Fake Patty’s Day is coming up and with such large numbers of people going out to their favorite drinking establishment, it is often less hectic to stay at home or a friend’s house and play some drinking games. I know that there are so many drinking games and various forms of each game, but here are a few that I enjoy that allow for fun and joyous time to be had by all.
Beer pong: While it does take some room to play and some equipment, this game offers a variety of possible rules. From bounce backs being behind the back to bounce rules and consolidation limitations, the proper etiquette when playing is to have the house rules clearly posted so as to avoid confusion and unnecessary unhappiness. Who really wants a fight ruining the great green day?
Washers: It should be nice out over the weekend so why not go out and celebrate being outdoors while playing some washers. Again, there are numerous versions of this great game. While I have only played it as a drinking game a few times, some rules may be drinking each time the opposing team makes the washer in the hole or if you miss the board entirely, you must drink.
Flip cup: This can be individual or on a team basis. Essentially you drink some beverage from a Solo cup then set it on a table upside down and try to flip it back to the upright position. First person or team to complete this task, harder than it sounds, wins. Pretty easy to play and get many people involved. Do be aware of that there will be beverages spilled as the cups are not perfectly dry when they get turned over; not a good idea to play flip cup on a nice table.
Card games: From Circle of Death to Indian Poker, the sky is the limit when it comes to card games. Things to keep in mind are that just like beer pong, everybody has different rules for every game. Again, follow whatever rules are established by the people who live in or own the building you are at. Also, it’s good to keep a few extra decks on hand in the event of a major party foul causing the cards to become doused.
Television games: This can become very entertaining and has a great potential of getting many people very drunk. The premise of television drinking games is to set up a situation then drink every time that situation occurs. This can range from taking a drink for every foul in a basketball games to taking a shot for every swear word in a movie. This general idea could also be done with music and swear words.
Quarters: This game is all about skill and having a decent alcohol tolerance. Making the quarter bounce off the table into a predetermined glass means you get to hand out a drink to anyone else playing. Three in a row equals a rule. These rules often lead to loads of laughs and more drinking because they are often forgotten. There is only one good way to avoid becoming really drunk while playing this game: practice, practice, practice. The more you make, the less you have to drink and the drunker the other players they get, making it harder for them to make it. It’s a win-win situation when you really think about it.
These are definitely not the only games out there to help you enjoy your drinking experiences. For more games or ideas for games, use that great internet tool called Google.com. If you can‚ find something fun to play, then you are not looking hard enough. Don’t be afraid to try different games that you have never played before. Always remember to have a designated driver and don’t drink if underage. The police kind of frown upon underage drinking. Plus, your parents probably don’t want to come bail you out of jail before church.
- Chuck Fischer is a junior in secondary education. Send comment to edge@spub.ksu.edu.
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In life, you will find that you need to make many decisions. If you felt that the assignment was not appropriate, then you DO have an option! SPEAK UP. OBJECT. GO OVER THE HEAD OF THE "EDITOR" AND DO SOMETHING WITH INTEGRITY.
I did not say that YOU drink, but the impression this will give to those who see this in the future is that you had some experience with the games. Yes, all can be done w/o alcohol, but when the title says "a time for drinking", most who read it (or have knowledge of "Fake Pattys Day" activities) will think otherwise.
Standing up for your integrity in an accidemic setting will make it second nature to do the same when in the real world.
Sorry if you got the impression that I thought you had experience with these drinking games. (so what if you do. They're not new. I played many in college...a long time ago too) But if someone who does not know you gets that impression from your writing, then someone interviewing you for a job may also get that impression if they read this.
Disgusted, Once again, I was told to write this. Nowhere does it say that I drink. All of these can be done in a completely sober state.
I wonder what potential future employers will think of this "secondary education" major when he applys for jobs in the future??? "Well, Mr. Fischer, we see that you wrote for the school paper and have a minor in partying. Thanks but no thanks!"
what a waste