Kings Cup - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Kings Cup is a drinking game in the Card Games category for 3-10 players that takes about 30-60 min with a easy difficulty level.

The classic card game where each card has a rule - draw and drink!

Equipment Needed

• Deck of cards
• Large cup
• Drinks

Setup

Place a large cup (the King's Cup) in the center of the table. Spread a deck of cards face-down in a circle around the cup.

How to Play Kings Cup

1. Each card has a specific rule:
2. Ace (Waterfall): Everyone drinks. The person who drew can stop when they want, then the next person can stop, and so on around the circle.
3. 2 (You): Point at someone - they drink.
4. 3 (Me): You drink.
5. 4 (Floor): Last person to touch the floor drinks.
6. 5 (Guys): All guys drink.
7. 6 (Chicks): All girls drink.
8. 7 (Heaven): Last person to point up drinks.
9. 8 (Mate): Pick a drinking buddy - when you drink, they drink.
10. 9 (Rhyme): Say a word, go around the circle rhyming. First to fail drinks.
11. 10 (Categories): Name a category, go around naming items. First to fail drinks.
12. Jack (Make a Rule): Create a rule everyone must follow.
13. Queen (Question Master): You're the Question Master until someone else draws a Queen.
14. King (Pour): Pour some of your drink into the King's Cup. Fourth King drinks it all.

Tips & Strategies

Keep track of rules! The Question Master and rule maker rules stack, so things can get complicated. Pace yourself.

Variations

Some variations include: California Kings (different rules), Sociables (all drink), or adding custom house rules.

Players: 3-10 | Duration: 30-60 min | Difficulty: easy

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