Do Not Upset Dave

Do Not Upset Dave is a party game where players take turns answering ridiculous questions while following random rules imposed by Dave. Break a rule and you upset Dave — and you don't want to see Dave when he's angry!

The goal is to earn the most Dave Dollars by successfully answering questions without breaking any of Dave's active rules. The player with the most Dave Dollars at the end of the game wins.

The game includes:

• 100 Anger Cards — Each card imposes a random rule that players must follow while answering questions (e.g., don't say a certain word, speak in an accent, don't laugh).
• 50 Question Cards — Absurd and hilarious questions that players must answer.
• 18 Dave Dollars — The main currency and scoring system.
• 5 Dave Dimes — Smaller denomination currency for bonus rewards.
• 1 Sand Timer — Limits how long players have to answer.
• 1 Rulebook

1. Shuffle the Anger Cards and place them face down in a pile in the center.
2. Shuffle the Question Cards and place them face down in a separate pile.
3. Place the Dave Dollars and Dave Dimes in the center as the bank.
4. Place the sand timer within reach of all players.
5. Choose a starting player — the person who most recently got angry goes first!

The game is played in rounds. Each round follows these steps:

1. Draw Anger Cards

At the start of each round, draw Anger Cards from the pile and reveal them. These cards set the random rules that all players must follow during the round. Rules can be anything from "don't say the word 'like'" to "answer in a funny voice" or "don't use hand gestures."

2. Draw a Question Card

The active player draws a Question Card and reads it aloud. Questions are absurd, funny, and designed to make you break Dave's rules.

3. Answer Before Time Runs Out

Flip the sand timer. The active player must answer the question before time runs out — while following all active Anger Card rules!

4. Judgment

The other players act as judges. If the active player:

• Answers successfully without breaking any rules — they earn Dave Dollars!
• Breaks a rule — they've upset Dave! No reward, and they may face a penalty.
• Runs out of time — Dave is upset! No reward.

Anger Cards are the heart of the game. Each card imposes a rule that makes answering questions hilariously difficult. Examples include:

• Word Bans — Forbidden from saying common words like "um", "like", or "the".
• Voice Rules — Must speak in an accent, whisper, or use a silly voice.
• Physical Rules — Can't use hand gestures, must maintain eye contact, or stand on one leg.
• Behavior Rules — Don't laugh, don't smile, or keep a straight face.
• Answer Restrictions — Must include a specific word in your answer, or answer in the form of a question.

Multiple Anger Cards can be active at the same time, stacking rules and making things increasingly chaotic!

Dave's currency is how you keep score:

• Dave Dollars — The primary reward for successfully answering questions without upsetting Dave. Each successful answer earns you Dave Dollars from the bank.
• Dave Dimes — Smaller rewards for bonus challenges, close calls, or particularly entertaining answers as voted by other players.

At the end of the game, the player with the most total currency (Dave Dollars + Dave Dimes) wins!

The game ends when the Question Card deck or the Dave Dollar supply runs out. Players count up their Dave Dollars and Dave Dimes.

The player with the most total currency wins the game and earns the title of Dave's Favorite!

In case of a tie, the tied players face a sudden-death round with extra Anger Cards active.

• Stay calm — The more flustered you get, the easier it is to break rules.
• Read all active Anger Cards carefully before answering.
• Keep your answers short — The longer you talk, the more likely you are to slip up.
• Watch other players — As a judge, catch every rule break to deny them Dave Dollars.
• Have fun — The game is designed to create hilarious moments. Embrace the chaos!

Here are example rounds to illustrate how the game plays out:

Easy Round (1 Anger Card)

Active rule: "You cannot say the word "um"". Question: "What is the weirdest thing you've ever eaten?" The player must describe their answer without using "um" as a filler. Sounds easy — until the timer pressure kicks in!

Medium Round (2 Anger Cards)

Active rules: "No hand gestures" + "You must answer in a British accent". Question: "Explain how to change a tire." Try explaining mechanical tasks without your hands while maintaining an accent!

Hard Round (3+ Anger Cards)

Active rules: "No laughing" + "Every sentence must rhyme" + "Don't say any number". Question: "Describe your typical Monday." Keeping a straight face while rhyming about your mundane Monday — without saying any numbers like times — is nearly impossible. That's why they call it Don't Upset Dave!