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The world's most popular drinking card game, now free in your browser. Also known as Ring of Fire and Circle of Death — 54 cards, 5 game modes, infinite fun. No app, no signup needed.

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How to Play Kings Cup Online

Kings Cup (also called Ring of Fire, Circle of Death, or Waterfall) is a classic party card game where each card in the deck corresponds to a fun rule. Our free online version brings the full Kings Cup experience to your browser — perfect for house parties, college nights, virtual hangouts, or family game nights.

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Gather Your Players

Kings Cup works with 2–10 players. Pass your phone or laptop around the table — or share your screen for virtual play.

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Choose a Game Version

Pick from Classic, Funny, College, Couples, or Family mode — each has a unique twist on the Kings Cup rules.

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Draw a Card

Tap "Draw Card" to flip a random card from the virtual 54-card deck. No reshuffling or dealing needed.

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Follow the Rule

Each card shows a rule name and description. Read it aloud and make sure everyone follows the rule!

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Watch the Kings

Track the King counter at the top. Each King adds to the cup — whoever draws the 4th King drinks it all.

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Keep Going!

Keep drawing until the deck runs out. Hit "Play Again" to reshuffle and start a new round of Kings Cup.

💡 Host Tip: For the best Kings Cup experience, designate one person to tap "Draw Card" each round, then pass the phone after each draw. This keeps turns fair and the game moving fast.

Kings Cup Card Rules — Complete Guide

The Classic version of Kings Cup uses a standard 52-card deck plus 2 Jokers (54 cards total). Every card value has its own rule. Below is the complete Kings Cup rules reference. Memorize them, or just let our app show you each one as you draw!

Card Rule Name What Happens
AWaterfallEveryone starts drinking at once. The drawer stops first, then clockwise each person can stop.
2YouPoint at any player — they drink.
3MeYou drew it, you drink!
4FloorLast person to touch the floor drinks.
5GuysAll guys at the table drink.
6GirlsAll girls at the table drink.
7HeavenLast to raise their hand drinks.
8MatePick a drinking buddy. When you drink, they drink — and vice versa.
9Bust a RhymeSay a word. Go clockwise rhyming it. First to fail or repeat drinks.
10CategoriesName a category (e.g. "dog breeds"). Go around — fail to name one? Drink.
JNever Have I EverSay something you've never done. Everyone who HAS done it drinks.
QQuestion MasterYou become Question Master until the next Queen. If someone answers your question, they drink.
KKING'S CUP King's CupPour some of your drink into the central cup. The player who draws the 4th King must drink the whole cup!
JokerWild CardMake up any rule — everyone must follow it until the next Joker is drawn.

Choose Your Kings Cup Version

Not all parties are the same — so we built five distinct Kings Cup versions. Each mode keeps the same 54-card structure but swaps in rules tailored to your crowd.

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Classic

The original Ring of Fire rules everyone knows. The perfect starting point for any Kings Cup game.

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Funny

Silly accents, animal impressions, mime challenges. Great for groups who want a laugh above all else.

Comedy Mode
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College

More intense rules with Thumb Master, Give 2/Take 3, and hard Waterfall for experienced players.

Hardcore
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Couples

Kiss or drink, stare contests, couple's bets and more. The ultimate Kings Cup version for date night.

Date Night
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Family

No alcohol needed — dances, jumping jacks, jokes and group dares replace all drinking rules.

All Ages

Kings Cup Tips for a Great Game

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Set rules before you start Agree on any house rules before the first card — like whether the Mate rule stacks, or what "drinking" means in your group (sips vs. gulps).
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Track the King's Cup carefully Keep an eye on the crown counter at the top of the screen. As the 4th King approaches, tension builds — that's the best part of Kings Cup!
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Use Reshuffle between rounds The in-game menu has a Reshuffle option so you can keep the same version and reset the deck without going back to the start screen.
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Best played on a shared screen Place your phone in the center of the table on a stand, or cast it to a TV. Everyone can see the card and rule without crowding around.
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Non-alcoholic is just as fun Kings Cup works perfectly with juice, sparkling water, or any beverage. The Family version replaces all drinking rules with physical challenges entirely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kings Cup (also known as Ring of Fire, Circle of Death, or Waterfall) is one of the most popular party card games in the world. Players sit in a circle and take turns drawing cards from a face-down deck. Each card has a corresponding rule — follow it or face the consequences. The game builds toward a dramatic finale when someone draws the 4th King and must drink the central "King's Cup."
Kings Cup works with as few as 2 players, but is best with 4–8 players. The more people at the table, the more chaotic and hilarious the social rules become — especially Never Have I Ever, Rhyme, and Categories.
Not at all! Kings Cup is just as fun with soda, juice, water, or any non-alcoholic beverage. Our Family version replaces all "drink" rules with physical challenges like jumping jacks, push-ups, and silly dances — making it suitable for all ages.
In the traditional game, a large cup is placed in the center of the table. Every time a King card is drawn, that player pours some of their drink into the central cup. The player who draws the 4th and final King must drink the entire mixed cup — whatever's in it. In our online version, the King counter (♛♛♛♛) at the top of the screen tracks this for you.
Yes! Share your screen via Zoom, FaceTime, Google Meet, or Discord, then one person taps "Draw Card" each turn. Everyone can see the card and rule on screen. It works great for virtual parties and online game nights.
They're all the same game with slightly different regional names! "Kings Cup" is most common in North America, "Ring of Fire" is popular in the UK, and "Circle of Death" is another common name. The core rules are nearly identical — a deck of cards, one rule per card value, and a central cup filled by King draws.
Kings Cup Online is completely free to play with no signup, no download, and no app install required. Just open it in your browser and hit "Play Free Now." It works on iPhone, Android, tablets, and desktop computers.

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WATERFALL Waterfall Everyone starts drinking at the same time.
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Hope everyone had a great time!

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