WENTWORTH HALL BEER OLYMPICS Game Rules

Never Have I Ever

The official Never Have I Ever card game — also known as the "Game of Poor Life Decisions" — is all about admitting to life's most awkward and embarrassing moments. Be the first to collect enough Play Cards and earn your rightful place on the Wall of Shame.

Setup & Basics

  1. Prepare the Decks: Separate the red Rule Cards from the Play Cards. Shuffle the Rule Cards and place them face-down in the center of the table.
  2. Deal the Cards: Deal 10 Play Cards to each player.
  3. Determine the Starter: The youngest player goes first.

How to Play

  1. Draw a Rule Card: The starting player draws the top Rule Card, reads it aloud, and leaves it face-up on the table. These cards tell you exactly how to play the round — who has to answer, how to pass cards, and more.
  2. Answer Truthfully: All involved players (or those specified by the Rule Card) must honestly answer whether they have done the action on the Play Card.
  3. Claim the Card: If the action applies to you and you answer "I HAVE", you win that Play Card and place it face-up in front of you — your personal Wall of Shame. If you haven't done it, the card is discarded.
  4. End of Turn: Play rotates clockwise to the next person, who draws a new Rule Card.

Winning the Game

5
Play Cards to Win

The first person to collect 5 Play Cards wins the game — and earns the honorary title of biggest loser in life. Congratulations, probably.

Want to see the rules in action before game day?

▶ Video on How to Play Never Have I Ever
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