21 🧠 – Detailed rules for the drinking game
Game preparation:
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Number of players: 3-10 players (but can also be played in larger groups).
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Required materials: No accessories required, just drinks for all players.
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The goal of the game: Test your memory and avoid mistakes to avoid having to drink!
Game play:
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Game start:
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The players sit in a circle or around a table and begin counting.
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One player is randomly chosen as the starting player (for example, the youngest player or the one who feels like starting the game).
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Counting from 1 to 21:
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The players take turns counting from 1 to 21 .
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The player who says “21” must drink and may replace a number with a word in the next round.
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For example, he could replace "19" with the word "dog." Instead of "19," each player would then have to say "dog."
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The game moves on to the next round, in which the new word is used.
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Errors and penalties:
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Anyone who makes a mistake – that is, says a number or the wrong word – has to drink.
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Mistakes can happen if a player mixes up the order or says the wrong word.
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If a player forgets the number or word, he or she must also drink.
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Repetition of the rules:
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The mistake is counted, and whoever makes the most mistakes (more than 3-4 mistakes) loses the game and has to drink the glass.
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Additional rules and variations:
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Extended Word Option: To make the game even more challenging, one variation could be set up so that the player who introduces a word replaces it with another word each round. For example, "dog" could be replaced with "dog and cat" in the next round. This requires even more memory and speed!
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Different number rule: Instead of the number 21, another number could be set as the trigger for drinking. For example, you could also have to drink at the number 15.
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Speed up the game: If you want to speed up the game a bit, you could introduce a time limit. Each player must answer within 5 seconds, otherwise they have to drink.
Perfect for:
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Players who want to test their memory skills , but also for anyone who enjoys testing their concentration.
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A great game for small to medium groups that also works well in larger groups.
Conclusion: " 21 " is a simple yet challenging drinking game, especially suitable for players who want to test their memory skills. It promotes concentration and provides lots of fun and laughter, as it becomes particularly difficult as the numbers and words become increasingly intertwined. Perfect for any party where quick reactions and keeping track are essential!
