Anchorman - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Anchorman is a drinking game in the Two Player category for 2 players that takes about 20-30 min with a hard difficulty level.

Take turns as the anchor who finishes all remaining drinks

Equipment Needed

• Multiple drinks each
• Timer

Setup

8 drinks lined up (4 each). Timer ready.

How to Play Anchorman

1. Line up 4 drinks per person
2. First person is anchor round 1
3. Non-anchor has 1 minute to drink as much as possible
4. Anchor must finish remaining drinks from both sides
5. Switch roles each round
6. 4 rounds total (2 anchors each)
7. Most drinks consumed as non-anchor wins
8. Loser chugs a penalty drink

Tips & Strategies

Drink fast as non-anchor to leave anchor struggling. Pace yourself as anchor.

Variations

Speed Anchor: 30 second rounds. Mystery Drinks: Unknown drink contents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if anchor can't finish?

They lose the round automatically.

Can we use different drink sizes?

Keep them equal for fairness.

Players: 2-2 | Duration: 20-30 min | Difficulty: hard

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