Beetle Drive - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play
Beetle Drive is a drinking game in the Dice Games category for 4-12 players that takes about 15-30 min with a easy difficulty level.
Roll to build a beetle
Equipment Needed
Setup
Grab a standard six-sided die and a sheet of paper or a printable beetle template for each player. Sit around a table with everyone having easy access to the dice and their drinks. Decide if players will take turns rolling or roll simultaneously; simultaneous rolling is faster and more chaotic, while turns allow for more drama.
How to Play Beetle Drive
- Set up the game according to basic rules
- Players take turns or play simultaneously
- Penalties result in drinking
- Success means assigning drinks
- Continue until winner emerges
- Loser faces final penalty
- Winner earns bragging rights
- Adjust rules as needed for your group
Tips & Strategies
Always aim for a six first, as you can't add any other beetle parts until you've rolled for the body. If you're stuck rolling for a specific part (like legs or antennae), keep an eye on others' progress to gauge your drinking penalties. Be strategic when assigning drinks after completing a part; targeting someone who's close to finishing their beetle can slow them down and give you a better chance to win. Finally, avoid spilling your drink on your paper beetle,no one wants a soggy insect mid-game.
Variations
Speed Beetle: Everyone rolls simultaneously and frantically, with no turns. The first to complete their beetle slams their drink, and everyone else drinks the number of unfinished parts they have.. Double Trouble: Use two dice instead of one. Players must roll the exact same number twice in a row to claim a body part.. Penalty Beetle: If you roll a one, you lose your last completed body part and must take a drink before continuing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the penalties for not being able to roll the right number?
- Every round you roll and can't complete a beetle part, you must take one drink as a penalty. This can add up quickly if you're stuck!
- What happens when I complete my beetle?
- Once your beetle is complete, you get to assign drinks equal to the number of parts (typically 7) to any other players, distributing them however you like.
- Can I steal someone else's dice if they roll better?
- No, dice aren't transferable. If you want to mess with someone, assign your drinks to them when you complete a beetle part.
- What’s the final penalty for the loser?
- The player who finishes last (or doesn't finish) must chug the rest of their drink as the final penalty.
Players: 4-12 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: easy
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