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Circle of Death Drinking Game

There are many variations of the Circle of Death Drinking Game on the web but I couldn’t find the one we always played. So sad! At least it was until this lovely web page was created. I love this game because it incorporates so many other fun drinking games.

Some people also call Circle of Death "Kings" but we never did.

Things you’ll need:

• Deck of Cards
• A Beer in a Cup
• Drinks!

Setting Up Circle of Death

Spread the cards out in a circle. Make sure all the cards are touching other cards. Place the beer in a cup in the middle of the circle.

Playing Circle of Death

Each player takes turns selecting a card. Each card has its own

Ace - player makes a rule
King - a round of Categories
Queen - a round of Questions
Jack - a round of I Never
10 - player becomes ThumbMaster
9 - 6 & 9 are socials! Everyone drinks!
8 - person to player’s right drinks
7 - person to player’s left drinks
6 - 6 & 9 are socials! Everyone drinks!
5 - player becomes HandMaster
2, 3, or 4 - player drinks the number on the card

Also, the person that breaks the circle of cards, has to chug the beer in the middle of the circle.

Don’t know what all those games are? Let me explain.

Ace - Making a Rule
The player gets to make any rule they like. This can be anything from every other player saying a phrase like "Mandi is the goddess of all things beautiful" before they drink or that no player can use another player’s first name. Here's a whole list of rule ideas. Any player who breaks the rule, drinks!

King - a round of Categories
The player that selected the King declares a category and then starts the round with something in that category. For example, if the category is "Brand Names of Vodka", then players would have to name things in that category such as ‘Absolute’, ‘Smirnoff’, ‘Skyy’, etc. Then each player in the circle must add a thing in that category. The player who repeats something already named, can’t think of something, or gets it wrong, drinks!

Some suggested categories are Types of Drinks, Condoms, Positions, Cars, Sexy Movie Stars, or Bars in Your Town. You can also spice this up with personal categories such as "Girls that Jack wishes he had kissed". Jack may not love you for it but your friends will be amused.

Queen - a round of Questions
Ah, one of my favorites. This is where the player that drew the Queen looks at any other player and asks any question. Then, that player must ask a different question to any other player. This goes on until someone doesn’t ask a question or chooses to answer a question. That person drinks.

As a side note, I once broke up with a boy during this game. He looked at me and asked, "Are you ever going to sleep with me?" and I chose to answer him in the negative. I had to drink but it was an easy way to end that relationship. Be careful what you ask. :)

Jack - a round of I Never
This game rocks in Circle of Death or all on its own (where you end up blitzed). This starts with the player that picked up the Jack stating "I Never . . ." and adding whatever to the end of that phrase. It can be something he/she has or has not done. Every player must drink if they have done what was stated. If they have not done it, they do not drink. Then, every other player states an "I Never". The round ends when it gets back to the original player that pulled the Jack.

There is one additional rule. If someone is busted, meaning that they didn’t drink when they should have, they must chug whatever they are drinking.

Confused? Let me give you a real-life example. The statement was "I’ve Never dated anyone in this room." I looked around and didn’t think I had to drink until my ex uncovered himself from behind some girl’s face and busted me. Whoops.

This game is great to play with people you don’t know. You’ll learn a lot.

10 - player becomes ThumbMaster
The ThumbMaster is simply the person that can put their thumb on the table during any point in the game and the other players must follow. The last player to put their thumb on the table, drinks. The ThumbMaster rules until another player draws a 10.

5 - player becomes HandMaster
Same concept as the ThumbMaster. The HandMaster can put their hand on the table during any point in the game and the other players must follow. The last player to put their hand on the table, drinks. The HandMaster rules until another player draws a 5.

Party Game Cost - $0-$10

Assuming you have a deck of cards and a beer this game costs you nada! Otherwise, go to 7-11, pick up a 6-pack and a deck and enjoy the entertainment!

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