Best Drinking Games Without Cards

Why should you learn to play drinking games without cards?

Are these easier or quicker to play?

Are they more portable and simpler for parties?

Having a few great drinking games on hand that you can enjoy without cards or props can help you break the ice at any party. These portable games are usually easier to play and learn, too, so they’re ideal for situations where guests may already be a little tipsy.

In this article, we’ll introduce you to seven of our favorite drinking games to help you get started. None of these games require any props other than cups and a table, so you should be able to whip them out and play them at just about any get-together.

Keep in mind, though, that some of these games require certain types of alcohol, so make sure to stock up on whatever you need beforehand for best results.

Read on to learn more about how to play these fun and exciting drinking games.

Option #1. Fuzzy Duck

Number of players: 3 or more

Best alcohol for the game: Anything done in shots (whiskey, tequila, etc.)

#Instructions:

1. Everyone sits in a circle to begin this game.
2. The player who is chosen to begin the game says “fuzzy duck” aloud and then looks to the player to their left.
3. The next player then says “ducky fuzz,” the opposite of the original phrase.
4. This pattern continues around the circle with players repeating “fuzzy duck” and “ducky fuzz” alternately.
5. If a player wants to change the direction of the game, they can say “duzzy,” and then everyone has to go in the opposite direction.
6. It’s best to start slow until everyone gets the hang of it, but the more rotations, the faster it goes.
7. If anyone messes up the pattern or words, they have to take a drink.
8. The last person playing is the winner.

Option #2. Boat Race

Number of players: 6 or more (10 is ideal)

Best alcohol for the game: Beer

Instructions:

1. This is more or less a relay race with drinking.
2. Players divide into two even teams and sit down on the ground in a single-file (one team in one row, and the other time in another row). Think of how a team of rowers would sit in a boat.
3. The first player must chug a glass or can of beer and then tap the glass or can on their head.
4. Then the next player in the team must repeat the process.
5. This continues until the last player in the team has finished their beer. The team that finishes first is the winner.

Option #3. Power Hour

Number of players: 2 or more

Best alcohol for the game: Beer

Instructions:

1. This game is played over the course of an hour, so be sure to set aside plenty of time for it.
2. In this game, players must take a shot of beer every minute for one hour.
3. Players can do whatever they want during the hour as long as they are careful to take their shot of beer every minute.
4. Any player that makes it through the hour still taking shots is a winner. If no one makes it through the hour, the one who lasts the longest is the winner.

Option #4. The Titanic Game

Number of players: 3 or more

Best alcohol for the game: Beer and sake

Instructions:

1. Fill a beer glass about ¾ of the way full with beer of your choice.
2. Float a sake glass or shot glass in the beer, taking care not to let it sink.
3. Each player then takes a bottle of sake and adds a little bit to the sake cup, taking turns going around the circle.
4. Players must add a little to the cup, but can add just a drop or two at a time if they want to.
5. The last person to add sake to the cup before the cup sinks into the beer has to drink the whole glass.

Option #5. Edward 40 Hands

Number of players: One, with friends to help

Best alcohol for the game: Any malt liquor (two bottles)

Instructions:

1. This option is an old drinking game, but it’s a classic.
2. The player holds both bottles of liquor while friends tape or otherwise fasten the bottles to their hands.
3. The player holding the liquor must then drink both bottles before the tape can be removed.
4. Ideally, the player should chug both at the same time.
5. This game can be made into a competition if more than one player chugs bottles of liquor at the same time. In this case, the first to finish wins.

Option #6. Flip Cup

Number of players: 4 or more

Best alcohol for the game: Beer

Instructions:

1. Players divide into evenly matched teams.
2. Each team lines up along either side of a long table, with each player standing in front of a plastic cup. Several beers are placed in the center of the table for players to reach easily for refills.
3. Each player fills their individual glass up about halfway with beer.
4. The players then face off against the opponent on the opposite side of the table and chug their beer after saying a rhyme.
5. After the beer has been chugged, the player must flip their cup.
6. When the flipped cup lands, the next person in the line can take their turn. If the cup falls but doesn’t land upside-down, it has to be flipped again until it lands correctly.
7. The team that finishes first is the winner. This game can easily be played in rounds.

Option #7. Never Have I Ever

Number of players: 2 or more

Best alcohol for the game: Any (tequila is a good choice)

Instructions:

1. For this game, players should sit in a circle or close to one another.
2. The first player begins by saying “never have I ever” and then finishing the statement with something they have never done. For example, “never have I ever gotten a speeding ticket.”
3. If any of the other players have done what the first player mentions, they must take a shot of alcohol and then tell the story behind it.
4. The game progresses around the room as everyone takes their turn and tells their stories.

Conclusion

There are plenty of great party drinking games you and your friends can enjoy even when you don’t have cards or props handy. Remember, though, that these games should only be played by adults and are absolutely not recommended for parties where kids will be present.

It’s important to be safe and make good decisions when you’re planning and participating in a party with drinking games. Keep in mind that safety should always be your number one priority, whether you’re the host of the party or not. Here are a few tips for safety when playing drinking games:

• Never drink and drive. If you’re hosting the party, make sure your guests don’t leave right after the drinking game has ended.
• Play in a safe space. Never play a drinking game in an unfamiliar location.
• Play with people you trust. Don’t play a drinking game if you feel uncomfortable about anyone at the party.

By keeping these tips in mind, you’ll have a safer and more enjoyable time as a party guest or as a host.