What happens if everyone folds?

The last player standing wins the pot and assigns the drinks as usual.

Can I go all-in on the first hand?

Yes, but if you lose, you'll need to finish your entire drink immediately,so think carefully.

What counts as going bankrupt?

You're bankrupt if you can't match the minimum bet, at which point you take the penalty drink and either drop out or negotiate to stay in with a new drink as your bankroll.

What if there's a tie in the showdown?

If two players tie for the best hand, they split the pot evenly in drinks, rounding up for odd amounts.

Poker Face - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Poker Face is a drinking game in the Card Games category for 3-8 players that takes about 30-45 min with a hard difficulty level.

Poker with drinks as betting chips

Equipment Needed

Standard deck of cards
Chips optional
Drinks

Setup

Shuffle a standard deck of cards and set it at the center of the table. Decide how many 'drinks' each chip will be worth or just play without chips, keeping drink counts verbal. Everyone should have their drink of choice within reach, and someone needs to act as the dealer, rotating each round or staying consistent based on preference.

How to Play Poker Face

Play Texas Hold'em rules
Bets are measured in drinks
Lose a hand = drink your bet
Win = assign your winnings
All-in = finish drink if lose
Bluffing encouraged
Best hand wins pot
Bankrupt = penalty drink

Tips & Strategies

If you're bluffing, sip your drink casually during the hand to keep your face unreadable. If someone goes all-in and loses, don't hesitate to assign them their full drink penalty,they knew the risk. Watch for players who bet big early, as they might be trying to scare everyone off rather than holding a good hand. When assigning your winnings, target players with fewer chips to keep them in the game longer and avoid the wrath of a bitter lightweight.

Variations

Double Trouble: If you lose a hand to a bluff (no one else called), double the drinks you owe.. Sober Savior: If you go bankrupt, you can avoid the penalty drink by correctly guessing the dealer's hole cards before the next hand starts.. Waterfall Wipeout: At the end of each showdown, the losing player chooses a suit, and everyone holding a card of that suit takes one drink.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if everyone folds?: The last player standing wins the pot and assigns the drinks as usual.
Can I go all-in on the first hand?: Yes, but if you lose, you'll need to finish your entire drink immediately,so think carefully.
What counts as going bankrupt?: You're bankrupt if you can't match the minimum bet, at which point you take the penalty drink and either drop out or negotiate to stay in with a new drink as your bankroll.
What if there's a tie in the showdown?: If two players tie for the best hand, they split the pot evenly in drinks, rounding up for odd amounts.

Players: 3-8 | Duration: 30-45 min | Difficulty: hard

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