Checkers Drinking - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Checkers Drinking is a drinking game in the Two Player category for 2 players that takes about 15-25 min with a easy difficulty level.

Checkers where captured pieces mean drinks

Equipment Needed

• Checkers set
• Drinks

Setup

Checkers board set up. Drinks ready.

How to Play Checkers Drinking

1. Standard checkers rules
2. Piece captured = owner drinks 1
3. Multiple jumps = drink per jump
4. Get kinged = opponent drinks 2
5. Win the game = opponent drinks 5
6. Best of 3 games
7. Overall winner assigns final drinks
8. Speed checkers for tiebreaker

Tips & Strategies

Trade when ahead. Protect your back row.

Variations

Shot Checkers: Pieces are filled shot glasses. Team: 2v2 advice allowed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do kings count double?

Capturing kings is still 1 drink. Getting kinged costs opponent 2.

What about forced jumps?

Standard rules - must jump if possible.

Players: 2-2 | Duration: 15-25 min | Difficulty: easy

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