Blackjack Drinking - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Blackjack Drinking is a drinking game in the Card Games category for 2-7 players that takes about 20-40 min with a medium difficulty level.

Blackjack where losing means drinking

Equipment Needed

• Standard deck of cards
• Drinks

Setup

Dealer deals from the deck. Players have their drinks ready.

How to Play Blackjack Drinking

1. One player is dealer (rotates)
2. Deal 2 cards to each player
3. Hit, stand, double, or split as normal
4. Beat dealer = assign drinks to dealer
5. Lose to dealer = you drink
6. Bust = drink 2
7. Blackjack = assign 3 drinks
8. Push = everyone drinks 1

Tips & Strategies

Follow basic blackjack strategy. Don't hit on 17+.

Variations

Insurance: Bet drinks on dealer blackjack. Perfect Pairs: Bonus for paired cards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does dealer have to hit on 16?

Yes, standard rules. Dealer hits on 16, stands on 17.

Can we count cards?

You can try, but the drinking makes it hard!

Players: 2-7 | Duration: 20-40 min | Difficulty: medium

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