Cards Against Humanity and similar games are go-to activities for when you’re relaxing with friends and maybe having a beer. If that’s the case, why not turn it into the Cards Against Humanity Drinking Game?
At its core, the game involves players matching funny, often irreverent white cards with a prompt on a black card. Each round, the judge or ‘Card Czar’ chooses the winner of the round by selecting the funniest response.
In the Cards Against Humanity drinking game, you play with the standard rules plus some fun drinking rules that add another layer of excitement.
Here, we will take you through the rules and gameplay of the drinking game variant of this popular party game.
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Players
3+
Equipment
20-30 party cups, 2+ ping pong balls
Duration
5-10 minutes
Area
anywhere
Tabletop
yes
Drinking
yes
Cards Against Humanity Drinking Game Rules
To start, you need the official Cards Against Humanity game. Expansions are optional but can add more variety.
Alongside the game cards, you’ll need a large cup, which we’ll call the ‘Chaos Cup’. This cup plays a key role in our drinking game version.
Each player should also have their choice of drink ready. Whether it’s beer, wine, or something non-alcoholic, everyone needs something to pour into the Chaos Cup.
Here’s how it’s played:
General Game Rules
- Starting with the Chaos Cup: Before the game begins, every player pours a small amount of their drink into the Chaos Cup. This cup will be central to the drinking aspect of the game.
- Gameplay with a Twist: As usual, the Card Czar flips a black card. The other players then choose their funniest white card as a response. After all responses are in, the Card Czar shuffles and reads them out loud.
- Determining Winners and Losers: The Card Czar selects the best and worst responses. The player with the worst response takes a sip from the Chaos Cup. The winner, on the other hand, gets the black card as a point. They also have the privilege of handing out five sips to another player and adding more to the Chaos Cup.
- Winning the Game: The game continues in rounds until a player accumulates five black cards and wins the game!
Special Gameplay Rules
To keep the game interesting, here are some special rules:
- Rando Cardrissian: Each round includes an extra twist. A random white card from the deck is added to the players’ responses. This card belongs to the imaginary player Rando Cardrissian. If Rando’s card wins the round, the Card Czar must take a sip from the Chaos Cup.
- Swapping Cards for Sips: Players have the option to swap a card from their hand with a random card from the deck. This swap costs the player 5 sips. It’s a strategic move that can be used to improve their hand but comes with a drinking penalty.
- Card Czar’s Special Duty: Every third round, the Card Czar adds an extra element of surprise by adding a shot to the Chaos Cup. This increases the stakes and the fun, especially for the round’s loser who takes a sip from the cup.
End Game Rules
As the game reaches its climax, these end game rules come into play:
- Final Sip Distribution: All players, except for the winner, get a chance to hand out sips from the Chaos Cup. They give chaos sips to other players equal to the number of black cards they’ve collected.
- The Ultimate Penalty: The player who ends the game with the fewest black cards faces a significant challenge. They must drink the remaining contents of the Chaos Cup.
- Tiebreaker Round: In the event of a tie for the fewest black cards, the tied players engage in a final showdown. They play an additional round where all other players vote for the worst card. The player with the most votes for the worst card then drinks from the Chaos Cup.
These game rules ensure that the game remains engaging and suspenseful right up until the last card is played. Players are motivated not just to win but also to avoid the penalties, making every round important and every decision impactful.
Wrap Up
Each round of the Cards Against Humanity Drinking Game is exciting and fun due to the addition of the Chaos Cup. But beware! It can get quite intense in terms of drinking intensity.
Therefore, we want to remind you that it’s important to always play and drink responsibly. Make sure all players are comfortable with the rules and keep the spirit of the game light and enjoyable. Never pressure anyone into drinking if they don’t want to, and make sure that everyone’s doing good at all times.
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Other Fun Drinking Games
If you like these type of games as much as we do, you should definitely check out one of the following drinking games:
