Card on Forehead - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Card on Forehead is a drinking game in the Card Games category for 3-10 players that takes about 15-20 min with a easy difficulty level.

Hold cards on forehead and bet high

Equipment Needed

• Standard deck of cards
• Drinks

Setup

Deal one card face down per player.

How to Play Card on Forehead

1. Everyone gets one card face down
2. Without looking, hold card to forehead
3. You see everyone's card but yours
4. Bet on having the highest card
5. Fold = drink 1
6. Stay in and lose = drink 2
7. Winner = assign drinks equal to card value
8. Ties split, both drink for wasted round

Tips & Strategies

Read other players' reactions to your card. Their faces tell everything.

Variations

Blind Betting: Eyes closed while betting. Progressive: Increasing ante each round.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I feel my card to cheat?

No! Cheaters finish their drink.

What if everyone folds?

Everyone drinks 1. Reveal cards anyway for fun.

Players: 3-10 | Duration: 15-20 min | Difficulty: easy

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