Boat Race - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Boat Race is a drinking game in the Team Games category for 6-20 players that takes about 5-15 min with a easy difficulty level.

Relay race drinking - first team to finish wins!

Equipment Needed

• Cups or pint glasses
• Beer
• Table

Setup

Two or more teams line up facing each other. Each person has a drink.

How to Play Boat Race

1. Teams line up side by side.
2. First person from each team starts drinking on "Go!"
3. You MUST finish your drink and place the empty cup on your head.
4. Only then can the next teammate start.
5. First team to have all members finish wins!
6. Spilling = restart that drink.

Tips & Strategies

Pick your lineup strategically - fast drinkers in key positions!

Variations

Flip after drinking, different drink sizes, penalty re-drinks.

Players: 6-20 | Duration: 5-15 min | Difficulty: easy

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