War of Shots - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play
War of Shots is a drinking game in the Two Player category for 2 players that takes about 15-25 min with a easy difficulty level.
Card game War with shots as stakes
Equipment Needed
Setup
Deck split. Shots poured. Ready to flip.
How to Play War of Shots
- Split deck evenly
- Flip cards simultaneously
- Higher card wins
- Loser takes a shot
- War (ties) = 3 cards down, 1 up
- War loser takes 2 shots
- Run out of cards = eliminated
- Survivor wins
Tips & Strategies
Pure luck. No strategy. Just survive.
Variations
Half War: Only drink every other loss. Double: 2 cards each flip.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does this last?
- Depends on luck and your liver.
- Can we use beer instead?
- Yes! Chug duration instead of shots.
Players: 2-2 | Duration: 15-25 min | Difficulty: easy
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