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

1. Dealer shakes two dice in a cup
2. Players bet odd (Han) or even (Chō)
3. Reveal the dice
4. Wrong guess = drink
5. Correct guess = safe, can give out a drink
6. Dealer rotates each round
7. Three wrong in a row = finish your drink
8. 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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