Nothing gets the good times rolling like a few classic card games with a fun twist! Drunk card games are perfect for breaking the ice, sparking laughter, and keeping everyone entertained without needing complex rules or lengthy instructions. The best part? You don’t need to spend ages learning how to play just grab a deck of cards, some friends, and let the games begin.
Here are some easy-to-learn drunk card games that can turn any gathering into a memorable night. And if you’re into flirty fun, don’t forget about "Pick Me Up" – the card game designed to add a little spark to your party with hilarious pickup lines!
1. Kings (a.k.a. King’s Cup)
Setup: Spread a deck of cards face down in a circle with a drink in the middle (the “King’s Cup”).
How to Play:
- Each card has a rule, like “Ace is Waterfall” (everyone starts drinking in a sequence), “7 is Heaven” (last person to point up drinks), and “King” (pour some of your drink into the King’s Cup).
- Draw one card per turn, and follow the corresponding rule.
- When the fourth King is drawn, the unlucky player must drink the entire King’s Cup.
Why It’s Fun: Kings keeps everyone guessing with different rules for each card, making it unpredictable and hilarious. It’s an ideal choice for larger groups and always brings out the unexpected.
Pickup Line Bonus:
“Are you a King card? Because my heart just took a shot for you.”
2. Drunk Jenga
Drunk Jenga isn’t technically a card game, but it pairs perfectly with one! Write fun challenges on Jenga blocks like “take a shot” or “swap seats,” then play your favorite card game alongside it. Whoever topples the tower has to take a big drink, or face the consequences!
3. High or Low
Setup: Place a deck of cards face down in the middle.
How to Play:
- The first player guesses if the next card will be higher or lower than the previous card.
- If they’re correct, they pass the deck to the next player. If they’re wrong, they take a drink.
- This game continues until everyone’s had a few sips and laughs.
Why It’s Fun: High or Low is super easy to learn and keeps everyone on their toes with just enough luck to make it interesting.
Pickup Line Bonus:
“If my guess is right, can I have your number as my prize?”
4. Drunk UNO
UNO with a twist! Each color or action card has a new rule – for instance, draw two cards means take two sips, a reverse card means the next person drinks, and so on. This drunk spin on UNO can be a lot of fun and adds extra excitement to an already popular game.
5. Pyramid
Setup: Arrange cards in a pyramid shape, five rows high, with the top row having one card, the second row having two, and so on. Deal each player four cards.
How to Play:
- Flip over the cards in the pyramid one by one.
- When a card is revealed, players with matching cards can tell others to drink.
- Each row in the pyramid has increasing “drink penalties” (e.g., one sip for the bottom row, five sips for the top).
- Continue until the pyramid is complete.
Why It’s Fun: Pyramid gets competitive and strategic as players wait to see who they can make drink. It’s perfect for keeping everyone engaged and on the lookout for a match.
Pickup Line Bonus:
“Looks like my card and yours are a perfect match. Destiny, or just good luck?”
6. 21s
Setup: No cards needed – just players and drinks.
How to Play:
- The goal is to avoid saying “21.” Players start counting out loud from 1 to 21.
- Each player says one to three consecutive numbers in the sequence.
- The player who ends up with “21” takes a drink, and they also get to change one rule (e.g., swapping numbers or skipping a player).
- The game continues with these new rules until the counting gets too confusing (or too funny) to go on.
Why It’s Fun: 21s brings a hilarious twist as more rules get added, making it fun and challenging. It’s a great way to get everyone laughing at the inevitable mix-ups.
7. Pick Me Up – The Flirty Party Game
When you’re looking for a game that’s not just fun but also brings out the flirt in everyone, "Pick Me Up" is the perfect choice. This adult party game mixes cheesy pickup lines with clever scenarios to add a unique and humorous twist to any gathering.
How to Play:
- Each player is dealt a handful of pickup line cards. One player becomes the “Hot Date” each round.
- The Hot Date reads a scenario card, and the other players pitch their best pickup line to win their favor.
- The player with the best line gets the scenario card as a point, and the first to collect three wins the title of “King or Queen of Rizz.”
Why It’s Fun: Pick Me Up takes cheesy pickup lines and turns them into an interactive and flirty game. Perfect for friends or couples, it’s easy to play and a great addition to any night of drinking games!
8. Cheers to the Governor
Setup: No cards required. Just players sitting in a circle with drinks.
How to Play:
- Players count from 1 to 21, each person saying the next number in sequence.
- Whoever says “21” becomes the Governor and gets to make a rule (e.g., every time someone says “7” they have to clap).
- Each time the group completes a round, a new rule is added until it becomes a crazy mix of actions and laughs.
Why It’s Fun: Cheers to the Governor is simple but unpredictable, as each round adds a fresh layer of fun.
Pickup Line Bonus:
“Hey, Governor, can I get a presidential pardon…for stealing your heart?”
9. Flip Cup Relay (Card Edition)
Setup: Use a deck of cards to determine each player’s flip cup challenge. Each card value corresponds to a certain number of flips required to win.
How to Play:
- Each player draws a card to determine their flip number.
- If they succeed, they pass the challenge to the next person. If they fail, they take a sip and draw again.
- The first person to flip all required cups wins the game.
Why It’s Fun: Flip Cup Relay adds a layer of unpredictability with the cards, keeping everyone laughing (and flipping) until the end.
10. Drunk Go Fish
Setup: Use a deck of cards to play Go Fish with a twist.
How to Play:
- Players take turns asking others for specific cards to form pairs.
- Each time a player gets a match, they assign someone a drink. If they don’t have a match, they take a sip themselves.
- The game continues until all cards are matched.
Why It’s Fun: Drunk Go Fish turns a classic card game into a drinking competition, keeping everyone involved.
Pickup Line Bonus:
“Do you have a 10? No? Well, I guess I’ll just have to go fishing… for your heart.”
11. Drunk Blackjack
Setup: Same setup as traditional Blackjack but with added rules.
How to Play:
- Each player receives two cards. Aim to get as close to 21 without going over.
- If a player busts (exceeds 21), they take a drink. If the dealer busts, everyone else takes a sip.
- Keep playing until everyone’s either a winner or a little tipsy.
Why It’s Fun: Drunk Blackjack keeps the thrill of the original game with a lighthearted twist. It’s easy for newcomers and brings out everyone’s competitive spirit.
12. Never Have I Ever (Card Edition)
Setup: Write “Never Have I Ever” prompts on cards, or buy a set with pre-made cards.
How to Play:
- Players take turns drawing cards and reading the prompt aloud.
- Anyone who’s done the action on the card takes a drink.
Why It’s Fun: This game never fails to bring out laughter as players learn funny and unexpected things about each other. Perfect for getting to know new friends or sharing a laugh with old ones.
