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.