Three man
drinking game played with dice
Three man (also referred to as Mr. Three, hat man or the trifecta) is a drinking game played with two dice. It can be played with at least three people but some consider it better with around five.
Rules
A random player is chosen to be the "three man", and may be given a hat to wear to signify this role. Players then take turns around the table to roll two six-sided dice, with one version of the rules stating the following effects:
Threes
For a roll that totals 3, or shows 3 on one of its dice, the three man must take a drink.
Sevens
For any roll that totals 7, the person to the left of roller drinks. (If a 3-4 is rolled, "three man" must also drink.)
Tens
Any roll that totals 10 is called a "social": all players drink.
Elevens
For any roll that totals 11, the person to the right of roller drinks.
Doubles
Whenever a double is rolled, the roller may pass the dice to one or two other players, who roll the dice and apply the result. If this results in another double, the original roller must drink the sum of the dice.
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