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Official Buzzed (Drinking Game) Rules
Buzzed is a fun, easy-to-play drinking game designed to liven up parties and social gatherings. It's intended for players aged 21 and older, as it involves consuming alcohol. Here's how to play:
Objective
The objective of Buzzed is to follow the instructions on the cards, leading to fun interactions and, often, drinking!
Setup
1. Players: Gather a group of friends (3 or more players recommended).
2. Drinks: Ensure each player has a drink of their choice.
Gameplay
Shuffle the Deck:
Thoroughly shuffle the deck of Buzzed cards.
Draw a Card:
The player who most recently drank alcohol starts the game by drawing the top card from the deck.
Players take turns drawing cards in a clockwise direction.
Read the Card Aloud:
The player who draws the card reads it aloud to the group.
Each card contains a prompt or instruction that players must follow. These prompts typically involve taking drinks based on certain criteria or completing fun challenges.
Follow the Instructions:
Players follow the instructions on the card. Examples of typical prompts include:
"Take a drink if you’ve ever been skydiving."
"Everyone with brown eyes takes a drink."
"The person to your right takes a drink."
"Everyone votes on who is the best dancer. The winner takes a drink."
If the card's instruction involves drinking, players must take the required number of sips from their drink.
Winning the Game
The game continues with each player taking turns drawing and reading cards.
There is no set end to the game; players can decide to stop whenever they wish or when the deck runs out of cards (or if they get too drunk!).
Variations/Special Rules
1. Custom Cards
Personalized Prompts: Create your own cards with prompts specific to your friend group for inside jokes or memorable moments.
Dares and Challenges: Add cards with fun dares or physical challenges that players must complete.
2. Drinking Variations
Special Shots: Include a rule where certain cards require players to take a shot of a special drink, such as a unique cocktail or a themed shot.
Drink Roulette: Set up a drink roulette wheel with various types of drinks. Players spin the wheel and take a sip or shot of whatever it lands on when prompted by certain cards.
3. Prizes and Penalties
Rewards: Offer small prizes for completing certain challenges or for the last person standing without having broken any rules.
Penalties: Introduce fun penalties for players who break the rules, such as having to wear a funny hat or perform a silly task.
4. Speed Rounds
Timer Challenges: Use a timer to add urgency to certain prompts. For example, a player might have 30 seconds to name five types of beer or perform a quick dance routine.
Rapid Fire: Introduce rounds where players must quickly answer questions or complete challenges within a set time limit.
5. Custom Rules
House Rules: Create a set of house rules that apply only to your group. For example, anyone who uses their phone during the game must take a drink.
Secret Roles: Assign secret roles or missions to players that they must complete during the game without being caught (e.g., getting someone to say a specific word).
6. Endgame Twist
Sudden Death Round: At the end of the game, introduce a sudden death round where the stakes are higher and the prompts are more intense.
Ultimate Challenge: Create an ultimate challenge that the last few standing players must complete to be crowned the winner of the night.
Buzzed is a simple, hilarious party game that brings friends together through light-hearted prompts and fun interactions. It's perfect for breaking the ice and creating memorable moments at any gathering.
