High Low - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

High Low is a drinking game in the Card Games category for 2-8 players that takes about 10-20 min with a easy difficulty level.

Guess higher or lower than the previous card

Equipment Needed

• Standard deck of cards
• Drinks

Setup

Shuffle deck. Place face down with one card flipped.

How to Play High Low

1. Flip the first card face up
2. Guess if next card is higher or lower
3. Correct = you're safe
4. Wrong = drink
5. Tie = drink double
6. 5 correct in a row = assign 5 drinks
7. New player takes over after a miss
8. Deck empty = most correct wins

Tips & Strategies

Track what cards have been played. Math helps your odds.

Variations

Double Down: Bet drinks on confidence. Red or Black: Add color guessing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Aces count as high or low?

Usually high (14), but can be house rules.

What if the same card appears?

That's a tie. Drink double.

Players: 2-8 | Duration: 10-20 min | Difficulty: easy

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