the card number. (If it’s two 3s, they assign three sips, and so on.)
- No Pairs: If no match is made, the player drinks and has to share a funny story.
- Full Hand Completion: Whoever finishes their hand first gets to make up a new rule for everyone to follow.
Pickup Line: “Are you a magician? Because every time I look at my cards, they seem to disappear into your hand.”
This version of Go Fish keeps things simple but adds just enough flair to keep everyone entertained.
3. Slapjack: Speed and Sips
Slapjack is all about speed, but add drinks, and things can get chaotic! In Drunk Slapjack, if you’re too slow, you’ll be drinking.
Rules:
- As usual, players flip cards into the center pile one at a time, but now, every “Jack” that appears means it’s time to slap. The last person to slap takes a sip.
- False Slap: If someone slaps at the wrong time, they drink twice.
- Doubles: If two cards of the same rank are played consecutively, everyone has to drink and take turns saying something nice about the person to their left.
Pickup Line: “You must be tired because you keep running through my mind especially when I’m trying to win this game!”
With Slapjack’s quick reactions and silly new rules, it’s perfect for a game night with friends.
4. Crazy Eights: Crazy Drunk Eights
Crazy Eights is simple to learn and turns surprisingly intense as a drinking game. Each “8” now represents a crazy action, adding layers of fun as the game goes on.
Rules:
- Playing an 8: The player can make a rule for the next round (e.g., no names allowed, or everyone must talk in a funny accent).
- Matching Cards: If someone matches the suit or rank of the previous card, they can choose a player to take a drink.
- Final Card: The last player to have cards drinks for as many seconds as they have cards left in their hand.
Pickup Line: “Are you a deck of cards? Because I’m shuffling my way closer to you.”
Crazy Eights with a drinking twist is perfect for light-hearted fun and easy laughs.
5. Drunk Poker: Sips and Chips
This variation of poker brings new stakes to the table. Instead of betting chips, players bet with sips of their drinks, which raises the stakes without needing cash.
Rules:
- Betting: Players can raise the “bet” by adding sips, which they assign to the losers.
- Winning Hand: The person with the winning hand gets to make a rule for everyone to follow.
- Bluffing Penalty: If someone calls your bluff and you’re caught, you drink for the difference between the number of cards in your hand and theirs.
Pickup Line: “Are you a high card? Because you just raised the stakes of this game.”
Drunk Poker is ideal for groups who like strategy but want a fun, laid-back twist.
6. War: Battle of the Drinks
War is usually a game of endurance, but with a drinking twist, it becomes a lot more thrilling. Each time there’s a “war,” both players drink.
Rules:
- War: When a “war” happens (two cards of equal value), both players involved drink for five seconds.
- Victory: The winner of each round assigns a drink to another player.
- End Game: The person with the fewest cards at the end must chug the remainder of their drink.
Pickup Line: “I may be bad at winning cards, but I’ll never lose your attention.”
This variation of War combines the simplicity of the classic game with a fun drinking element.
7. Drunk Old Maid
Old Maid is a great choice for casual groups, and when drinks are involved, it becomes even more hilarious. The goal is to avoid ending up with the Old Maid card, but the drinking twist keeps things light.
Rules:
- Old Maid Draw: Whoever ends up with the Old Maid drinks and has to answer a silly question from each player.
- Matching Pair: When a pair is drawn, the player who collected it can assign drinks.
- Round Loser: At the end of each round, whoever has the most pairs gets to make a new rule for everyone to follow.
Pickup Line: “Are you the Old Maid? Because you’ve got me hooked and I can’t let go.”
Drunk Old Maid keeps things casual while encouraging plenty of laughter and bonding.
8. High Card, Low Card
This game is incredibly easy to play and is perfect when you want something quick and simple. The rules involve each player drawing a card from the deck and either drinking or assigning drinks.
Rules:
- High Card: The player with the highest card gives out a drink to anyone they choose.
- Low Card: The player with the lowest card drinks.
- Ties: If two players tie, they drink together and share their best pickup line.
Pickup Line: “Are you the high card? Because you’re definitely my ace.”
This is a great game for warming up the crowd and keeping everyone entertained without any complex rules.
9. Hearts: Drinking with Heart
In Drunk Hearts, every time someone collects a heart, they’re required to take a drink. This version is perfect for fans of the traditional game who want to try something new.
Rules:
- Hearts: Each heart collected means a drink.
- Queen of Spades: Whoever gets stuck with the Queen of Spades must finish their drink.
- End of Round: The person with the most hearts assigns drinks based on their total score.
Pickup Line: “Are you a heart? Because I’m starting to feel something here.”
Drunk Hearts adds a little twist to the original, making it fun and unpredictable.
10. Snap: Fast and Tipsy
Snap requires quick reflexes and concentration, which only adds to the fun once drinks are involved. It’s simple but can get surprisingly competitive.
Rules:
- Snap: When a match is found, everyone else has to drink, and the person who called it hands out sips.
- False Call: If someone calls “Snap!” incorrectly, they drink twice.
- Sudden Match: Any two players who find a match together must drink together.
Pickup Line: “You must be a snap because you got my heart racing.”
Snap is ideal for adding fast-paced fun to the night.
