Dice Golf - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Dice Golf is a drinking game in the Dice Games category for 2-6 players that takes about 20-30 min with a easy difficulty level.

9 holes of dice rolling golf

Equipment Needed

• Dice
• Scorecard
• Drinks

Setup

Start by writing the names of each 'hole' on a scorecard, assigning a par value (e.g., Par 3, Par 4) for all nine holes. Place the scorecard in the center of the group, along with one or more six-sided dice for rolling. Keep drinks within reach for everyone to ensure quick penalties can be paid during the game.

How to Play Dice Golf

1. 9 holes, each has a par
2. Roll to match par number
3. Over par = drink per stroke
4. Under par = assign drinks
5. Hole in one = assign 5
6. Lowest total score wins
7. Loser drinks difference
8. Steady rolling

Tips & Strategies

Don't underestimate the importance of rolling steadily; rushing increases the odds you'll overshoot par and end up drinking more than you expected. If you roll under par, think carefully about who to assign drinks to; targeting higher rollers can shift them closer to losing. Hole in one opportunities are rare, but if the par is low (e.g., 2), aim carefully and roll a single high-stakes shot rather than going safe. Keep track of your total score closely,you don't want to lose purely because you forgot to strategize on later holes.

Variations

Double Bogey Madness: Any roll that is double over par requires two drinks per stroke instead of one.. Reverse Golf: Under par results in drinks for the roller instead of being assigned,low scores become risky instead of beneficial.. Par Challenge: Rolls exactly matching par allow the roller to assign one drink to another player and then skip their own turn for the next hole.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I roll exactly par?

Rolling par means your score stays unchanged for that hole, and you drink nothing for yourself unless variations like 'Par Challenge' are added.

What do I do if two players tie for lowest score?

In a tie for lowest score, the tied players each assign two drinks to other players as a tiebreaker.

Can we set custom par values?

Yes, you can adjust the par values for each hole before starting, but keep them balanced to make the game fair for everyone.

What if someone won’t drink their penalty drinks?

If someone refuses to drink, they can be skipped for future rolls or, by group vote, have their total score penalized by adding 5 strokes per missed drink.

Players: 2-6 | Duration: 20-30 min | Difficulty: easy

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