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

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