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