Speed Drinking - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Racing card game where slowest player drinks

Equipment Needed

  • Standard deck of cards
  • Drinks

Setup

Split deck. Each player lays out 5 cards face up.

How to Play Speed Drinking

  1. Each player gets half the deck
  2. Lay out 5 cards in front of you
  3. Two cards flip in the center to start
  4. Play cards one higher or lower than center cards
  5. No turns - just go as fast as possible
  6. Empty your 5 cards, draw 5 more
  7. First to play all cards wins
  8. Loser drinks for 5 seconds

Tips & Strategies

Keep scanning both center piles. Speed and vision win.

Variations

Double Speed: Use two decks. Blind Speed: Cards face down.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if we both play the same card?
First one down counts. The other goes back.
What if nobody can play?
Both flip a new card from your deck to the center.

Players: 2-2 | Duration: 5-10 min | Difficulty: medium