Red or Black

Guess whether the next card is red or black. Miss and you drink — or flip a Ridrunkulous card (your call at the start).

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How to play Red or Black

A coin flip with cards — the easiest icebreaker there is.

Setup: Just a shuffled deck.

How to play:

  1. On your turn, say "red" or "black."
  2. Flip the top card. Hearts and diamonds are red; clubs and spades are black.
  3. Wrong = take a sip. Right = give a sip to anyone. Turn passes left.

Streak variation: Keep guessing while you're right — each correct call adds one more sip to give away. Miss and you drink your streak instead.

Red or Black — Frequently Asked Questions

How do you play Red or Black?

A coin flip with cards — the easiest icebreaker there is. Setup: Just a shuffled deck. How to play: On your turn, say "red" or "black." Flip the top card. Hearts and diamonds are red; clubs and spades are black. Wrong = take a sip. Right = give a sip to anyone. Turn passes left. Streak variation:…

How many players do you need for Red or Black?

Red or Black works best with 2+. You can play with more or fewer — grab whoever’s around.

Can I play Red or Black online?

Yes. Start an online room and everyone joins on their own phone — no app or download needed. You can also play on a single phone passed around the table.

What do you need to play Red or Black?

You’ll need: 52-card deck; drinks. Ridrunkulous runs the game for you in the browser.

Is Red or Black free to play?

Yes — Red or Black is completely free to play in your browser on Ridrunkulous, with no download and no sign-up.