Duel - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Duel is a drinking game in the Two Player category for 2 players that takes about 15-20 min with a easy difficulty level.

Card dueling with drinks based on card difference

Equipment Needed

• Standard deck of cards
• Drinks

Setup

Shuffle and split deck. Full drinks ready.

How to Play Duel

1. Split deck evenly
2. Both flip top card simultaneously
3. Higher card wins
4. Loser drinks sips = difference in value
5. Ace = 14, King = 13, Queen = 12, Jack = 11
6. Tie = war (flip 3 cards each, high card takes all)
7. War loser drinks 5
8. Run out of cards = game over, count remaining

Tips & Strategies

It's pure luck. Just enjoy the ride and the drinks.

Variations

Double Duel: Flip 2 cards, add them up. Joker's Wild: Jokers beat everything.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if we tie during war?

Double war! 3 more cards each, high card wins both.

Is there any strategy?

None. It's completely random. Enjoy the chaos.

Players: 2-2 | Duration: 15-20 min | Difficulty: easy

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