Cheers to the Governor

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3+ players, about 25 minutes, ages 12+.

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Setup

Begin with any player, who starts the count at 1. Proceeding clockwise, the next person says 2, and so on. When a player reaches 21, the person who said 21 establishes a new rule for any number not yet assigned a rule. Example: For number "7", players must clap instead of verbalizing the number. The game restarts from 1 by the player by who declared the rule. If a player messes up or forgets a rule, the count restarts from 1 with the player who messed up leading. Continue playing until all numbers have associated rules or players decide to give up (it gets really difficult!).

How to Play

Begin with any player, who starts the count at 1. Proceeding clockwise, the next person says 2, and so on. When a player reaches 21, they exclaim, "Cheers to the Governor!" and everyone takes a sip. The person who said 21 establishes a new rule for any number not yet assigned a rule. Example: For number "7", players must clap instead of verbalizing the number. The game restarts from 1 with the player to the left of the one who declared the rule. If a player messes up or forgets a rule, they take a sip, and the count restarts from 1 with the player who messed up leading. Continue playing until all numbers have associated rules or players decide to conclude.

Frequently asked questions

How many people do you need to play Cheers to the Governor?

Cheers to the Governor is designed for 3+ players. It works best when everyone can hear each other and take turns quickly.

How long does Cheers to the Governor take?

A round of Cheers to the Governor usually takes about 25 minutes, depending on group size and how much discussion your players add.

Can you play Cheers to the Governor without extra props?

Cheers to the Governor is built to be lightweight. Check the on-page rules for any simple materials your group might need before you start.

Can kids play Cheers to the Governor?

Cheers to the Governor is recommended for ages 12+. For younger groups, read the rules first and choose categories or prompts that fit the room.