10 ways to turn a gasket

You've just rolled a nice joint, the sesh The joint is lit, and that’s when the big existential question arises: whose turn is it to take the first drag? While the «who’s rolling» rule often settles the matter of who goes first, what follows can quickly descend into chaos or injustice.

Fortunately, cannabis culture has developed over the years a whole arsenal of games, rules, and rituals to help navigate these crucial moments.

Here are the 10 best ways to pass around a joint with friends, from the all-time classic to a game that will have everyone in stitches.

1) Who says «fart»?

The veteran, the undisputed champion—the one everyone knows, even if they’ve never smoked a joint. The concept is as simple as can be: the person holding the joint shouts, «WHO SAYS »FART«?» and the first person to yell “FAAAART!” as loud as possible wins the right to smoke. While it seems simple, this game requires constant vigilance. The question can pop up at any moment—even in the middle of a conversation or when everyone has let their guard down. A timeless classic.

2) P1, P2, P3…

The seating system is one of the most widespread and well-established. The basic rule: whoever rolled the joint is automatically P1, especially if it’s their own weed (the famous «whoever rolls gets first dibs»). The others then declare themselves P2, P3, and P4 in the order they claim them.

A common variation: «whoever smokes pays.» If someone has smoked someone else’s weed, the person who smoked it takes P1 and the person who supplied it takes P2. This is the most logical system, but it leads to endless debates about borderline cases. Have your arguments ready.

3) What comes to mind when you hear «fortified castle»?»

The first major game in the «Who Says» family, this game combines speed and reflexes. When the person holding the joint says, «Who says »castle«?» you have to shout “CASTLE!” as loud and as fast as possible.

The «Who says haunted castle?» variation also requires players to form a “T” with their bodies while shouting. All of this must be done in less than a second—ideally—or they’ll lose their spot. The good thing about this game is that everyone knows it, and it’s over quickly.

4) What does «paramedical» mean?»

It works the same way as «Château fort,» but with a phonetic twist that always catches someone off guard. When you hear «Who says »paramedical’?”, the goal is to shout “CAL!” first.

The problem is that instinct makes you repeat the whole word, which wastes precious half-seconds. It’s a classic, incredibly effective way to sort a group in a fraction of a second and identify those who think too fast.

5) Who says «The Bowler Hat and the Leather Boot»?»

The most absurd and most fun game on the list. When someone asks, «Who says »Mole Skin Cap and Leather Boots«?» the expected response is “Mole Skin Cap meeeeeee and Leather Boots Leather!” Shout it out without thinking, in the right tone.

The effect is guaranteed: either everyone bursts out laughing before finishing the sentence, or someone makes the mistake of repeating the series of words normally and gets disqualified. This game has a unique way of turning an ordinary living room into a comedy stage.

6) Who is disappearing?

This one is a game-changer. «Who’s Hiding?» is a physical version of «Who Says»: when the signal is given, everyone must hide and shout «HIDING!» from their hiding spot. The last person to hide, or the person whose hiding spot is deemed the least creative by the group, loses.

In an apartment, with people who’ve already been smoking, this game quickly reaches a level of absurdity and creativity that’s hard to describe. Behind a curtain, under a table, in a closet. Anything goes. There are many variations in the «Who Says» family: tobacco shop, pillon, flint, owl… The only limit is the group’s imagination.

7) The Capital City Game

Less noisy but just as intense. Here’s how it works: ask the whole group a geography question, and the first person to answer correctly has to smoke. «What is the capital of Ukraine? » «KIEEEV!» Simple, fast, and it has the merit of testing your brain even when it’s running a little slow.

Be careful with «Istanbul,» though. This city has its own built-in «Who says?» game: «Who says Istanbul?» is answered with «Ist en boule!» while curling up in the fetal position. Don’t ask this question if you don’t want to deal with the chaos that follows.

8) The Indian Woman

The most solemn and physically demanding of the sesh games. The Indian Woman It involves taking a drag on the joint, holding the smoke in your lungs for as long as possible, and passing the joint to the next person without exhaling. Each person takes a turn, holds the smoke in, and lets it out when they can’t take it anymore. Everyone plays at the same time, everyone smokes—no losers. Just faces getting redder and redder and inevitable fits of laughter.

Helpful tip: Make sure to have plenty of water on hand, because the dough gets sticky very quickly with this size.

9) "Jamming" by Bob Marley

For thrill-seekers and those who love to plan ahead. Here’s how it works: Put on Bob Marley’s «Jamming,» and take a hit every time the word «Jamming» is said in the song. In theory, it sounds like fun. In practice, though, you should know that Bob says «Jamming» 48 times in this song. Forty-eight. Suffice it to say, you’d better plan on a big joint—or even two—and warn the neighbors.

This game turns a laid-back session into a cannabis-fueled sprint that few participants emerge from unscathed. Best reserved for connoisseurs and special occasions.

10) Multiplication Tables

The simplest of the ten games, but by no means the least formidable. Someone poses a mental math problem to the group: «What is 18 × 17?».

And the first person to answer correctly wins the joint. The problem is that multiplication tables aren’t exactly easy to do under normal circumstances, so imagine how the calculations turn out after a few rounds. The result: awkward silences, wild guesses given with completely unwarranted confidence, and a healthy dose of collective humility. The answer, for those wondering: 306.

Conclusion

These ten ways to roll a joint all have one thing in common: they turn an ordinary moment into a ritual, a game, a memory. A sesh isn’t just about cannabis. It’s also a way to be together, to have fun, and to create traditions that come back every time the lighter makes the rounds.

What about you—do you have any homemade games you've been playing for years? Share them in the comments; the best ideas deserve their own article.