Card drinking games: the 8 best games with cards
There is a deck of cards in almost every student house. That is all you need for a good night.
These are the 8 best card drinking games. For every game you see how many people can play and what you need. The full rules are always one click away.
01Kingsen
- Players: 3 to 12
- What you need: Playing cards, Shot glass, Drinks
Kingsen is the Dutch version of Kings Cup. Every card comes with a task. Just try not to be the one who draws the last king.
Read the full Kingsen rules.
02Ride the Bus
- Players: 2 to 8
- What you need: Playing cards, Drinks
Ride the Bus is a card game with a few rounds. First you collect cards. Then the pyramid decides who has to ride the bus.
Read the full Ride the Bus rules.
03Fuck the Dealer
- Players: 3 to 8
- What you need: Playing cards, Drinks
Fuck the Dealer is a card game where everyone tries to beat the dealer by guessing the value of the next card.
Read the full Fuck the Dealer rules.
04Higher or Lower
- Players: 2 to 10
- What you need: Playing cards, Drinks
Higher or Lower is a simple card game where you keep guessing. Will the next card be higher or lower?
Read the full Higher or Lower rules.
05Ring of Fire
- Players: 2 to 12
- What you need: Playing cards, Cup, Drinks
Ring of Fire, also known as Kings Cup, is the classic card drinking game. Draw a card from the ring and do the task that goes with it.
Read the full Ring of Fire rules.
06Horse Race (Camel Race)
- Players: 2 to 12
- What you need: Playing cards, Drinks
Horse Race, also called Camel Race, is a card game where the four aces race each other. Bet your sips and hope your horse wins.
Read the full Horse Race (Camel Race) rules.
07Bakplaten
- Players: 2 to 10
- What you need: Playing cards, Drinks
Bakplaten is a super simple Dutch card game. Draw a face card? Then it's your turn to drink.
Read the full Bakplaten rules.
08Mijnenveld
- Players: 1 to 10
- What you need: Playing cards
Mijnenveld is a Dutch card drinking game. Pick a path through the cards. Step on a face card or an ace and you start over.
Read the full Mijnenveld rules.
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