FUBAR
Age Range
How Many Players
Rating
Play Time?
21+
4+
R
2+ Hours
FUBAR is a drinking game that is similar to RUBAR, but with some variations in the rules. The name "FUBAR" stands for "F***ed Up Beyond All Recognition," which gives you an idea of the level of intoxication that can be involved in the game. Like RUBAR, FUBAR involves a deck of cards, and players take turns drawing cards and following the instructions on each card
Variations
Team FUBAR: Instead of playing individually, split into two teams and play a team version of FUBAR. Each team takes turns drawing cards and completing challenges. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.
Music FUBAR: Instead of using a standard deck of cards, create a custom deck with the names of popular songs. Each card represents a different song, and when a player draws a card, they must either sing or play that song on an instrument. The number on the card determines the number of sips that the player must take.
Truth or Dare FUBAR: Instead of completing challenges, players must either answer a truth question or complete a dare when they draw a card. The number on the card determines the number of sips that the player must take if they refuse to answer the truth or complete the dare.
Shot FUBAR: Instead of taking sips, players take shots when they draw cards. To prevent excessive drinking, you can limit the number of shots that each player can take in a given period.
Puzzle FUBAR: Instead of drawing cards, players must complete a puzzle or a brain teaser to earn points. The number of points that a player earns determines the number of sips that they must take.
Category FUBAR: Instead of completing challenges, players must name items from a specific category when they draw a card. For example, if the card says "Famous Actors," players must take turns naming famous actors. If a player cannot name an actor within five seconds, they must take a sip.
GAME RULES
FUBAR is a drinking card game that has no fixed set of rules. The game can be played with 3 or more players and requires a deck of cards.
Here is one common set of rules for FUBAR:
Shuffle the deck of cards and place it in the center of the table.
The first player draws a card and places it face up on the table.
Each card has a corresponding rule or action. The players must follow the rule or perform the action associated with the card that was drawn.
The game continues clockwise with each player drawing a card and following the rule or action associated with that card.
If a player forgets to follow a rule or perform an action, they must take a drink.
If a player draws an Ace, they can choose a category (e.g. types of beer, football teams, etc.) and the other players must take turns naming things that fall within that category. The first player who fails to name something or repeats something that has already been said must take a drink.
If a player draws a 2, they can make a rule. This rule remains in effect until the end of the game. If any player breaks the rule, they must take a drink.
If a player draws a 3, they can choose someone to drink.
If a player draws a 4, all players must touch the floor. The last player to do so must take a drink.
If a player draws a 5, they must give out 5 drinks to other players.
If a player draws a 6, they must take a drink.
If a player draws a 7, all players must point to the ceiling. The last player to do so must take a drink.
If a player draws an 8, they must choose someone to be their "mate". Whenever one of them drinks, the other must also drink.
If a player draws a 9, they must start a sentence with "Never have I ever...". Any player who has done what is said in the sentence must take a drink.
If a player draws a 10, they must take a social drink with everyone playing.
If a player draws a Jack, they must make a "thumb master". Whenever the player who drew the Jack places their thumb on the table, all other players must do the same. The last player to do so must take a drink. The player who drew the Jack remains the thumb master until another player draws a Jack.
If a player draws a Queen, they must ask a question. The player to their left must answer the question with another question, and the game continues until someone fails to ask a question or takes too long to do so, and they must take a drink.
If a player draws a King, they must pour some of their drink into a "king's cup" in the center of the table. The player who draws the fourth and final King must drink the entire contents of the king's cup.
Note that the rules for FUBAR can vary widely depending on the group of players, so it's always a good idea to establish the rules before starting the game.
GAME SETUP
The setup for FUBAR, like many other drinking games, is relatively simple and straightforward. Here are the basic steps to set up and play the game:
Get a deck of cards: You will need a standard deck of playing cards for the game.
Spread the cards face down: Lay all the cards out in a grid formation face down on a table or flat surface.
Arrange the cups: Place a cup in the center of the playing area for each player. Fill each cup with the same amount of beer, wine, or any other drink of your choice.
Choose a starting player: You can choose any method you prefer to determine the starting player, such as the oldest or youngest player, or the person who most recently had a birthday.
Start the game: The starting player will flip over the top card of the deck. The following actions correspond to the card values:
Ace: The player assigns a drink to any other player.
2: The player assigns two drinks to any other players.
3: The player assigns three drinks to any other players.
4: The player to the left of the current player drinks.
5: The player to the right of the current player drinks.
6: All players drink.
7: The last player to touch their nose drinks.
8: The player who drew the card picks another player to drink.
9: The player says a word, and each player takes turns saying a word that rhymes with it. The first player who can't think of a word or repeats a word drinks.
10: The player makes a rule that everyone must follow for the rest of the game. Anyone who breaks the rule drinks.
Jack: All guys drink.
Queen: All girls drink.
King: The player who drew the card pours a portion of their drink into the "King's Cup" in the center of the playing area. The player who draws the fourth King card must drink the contents of the cup.
Continue playing: The game continues in a clockwise direction with the next player drawing a card and performing the corresponding action.
End of the game: The game ends when the deck of cards has been exhausted, or when players decide to end the game. The player who drew the last card of the game is declared the winner.
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