Duel - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play
Duel is a drinking game in the Two Player category for 2 players that takes about 15-20 min with a easy difficulty level.
Card dueling with drinks based on card difference
Equipment Needed
- Standard deck of cards
- Drinks
Setup
Shuffle and split deck. Full drinks ready.
How to Play Duel
- Split deck evenly
- Both flip top card simultaneously
- Higher card wins
- Loser drinks sips = difference in value
- Ace = 14, King = 13, Queen = 12, Jack = 11
- Tie = war (flip 3 cards each, high card takes all)
- War loser drinks 5
- Run out of cards = game over, count remaining
Tips & Strategies
It's pure luck. Just enjoy the ride and the drinks.
Variations
Double Duel: Flip 2 cards, add them up. Joker's Wild: Jokers beat everything.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if we tie during war?
- Double war! 3 more cards each, high card wins both.
- Is there any strategy?
- None. It's completely random. Enjoy the chaos.
Players: 2-2 | Duration: 15-20 min | Difficulty: easy
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