As an expert sommelier and brewer, I can certainly provide you with the rules for the popular drinking game, Kings. This game is known for its fun and unpredictable nature, making it a favorite among many party-goers. So, grab your favorite drink and let's dive into the rules!
1. Setting up the Game:
– Gather a deck of playing cards and a group of friends who are ready to have a good time.
– Place a large cup in the center of the table, which will serve as the “King's Cup.”
– Shuffle the deck and spread the cards face-down around the cup in a circular formation.
2. Assigning Card Values:
– Before starting the game, assign a specific rule or action to each card value. Here is a common breakdown:
– Ace: Everyone drinks (or a specific number of sips can be decided).
– Two: The player who drew the card chooses someone to drink.
– Three: The player who drew the card drinks.
– Four: Everyone races to touch the floor, and the last one to do so drinks.
– Five: The player who drew the card drinks.
– Six: Everyone drinks.
– Seven: Everyone points towards the ceiling, and the last one to do so drinks.
– Eight: The player who drew the card picks a drinking buddy, and whenever they drink, the buddy must drink too.
– Nine: The player who drew the card starts a rhyme, and everyone takes turns continuing the rhyme until someone messes up and drinks.
– Ten: The player who drew the card drinks.
– Jack: The player who drew the card becomes the “Thumb Master” and can place their thumb on the table at any time. All other players must follow suit, and the last one to do so drinks.
– Queen: The player who drew the card becomes the “Question Master” and can ask any player a question. If that player fails to respond with a question, they drink.
– King: The player who drew the card pours a portion of their drink into the King's Cup. The game continues until the fourth King is drawn, at which point the person who drew the final King must drink the entire contents of the King's Cup.
3. Playing the Game:
– The game begins with the first player drawing a card from the circle.
– The player must perform the action associated with the card they drew.
– After completing the action, the player places the card face-up on the table, and the turn passes to the next player in a clockwise direction.
– The game continues with each player drawing a card, following the corresponding rule until the King's Cup is consumed.
4. Optional House Rules:
– While the above rules provide a solid foundation for playing Kings, many groups enjoy adding their own house rules to make the game more unique and tailored to their preferences.
– Some common additional rules include making a waterfall, where each player starts drinking after the person to their right begins until the original player stops, or creating a rule where certain words are forbidden, and anyone caught saying them must drink.
Remember, the rules of Kings can be adapted and personalized based on the preferences of your group. The most important aspect is to have fun, drink responsibly, and create lasting memories with friends. Cheers!