Chō-Han - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play
Chō-Han is a drinking game in the Dice Games category for 2-20 players that takes about 10-20 min with a easy difficulty level.
Bet on odd or even dice totals - Japanese style
Equipment Needed
- Two dice
- Cup or bowl
- Drinks
Setup
One dealer at a time with dice and cup. Others sit around ready to bet.
How to Play Chō-Han
- Dealer shakes two dice in a cup
- Players bet odd (Han) or even (Chō)
- Reveal the dice
- Wrong guess = drink
- Correct guess = safe, can give out a drink
- Dealer rotates each round
- Three wrong in a row = finish your drink
- Lucky streak of 5 = make a new rule
Tips & Strategies
It's 50/50, so just have fun with it. Track streaks for superstitious betting.
Variations
High Stakes: Guess exact total for bonus. Speed Round: 5 second betting.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if someone doesn't bet in time?
- They drink for not participating.
- Can you bet on specific numbers?
- In the base game, no. But house rules can add this.
Players: 2-20 | Duration: 10-20 min | Difficulty: easy
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