Beer card

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Beer card

Players	2 or more
Setup time	< 1 minute
Playing time	Varies
Chance	High
Skills	Social skills, drinking endurance

A beer card is a card used in various drinking games. These cards are typically part of a standard deck of cards and are used to determine actions that players must take, often involving the consumption of beer or other alcoholic beverages.

Overview

Beer cards are integral to many drinking games, which are social activities that involve the consumption of alcohol. The rules of these games can vary widely, but they often involve drawing cards and performing actions based on the card drawn. The primary objective is usually to have fun and socialize, though the consumption of alcohol is a central component.

Common Games Using Beer Cards

Several popular drinking games utilize beer cards, including:

• Kings: Also known as King's Cup, this game involves drawing cards and performing actions based on the card's value and suit.
• Circle of Death: Similar to Kings, this game involves drawing cards and following specific rules associated with each card.
• Ride the Bus: A game where players draw cards and follow a series of rules that often lead to drinking.

Rules and Variations

The specific rules for using beer cards can vary depending on the game being played. However, some common rules include:

• **Number Cards**: Often, number cards (2-10) will have specific actions associated with them, such as taking a drink, giving drinks to other players, or performing a task.
• **Face Cards**: Face cards (Jack, Queen, King) usually have more significant actions, such as starting a waterfall (where all players drink continuously until the person who started stops) or making a rule that all players must follow.
• **Aces**: Aces can have various meanings, such as starting a social (where everyone drinks) or acting as a wild card.

Safety and Responsibility

While beer cards and drinking games can be a fun way to socialize, it is important to drink responsibly. Players should be aware of their limits and ensure that they do not engage in dangerous or irresponsible behavior. It is also important to have a designated driver or use alternative transportation if alcohol consumption is involved.

See Also

• Drinking game
• Deck of cards
• Beer
• Alcoholic beverage