Card Tower - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Card Tower is a drinking game in the Card Games category for 2-6 players that takes about 15-25 min with a medium difficulty level.

Build card tower without collapse

Equipment Needed

• Multiple decks of cards
• Drinks

Setup

Flat surface away from wind. Cards ready.

How to Play Card Tower

1. Take turns placing cards on the tower
2. Each floor requires 2 leaning cards + 1 flat
3. Must place one card per turn
4. Knock tower down = drink
5. Drinks = number of floors that fell
6. Tower survives 10 floors = everyone else drinks
7. Rebuild and continue
8. Most knockdowns finishes drink

Tips & Strategies

Light touch is everything. Don't breathe on the tower. Slow movements.

Variations

Speed Tower: 10 seconds per placement. Penalty Tower: Cards have drink assignments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the table count if it shakes?

If it's your turn and it falls, you drink. Period.

Can we use multiple decks?

Yes, for taller towers. More risk, more glory.

Players: 2-6 | Duration: 15-25 min | Difficulty: medium

Related Drinking Games

• Give and Take — Match cards to either give or take drinks
• Card on Forehead — Hold cards on forehead and bet high
• Pyramid — Climb the pyramid of cards and give out drinks
• BS Drinking — Bluffing card game where getting caught means drinking
• Spoons — Four of a kind grab spoons - loser drinks
• Up and Down the River — Match cards as dealer goes up and down
• Blackjack Drinking — Blackjack where losing means drinking
• Blind Squirrel — Build the best hand with one hidden card

From Our Blog

• Weekend Party Ideas That Guarantee a Good Time — Who doesn’t love a good party, especially on the weekend? It’s the perfect time to gather your friends, let loose, and enjoy some much-needed downtime. Whether you're planning a low-key gathering or a...
• Weekend Party Ideas You’ll Love Anytime — So you’re thinking about throwing a killer weekend party, huh? Whether you’re looking to blow off some steam after a long week, celebrate something special, or just hang out with your favorite people,...
• Travel Games That Keep the Fun Flowing — Traveling is great, but let's face it, those long hours of waiting at the airport or sitting in the backseat can get pretty dull. That's where travel games come in. With a few nifty games in your back...

Browse more Card Games drinking games or see all drinking games.