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Drinking game: horse racing

Horse racing

Rules for drinking horse racing

Horse racing as a drinking game is a very fun drinking game where players bet which horse will actually win the race.

Suitable for 4 players or more.

Accessories:

  • Deck of cards
  • One beer or similar per person

Structure:

Place all four jacks (visible) next to each other at the top of the table. These symbolize the 4 horses. In the 2nd row, another 7 (poker) cards (not visible) are placed one below the other on the side. This is the circuit. The entire structure is L-shaped.

Rules:

Each player chooses a horse (a jack) and places, for example, half a glass of beer on the jack of clubs. But he has to drink his commitment himself beforehand. If his horse wins, he can distribute double the amount to the other players. Of course, you can also choose shots or other drinks.

The race director now reveals the top card from the rest of the pile. If, for example, a club card is drawn, the jack of clubs may move one step forward, in the case of diamonds the jack of diamonds may move forward one space.
When all horses (jacks) have moved up one space, the first card of the racetrack is revealed . If this card shows a heart, for example, the heart horse must take a step back.
The game continues until one of the horses has jumped over the seventh section of the route and has thus reached the goal.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

General information:

What is the horse racing drinking game?

The Horse Racing Drinking Game is a classic party game in which players bet on "horses" (jacks) and move them by revealing cards. The goal is to be the first horse to cross the finish line.

How many players can play the horse racing drinking game?

At least 4 players can participate, but the more players join, the more exciting the game becomes.

Which cards do you need for the horse racing drinking game?

A standard deck of cards is required. The four jacks (clubs, diamonds, hearts, spades) represent the "horses," which advance as the cards are revealed.

What is needed for the horse racing drinking game?
  • A deck of cards
  • One drink per player (e.g. beer or shots)
  • A table or playing surface

Game structure and process

How do I set up the horse racing drinking game?
  1. Place the four jacks next to each other at the top of the table. These are the "horses."
  2. A racetrack is set up below the jacks with seven cards (face down). These cards influence how the horses move forward or backward.
  3. Each player chooses a horse and bets on it, for example by drinking a glass of beer.
Can the horse racing drinking game be played in teams?

Yes, the game can also be played in teams. Each team bets on a horse. This makes the game more exciting with more players.

How do horse races work?

The race director (the first player) reveals the top card of the remaining deck. Depending on the suit and value of the card, the corresponding horse (Jack) may advance one step. Once all horses have advanced one step, the first card of the racetrack is revealed, which in turn determines whether a horse will regress. The game continues until one of the horses reaches the finish line by jumping over the seventh section of the track. The winning horse may distribute double the amount of drinks to the other players.