What is pyramids drinking game?

Pyramids is a popular drinking game that is often played with a deck of cards. The game involves building a pyramid of face-down cards, and players take turns drawing cards from the base of the pyramid and completing tasks based on the card they draw. The tasks typically involve taking a set number of drinks or assigning drinks to other players.

The rules of Pyramids can vary slightly depending on who is playing, but here are some common versions of the game:

Setup:

• Build a pyramid of cards face down, starting with a row of 1 card, then a row of 2 cards, then a row of 3 cards, and finally a row of 4 cards.
• Place the remaining cards in a separate deck to draw from.

Gameplay:

• Players take turns drawing a card from the base of the pyramid, starting with the player who goes first (often the youngest or least experienced player).

• Each card corresponds to a specific action or task that the player must perform. Here are some common examples:

  • Ace: Waterfall - Players start drinking at the same time, and no one can stop until the person to their right stops.
  • 2: You - Choose someone to take a drink.
  • 3: Me - Take a drink yourself.
  • 4: Floor - Last person to touch the floor with their hand takes a drink.
  • 5: Guys - All guys take a drink.
  • 6: Chicks - All girls take a drink.
  • 7: Heaven - Last person to raise their hand takes a drink.
  • 8: Mate - Choose someone to be your "mate." Whenever one of you drinks, the other must drink as well.
  • 9: Rhyme - Say a word, and everyone must come up with a word that rhymes with it. First person who can't think of a word takes a drink.
  • 10: Categories - Choose a category (e.g. types of fruit). Each person takes turns naming something in that category. First person who can't think of something takes a drink.
  • Jack: Make a rule - Come up with a rule that everyone must follow for the rest of the game (e.g. no pointing). Anyone who breaks the rule takes a drink.
  • Queen: Question master - Whenever you ask someone a question, they must answer with another question. If they don't, they take a drink.
  • King: Pour - Pour some of your drink into a communal cup. Whoever draws the last king in the game must drink the entire cup.

• Once a card has been drawn, it is removed from the pyramid and placed in a discard pile.

• The game continues in this way until all cards in the pyramid have been drawn.

• Some versions of the game include "hidden" cards in the pyramid that are revealed only when the card above them is removed. These cards often carry more severe penalties (e.g. taking multiple drinks).

• Pyramids can be played with any number of players, but is often more fun with a larger group.

• As with any drinking game, it's important to pace yourself and drink responsibly.