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

• Drinks only

Setup

Sit in a circle. Agree on direction. Start counting.

How to Play 21

1. Count from 1 to 21 around the circle
2. Say 1 number = next person continues
3. Say 2 numbers = reverse direction
4. Person who says 21 drinks
5. That person replaces any number with a word/action
6. Example: 7 becomes 'buzz'
7. Mistakes = drink and restart from 1
8. 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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