Give and Take - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Give and Take is a drinking game in the Card Games category for 3-8 players that takes about 15-25 min with a easy difficulty level.

Match cards to either give or take drinks

Equipment Needed

• Standard deck of cards
• Drinks

Setup

Two rows of 6 cards labeled Give and Take. Deal 4 cards to each player.

How to Play Give and Take

1. Deal 4 cards to each player
2. Create two rows of 6 cards: Give row and Take row
3. Flip Give row cards one at a time
4. Match? You give drinks equal to position (1-6)
5. Flip Take row cards
6. Match? You take drinks equal to position
7. No bluffing in this version
8. Whoever drinks most buys next round

Tips & Strategies

Hope your matches are in the Give row! Keep track of how much everyone is drinking.

Variations

Bluff version: Allow bluffing like Beeramid. Extreme: Double all drink values.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I match in both rows?

You both give and take for that value.

Can I split drinks I give?

Yes, distribute them however you like.

Players: 3-8 | Duration: 15-25 min | Difficulty: easy

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