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Card Games
Pinochle
SetupPlayers 2-4 (best if played with two people or two teams of two) Materials Pinochle deck (or create one with two identical card decks) Pen and paper Additional Setup Notes If you choose to design your own Pinochle deck, select 2 decks of cards that have the same...
Old Maid
Setup Players 2-8 Materials Deck of cards Additional Setup Notes Before playing, select a player to be the designated dealer for the game. The dealer is chosen by each player receiving a card from a shuffled deck; whoever gets the highest card is the first...
Snap
Setup Players 2-6 players Materials A standard pack of 52 cards Scoring The first person to accumulate all the cards will win the game of Snap. Additional Setup Notes Shuffle the card deck thoroughly. Deal out all cards face down starting at dealers left. It...
Hearts
Setup Players 3-5 players Typically played with four players Materials A standard 52 pack of cards A pen and paper to keep track of penalty scores after each hand Scoring Players avoid taking cards to end up with the lowest score at the end of the game. All Heart...
Board Games
The New Girl Drinking Game: True American
SetupPlayers You can play solo or in teams No set number of people is specified, though a group of 5-8 is ideal Materials Plenty of beer: 5 per player A bottle of liquor that is “The King” Pillows, blankets, chairs, sofa, furniture to counteract the floor being lava...
Camel Up
SetupPlayers 2-8 players Materials 1 Game board 1 Pyramid 5 Camels 5 Dice 40 Race Betting cards 15 Leg Betting tiles 5 Pyramid tiles 50 Egyptian Pound coins 20 Egyptian Pound cards 1 Leg Starting Player marker Board Game Setup Notes Camel Up is an immersive and...
Guess Who?
SetupPlayers Ideally 2 players, however you may play in teams, too, if you wish. Ages 6 and up. Materials The Game Box. Two boards with 24 characters each, one for each player. Character cards. Rulebook for the game setup and gameplay instructions. You can also refer...
Snake Oil
SetupPlayers 3-10 Materials Snake Oil Game Pack that includes: 28 double-sided customer cards (56 Customers) and 336 purple word cards. Note: Earlier editions of Snake Oil may include 72 Customer cards. There are also several Snake Oil expansion packs, such as the...
Party Games
Flip Cup tic-tac-toe
SetupPlayers 2 or 4 players (divided into two teams of 2) Materials Plastic cups (2 different colors, enough for 9 per team) A flat surface like a table that is high enough for players to flip cups on Marker (to draw the tic-tac-toe board on the surface) Optional:...
Who’s Most Likely to
SetupPlayers: A minimum of three players, but it can accommodate larger groups, making it a fun pick for parties or gatherings Best suitable for ages 17 and up; if you’re playing a drinking game variation, make sure to up the age to 21! Materials: A deck of cards...
How to Play Four Corners
SetupMaterials A sturdy table 4+ cans of beer One ping pong ball Paper towel if playing indoors; it can get messy if beer is knocked off tables! Players Four Corners can accommodate four players, or you can play in four teams of two, alternating who’s playing Age 21...
Musical Chairs
SetupPlayers 3 + (the more the merrier!) Materials Chairs, one chair less than the number of players Music (larger games might demand a speaker) Additional Setup Notes Make sure you have a playing area large enough to accommodate the players Set up the chairs so that...
Dice Games
Farkle
SetupPlayers 2+ players Materials 6x standard dice Pen and paper to track scores Scoring Players compete to reach 10,000 points to win the game. Alternatively, you can agree on another winning threshold and aim to reach a 1,000 or 5,000, for instance, here’s how...
Shut the Box
SetupPlayers 2, 3, or 4 players are recommended Materials 2 standard dice Shut the Box game board includes nine boxes numbered 1-9 but you can also make this yourself if needed Nine chips or similar to use as markers if you don’t have the official board to turn the...
Bunco
SetupPlayers 12+ players Materials Bunco Game Set Scoring Players earn points by rolling specific numbers on the dice; the score matches the round number being played (e.g., in Round 1, rolling ones earn points, in Round 2, rolling twos, and so on). Rolling one of...
LCR
SetupPlayers 3+ players but three at a minimum as you need someone to your left and your right Materials A set of three regular dice or a special set of LCR dice that have the dot, L, C, and R symbols to play Three chips per player so nine for a three person game...
