There’s a sacred unspoken rule in college: know the games or stay on the sidelines. No one’s got time to teach you how to play after four beers and half a pizza. You fumble the rotation once, and you’re permanently labeled that guy.
Here’s what every dude should have in the arsenal:
1. Poker (obviously) – Doesn’t matter if it’s Texas Hold ’Em or just vibes—if you don’t know the difference between a flush and a straight, go sit in the kiddie pool. Bonus points if you can bluff without smiling like a narc.
2. Rage Cage – Fast hands, loud chants, minor peer pressure, and guaranteed chaos. This one separates the drinkers from the athletes.
3. Flip Cup – The purest form of team bonding. It’s like a relay race, but instead of medals, you get spilled beer and high-fives. Coordination optional, confidence required.
4. Presidents – The game where hierarchy matters and power shifts faster than my GPA after midterms. Become the President, rule with an iron fist. Become the Ass? Well… start shuffling.
5. Kings – It’s less about winning and more about surviving. Every card’s a new mini-game, and by the time the king’s cup gets hit, you’re either gone or questioning your life decisions. Sometimes both.
6. Euchre / Spades / Hearts – If you’re from the Midwest, these are religion. If you’re not, you’ll be confused and angry—but once you learn, you’ll be obnoxiously competitive in under 10 minutes.
7. Beer Die – You throw dice. You chug beer. You scream “die up” like it’s a war chant. It’s not about precision—it’s about presence. Bring the energy, or don’t bring yourself. The true athletes game.
Master these, and you’re not just in the game—you’re running the table.
Not many things earn respect faster than flipping the cup, winning the hand, and still being the funniest guy at the table.
