Hand Slap - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Hand Slap is a drinking game in the Two Player category for 2 players that takes about 10-15 min with a easy difficulty level.

Hand slapping game with drinks for slow reactions

Equipment Needed

• Drinks only

Setup

Face each other. Arms length apart. Drinks nearby.

How to Play Hand Slap

1. Face each other with hands out
2. One person palms up, other palms down
3. Palms up tries to slap palms down's hands
4. Palms down tries to dodge
5. Successful slap = other drinks
6. Missed slap = slapper drinks
7. Switch roles after each attempt
8. 5 drinks = loser

Tips & Strategies

Watch the eyes. People telegraph their moves. Stay relaxed.

Variations

Both Ways: Both try to slap simultaneously. Rapid Fire: No breaks between attempts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I only slap one hand?

Still counts as a successful slap.

Can I fake to draw a reaction?

Yes, but faking and missing = you drink.

Players: 2-2 | Duration: 10-15 min | Difficulty: easy

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