War - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

War is a drinking game in the Card Games category for 2-4 players that takes about 15-30 min with a easy difficulty level.

War card game where winners assign drinks

Equipment Needed

• Standard deck of cards
• Drinks

Setup

Shuffle and deal entire deck evenly.

How to Play War

1. Split deck evenly among players
2. Everyone flips top card simultaneously
3. Highest card wins the round
4. Winner assigns drinks = difference in card values
5. Tie = War (flip 3 face down, 1 face up)
6. War winner takes all and assigns 5 drinks
7. Run out of cards = eliminated
8. Last player with cards wins

Tips & Strategies

There's no strategy here. Just enjoy the chaos of fate.

Variations

Speed War: Flip every 3 seconds. Double War: Use 2 decks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a game last?

Can be 10 minutes or 45. War is unpredictable.

What if all cards tie?

Mega war! Everyone puts down more cards.

Players: 2-4 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: easy

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