Across the Bridge - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Across the Bridge is a drinking game in the Card Games category for 2-6 players that takes about 10-15 min with a easy difficulty level.

Flip cards to cross the bridge without hitting face cards

Equipment Needed

• Standard deck of cards
• Drinks

Setup

Lay out 10 cards face down in a straight line. Keep remaining deck nearby.

How to Play Across the Bridge

1. Lay 10 cards face down in a row (the bridge)
2. Flip cards one at a time from left to right
3. Number cards are safe, continue forward
4. Jack = 1 drink, add 1 card to end
5. Queen = 2 drinks, add 2 cards
6. King = 3 drinks, add 3 cards
7. Ace = 4 drinks, add 4 cards
8. First to cross wins, others finish their drinks

Tips & Strategies

Pace yourself - the bridge can get very long. Stay positive even when adding cards.

Variations

Long Bridge: Start with 15 cards. Speed Bridge: 5-second limit per flip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if the deck runs out?

Reshuffle the discard pile and continue.

Can multiple people cross at once?

Take turns, but you can have multiple bridges going.

Players: 2-6 | Duration: 10-15 min | Difficulty: easy

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