99 game

The "99" game is a popular drinking game or card game that involves counting up to 99 while following specific rules. Here's how it typically works: ### Basic Rules (Card Game Version): 1. Players: 3 or more players. 2. Deck: Standard 52-card deck (no jokers). 3. Objective: Avoid being the player who causes the total count to reach or exceed 99. 4. Setup: - Each player starts with 3 "lives" (or tokens). - The dealer gives 3 cards to each player. - A discard pile and draw pile are set up. 5. Gameplay: - Players take turns playing a card from their hand and announcing the new total based on the card's effect. - After playing a card, the player draws a new card from the draw pile. - The starting total is 0, and players add/subtract based on the card played: Card Effect -------------------------------------------------- Ace (A) +1 or +11 (player's choice) 29 Face value (e.g., 5 +5) 10 10 (player chooses +10 or -10) Jack (J) Total stays the same (no change) Queen (Q) +20 King (K) Sets total to 99 immediately 6. Losing a Life: - If a player's card causes the total to exceed 99, they lose a life. - The round resets to 0, and the game continues. - Players are out when they lose all 3 lives. 7. Winning: The last player remaining wins. --- ### Drinking Game Variation: - Similar rules, but players take drinks instead of losing lives: - Exceeding 99 = take a drink. - Certain cards (e.g., King) may assign drinks to others. --- ### Strategy Tips: - Save high cards (like Queens or Kings) to force opponents into dangerous totals. - Use 10s and Aces flexibly to control the count. - Pay attention to opponents' remaining cards. Would you like a simplified version or additional variations?