Red purple and black is a popular drinking game played with playing cards. The game involves drawing cards from a deck and following rules associated with the colors red, purple, and black to determine when players have to drink. Red purple and black can be played with any number of players and is a great way to pre-game or enjoy a casual night of drinking with friends. The basic rules are easy to learn, though more complex rulesets exist to keep the game interesting. If you’re looking for a new drinking game that’s easy to pick up but still exciting, red purple and black is a great option!
How to Play Red Purple and Black
Red purple and black is played with a standard 52-card deck of playing cards. To begin, cards are shuffled and spread face down in a circle around an empty cup or beer bottle. Players then take turns drawing cards, following these rules:
| Red card | – Social drink – Player drinks and gets to make a rule |
| Purple card | – Waterfall – Player starts drinking, everyone else starts drinking and cannot stop until player stops |
| Black card | – Make a rule – Player makes a rule that everyone else has to follow |
Any card that is not red, purple, or black has no rule attached. The first player draws a card, follows the rules based on the color, and play proceeds clockwise around the circle. If a player draws a red or black card, they make up a rule that lasts for the remainder of the game. This rule can be anything – requiring thumbs on the table, no swearing, etc. The first player to break one of the rules has to drink.
The game continues until the entire deck has been drawn. The player who makes the most rules and gets other players to drink the most wins!
Advanced Rules and Variations
Once players understand the basics of red purple and black, more complex rules can be added to make the game more interesting:
– Split red and black cards into two piles. Red cards are social drinks, black cards make new rules.
– Make up rules for other card colors, like blue cards mean “categories” where players go around saying items that fit a category.
– Come up with creative punishments for breaking rules, like doing 10 pushups or removing an article of clothing.
– For a faster paced game, add actions like “little sip” “big gulp” or “waterfall” to more card colors.
– For a team game, split players into two teams. Teams drink together when their teammate draws a red or purple card.
– Spice it up with additional house rules – no pointing, swearing, etc. Players vote if a rule is broken and offender drinks.
– Use drinking cues as “mini games” in between rounds, like “Never Have I Ever” or drinking for who has the highest/lowest card.
Half the fun of red purple and black is coming up with new rules and variations to keep gameplay exciting. Get creative with the cards and let your imagination run wild! The basic concept remains the same, while the specifics can be adapted to any player’s preferences.
Strategy and Tips
While red purple and black relies largely on luck of the draw, there is some strategy involved:
- Make rules that target specific players based on observation of their behaviors and tendencies.
- Call out players quickly if they break a rule before they realize it.
- If you draw a black card, make a rule that impacts multiple people so you aren’t singled out.
- Memorize the rules so you don’t accidentally break one yourself.
- Bluff when drawing a social drink card, pretending to be drunker than you are.
- Make up creative rules that set people up for failure.
- Pick a player you think will get drunk fast and target them with rules.
Following these tips can help you stay in control of the game and put pressure on opponents. However, don’t take the game too seriously! The point is to have fun and enjoy some drinks with friends.
Supplies Needed
One of the best parts about red purple and black is that very little supplies are needed:
– Standard deck of 52 playing cards
– A cup or empty beer bottle to arrange the cards around
– Drinks of choice for players (beer, liquor, non-alcoholic options)
– A table to play on
Optional extras:
– Card holder or playing card box to pass around the deck
– Snacks like pretzels, nuts, or popcorn
– Candles or mood lighting to set the vibe
– Music playing in the background
– Comfy seats around the table
The simplicity of the required supplies makes red purple and black easy to set up and play anywhere. All you need is some cards, drinks, and good company for a great time!
Drink Recommendations
Red purple and black works with any type of alcohol or drink – players can sip beer, wine, mixed drinks or stick to water. Here are some popular drink pairings:
| Beer | Light beers like lagers, pilsners, or IPAs are crisp and refreshing for sipping over many rounds. |
| Wine | Go for crowd-pleasing red or white blend wines that aren’t too sweet. |
| Cocktails | Pre-make a large batch classic like margaritas, sangria or punch. |
| Liquor | Bring out whiskey, rum, vodka and mixers like soda, juice or ginger beer. |
| Non-alcoholic | For the sober players, have soda, sparkling water, mocktails or juice on hand. |
Provide options so each player can enjoy their drink of choice. And be sure to hydrate with water between rounds!
Safety Tips
Drinking games come with some inherent risks. To keep the fun going while staying safe:
– Pace yourself – match drinks to the vibe and don’t overdo it too fast. Take breaks between rounds.
– Eat before and during the game to slow alcohol absorption. Avoid drinking on an empty stomach.
– Set a drink limit per person and agrees to cut off anyone who has had too much.
– Stay home – no drunk driving. Arrange a designated driver, rideshare service or place to sleep over.
– Never pressure anyone to drink more than they want to. Stick to your own limits.
– Keep an eye out for friends and watch that no one is getting dangerously intoxicated.
– Stay hydrated by drinking water between drinks. This prevents hangovers too.
With some common sense precautions, red purple and black can be played as a safe, responsible, and fun drinking game for all.
Conclusion
Red purple and black is the perfect drinking game for anyone looking to mix their night up with a game that is easy to learn but endlessly customizable. The simple deck of cards foundation paired with player-created rules makes each game unique. Just gather some friends, grab a deck of cards and favorite drinks, and let the colored cards dictate an evening of drinking games and laughs. With so many variations, red purple and black is sure to keep players entertained for hours while sipping at their own pace. Just don’t forget to hydrate between rounds! With its simple rules but high replayability, red purple and black is a foolproof addition to any drinking repertoire.
