Card-based social activities involving alcoholic beverages, designed for a small group, constitute a niche form of entertainment. These activities typically utilize standard playing cards and predefined rules that link card draws or plays to alcohol consumption. For example, a game might dictate that the person who draws the lowest card in a round must take a drink.
Engaging in such activities can foster social bonding and provide a structured, often humorous, framework for casual gatherings. Historically, the concept of combining games with alcohol consumption has roots in various cultures, serving as a method of celebration and communal interaction. The compact nature of a trio facilitates closer engagement and potentially faster game progression than larger groups allow.