Cho Han - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play
Cho Han is a drinking game in the Dice Games category for 2-10 players that takes about 15-30 min with a easy difficulty level.
Japanese odd-even betting
Equipment Needed
Setup
Grab two six-sided dice and a flat surface for rolling, like a sturdy table or floor. One player starts as the dealer and shakes the dice in their hands or a cup, keeping the result hidden. Everyone else bets on whether the sum will be odd (Cho) or even (Han), placing their drinks as wagers if you want to up the stakes.
How to Play Cho Han
- Set up the game according to basic rules
- Players take turns or play simultaneously
- Penalties result in drinking
- Success means assigning drinks
- Continue until winner emerges
- Loser faces final penalty
- Winner earns bragging rights
- Adjust rules as needed for your group
Tips & Strategies
Keep your bets small at first to gauge how the group is playing,some players may love bluffing about the result. If you're the dealer, shake the dice for a few extra seconds to add suspense, but make sure no one peeks. When betting drinks, try to spread your wagers across a few different players to avoid chugging too much at once. If you lose, take your penalty drink quickly so you're ready for the next round and don't hold up the game.
Variations
Instead of betting only on odd or even, players can also guess the exact sum of the dice. A correct sum guess doubles the penalty drinks assigned by the winner.: Players bet on both the odd/even result and whether doubles (e.g., two 3s) will appear. If doubles land, everyone who didn't bet on them drinks double their wager.: The dealer rolls the dice without letting anyone hear and places them under a cup. Players must rely solely on intuition when placing their bets.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happens if everyone guesses the result correctly?
- If everyone guesses correctly, the dealer drinks as a penalty for not fooling anyone. Then, the role of dealer passes to the next player.
- Can the dealer participate in betting?
- No, the dealer is strictly the one rolling and revealing the dice. Their role is to keep the game running smoothly, not to wager.
- What happens if someone bets wrong and refuses to drink?
- The group decides their penalty,typically doubling the drinks owed or assigning an extra task like rolling as the dealer for the next three rounds.
- Can we use something other than drinks for penalties?
- Yes. You can use tasks or dares instead. For example, the loser might have to sing a song, wear a goofy hat, or spin around five times before the next round.
Players: 2-10 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: easy
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