War of Shots - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

War of Shots is a drinking game in the Two Player category for 2 players that takes about 15-25 min with a easy difficulty level.

Card game War with shots as stakes

Equipment Needed

• Cards
• Shot glasses
• Liquor

Setup

Deck split. Shots poured. Ready to flip.

How to Play War of Shots

1. Split deck evenly
2. Flip cards simultaneously
3. Higher card wins
4. Loser takes a shot
5. War (ties) = 3 cards down, 1 up
6. War loser takes 2 shots
7. Run out of cards = eliminated
8. Survivor wins

Tips & Strategies

Pure luck. No strategy. Just survive.

Variations

Half War: Only drink every other loss. Double: 2 cards each flip.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this last?

Depends on luck and your liver.

Can we use beer instead?

Yes! Chug duration instead of shots.

Players: 2-2 | Duration: 15-25 min | Difficulty: easy

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