21 (Bizz Buzz 21)
Count round to 21 – whoever has to say 21 drinks and invents a new rule that trips everyone up.
Also known as: Bizz Buzz
How to play
Go round the circle counting from 1 to 21. Each person may say one, two or three numbers, then it’s the next player’s turn.
- Say one number and play continues in the same direction.
- Say two numbers and the direction reverses.
- Say three numbers and the next player is skipped.
Whoever has to say 21 drinks and adds a new rule, for example: “Clap instead of saying 7” or “swap 14 and 15”. Rules stay until the end of the game.
Hesitate, miscount or forget a rule and you drink – and it starts again at 1.
Agree on drinks and amounts before you start. The game works just as well without alcohol.
21 (Bizz Buzz 21): FAQ
How many players do you need for 21 (Bizz Buzz 21)?
21 (Bizz Buzz 21) is played with 3–12 players.
What do you need for 21 (Bizz Buzz 21)?
21 (Bizz Buzz 21) needs no equipment – just drinks of your choice.
How hard are the rules of 21 (Bizz Buzz 21)?
Rule difficulty: Easy. The instructions above are all you need to start.
Can you play 21 (Bizz Buzz 21) without alcohol?
Yes. 21 (Bizz Buzz 21) works just as well with water, soft drinks or alcohol-free beer. Agree on drinks and amounts before you start.