21 - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play
21 is a drinking game in the No Equipment category for 4-15 players that takes about 20-40 min with a medium difficulty level.
Count to 21 with ever-changing number rules
Equipment Needed
Setup
Sit in a circle. Agree on direction. Start counting.
How to Play 21
- Count from 1 to 21 around the circle
- Say 1 number = next person continues
- Say 2 numbers = reverse direction
- Person who says 21 drinks
- That person replaces any number with a word/action
- Example: 7 becomes 'buzz'
- Mistakes = drink and restart from 1
- Game gets crazy as rules stack
Tips & Strategies
Pay attention! Rules stack and it gets confusing. That's the fun.
Variations
Speed 21: Count in under 30 seconds. Extreme 21: Rules can be actions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if we forget a rule?
- Everyone drinks and you're reminded. Restart from 1.
- Can rules replace 21?
- Yes, 21 can become anything, but that person still drinks.
Players: 4-15 | Duration: 20-40 min | Difficulty: medium
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