Drinking game: Higher or Lower – The rules in detail
"Higher or Lower" is a simple yet exciting drinking game perfect for social gatherings. It combines luck, tactics, and lots of fun—ideal for parties, game nights, or as a warm-up game at a celebration.
🃏 What is needed?
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Card game : A Skat deck with 32 cards (7 to Ace)
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Alcoholic drinks : beer, shots or cocktails – depending on your preference
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Number of players : From 2 people, ideal for 2-4 players
📋 Game setup
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Shuffle the cards : The deck of cards is shuffled thoroughly and placed face down in a pile.
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Determine player order : The youngest, tallest, or the winner of Rock-Paper-Scissors goes first.
🎲 Rules of the game
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Reveal first card : The first player reveals the top card of the deck and places it face up on the table.
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Guessing : The player must now predict whether the next card will be higher or lower than the revealed card.
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Correct guess : If the prediction is correct, it is the next player's turn.
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Wrong guess : If the prediction is wrong, the guessing player has to take a drink.
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Special rule – 5 times correct : If a player guesses correctly five times in a row, he may distribute a shot to the other player.
🔄 Variations & Tips
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Play through the deck : The game ends when the deck of cards is used up.
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Reshuffle cards : After each round, the deck can be reshuffled to create variety.
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Extended rules : For additional excitement, special rules can be introduced, e.g., every player has to drink when certain cards are dealt.
⚠️ Important information
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Drink responsibly : Make sure all participants drink alcohol responsibly.
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Take breaks : Take regular breaks to maintain your mood and control your fluid intake.
Have fun playing Higher or Lower – the ideal drinking game for social gatherings!
