Battle Shots - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Battle Shots is a drinking game in the Team Games category for 2-4 players that takes about 30-45 min with a medium difficulty level.

Battleship with shot glasses instead of pegs

Equipment Needed

• Battle Shots boards or DIY grids
• Shot glasses
• Various drinks

Setup

Set up grids facing away. Place shot glasses as ships. Fill with drinks.

How to Play Battle Shots

1. Each player sets up ships on their grid
2. Ships = shot glasses lined up
3. Take turns calling coordinates
4. Hit = opponent drinks that shot
5. Miss = you drink a penalty sip
6. Sink a ship = opponent finishes a drink
7. First to sink all ships wins
8. Loser drinks remaining shots

Tips & Strategies

Use probability. Start with center coordinates. Track your hits.

Variations

Team Battle: 2v2 with shared grids. Mystery Shots: Random drinks in each glass.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ship sizes should we use?

2, 3, 3, 4, and 5 glass ships is standard.

Can we play with more than 2 players?

Yes, use larger grids or team up.

Players: 2-4 | Duration: 30-45 min | Difficulty: medium

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