Drinking Games
Flip Cup tic-tac-toe
SetupPlayers 2 or 4 players (divided into two teams of 2) Materials Plastic cups (2 different colors, enough for 9 per team) A flat surface like a table that is high enough for players to flip cups on Marker (to draw the tic-tac-toe board on the surface) Optional:...
How to Play Four Corners
SetupMaterials A sturdy table 4+ cans of beer One ping pong ball Paper towel if playing indoors; it can get messy if beer is knocked off tables! Players Four Corners can accommodate four players, or you can play in four teams of two, alternating who’s playing Age 21...
Dizzy Bat
SetupPlayers 2+ Materials Wiffle Ball Bat and Ball Set Beer (cans are recommended as a substitute to wiffle balls) Additional Setup Notes Dizzy Bat should be played outdoors with plenty of space and caution to prevent injury. Create a Dizzy Bat setup by chopping the...
Power Hour
Setup Players Flexible with as many players as needed Materials A group of friends A mild beverage of your choice but usually beer A timer, usually on a smartphone Shot glasses for all players Additional Setup Notes Play responsibly and make sure contestants...
Latest Game Instructions
Best Board Games for Adults
Is there anything that beats a game night with friends? Nothing compares to busting open a board game with loved ones. While dozens if not hundreds of board games have been tailored-made for children, over time, the board game catalog has expanded to include several...
Best Card Games for College Students
Card games are always a solid choice when it comes to having downtime or spending quality time with friends. With hundreds of games to choose from, the possibilities are endless, with many card games becoming beloved drinking competitions as college students play....
Craps
SetupPlayers Up to 20 Materials Craps felt layout 5 Dice Dice stick ON/OFF Lammers Casino chips (200+) Additional Craps Notes While playing craps, the two dice must be rolled at the same time. Throwing them separately is against the rules. Additionally, the dice must...
Best Games for a Family Game Night
In today's digital age, quality family time can be hard to come by. Between tablets, smartphones, and social media, our attention spans are stretched thin. But what if there was a way to disconnect from the digital world and reconnect with the people who matter most? ...
Flip Cup tic-tac-toe
SetupPlayers 2 or 4 players (divided into two teams of 2) Materials Plastic cups (2 different colors, enough for 9 per team) A flat surface like a table that is high enough for players to flip cups on Marker (to draw the tic-tac-toe board on the surface) Optional:...
Who’s Most Likely to
SetupPlayers: A minimum of three players, but it can accommodate larger groups, making it a fun pick for parties or gatherings Best suitable for ages 17 and up; if you’re playing a drinking game variation, make sure to up the age to 21! Materials: A deck of cards...
The New Girl Drinking Game: True American
SetupPlayers You can play solo or in teams No set number of people is specified, though a group of 5-8 is ideal Materials Plenty of beer: 5 per player A bottle of liquor that is “The King” Pillows, blankets, chairs, sofa, furniture to counteract the floor being lava...
Most Unique Board and Card Games for Friends and Family
Tired of the tired old card game routine? Looking to level up your game night with unique experiences? Dive into our world of the coolest, most interesting board games and card games on Amazon for all kinds of players! We'll explore titles that go beyond dice rolls,...
Best Scrabble Words
Scrabble, the iconic word game loved by millions worldwide, is a mix of vocabulary prowess with a touch of good old luck. In this article, we’ll detail the path to Scrabble mastery through top-scoring words, unique groupings, and gems that will help you win, word...
How to Play Four Corners
SetupMaterials A sturdy table 4+ cans of beer One ping pong ball Paper towel if playing indoors; it can get messy if beer is knocked off tables! Players Four Corners can accommodate four players, or you can play in four teams of two, alternating who’s playing Age 21...
Best Starting Words for Wordle
What Are the Best Starting Words for the Wordle Based on Statistics?Wordle is a game where every move counts and every word matters. You need a strategic approach that can make all the difference between winning and losing. While players adhere to different...
Beer Olympic Games: What Are the Best Boozy Events?
If you’re hosting an upcoming Beer Olympics, you’ve got some exciting decisions to make. From the Beer Olympics theme to potential beer brands, planning a Beer Olympics is a heroic task, but many would agree the most crucial element of the day is the games themselves....