What happens if someone spills their drink?

Any spilled drink means the player must refill their cup or glass and start from the beginning of the drink phase before sprinting.

Can you push or block other players during the dash?

No, physical interference is not allowed. If a player is caught pushing or blocking, they must take a penalty drink and redo the round.

How is the winner determined?

The player who crosses the finish line first after drinking their entire drink wins the round and gets to assign a drink to another player.

What’s the final penalty for the loser?

The final penalty is determined by the group before the game starts. Common options include finishing a full drink or performing a silly task, such as running the course again while singing.

Drink and Dash - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Drink and Dash is a drinking game in the Beer Games category for 4-16 players that takes about 15-30 min with a hard difficulty level.

Sprint after drinking

Equipment Needed

Drinks
Various supplies

Setup

Mark a start line and a finish line about 30 feet apart using chalk, tape, or objects as markers. Place a table at the start line and set up one drink per player (these can be beer-filled cups, shots, or any drink your group agrees on). Have a timer or stopwatch ready to track the rounds if you're playing competitively.

How to Play Drink and Dash

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

Chugging fast is key, but spilling your drink will cost you,make sure to finish it cleanly or face an extra penalty drink. Sprinting right after drinking can throw off your balance, so pace your start to avoid tripping or veering off course. If you're assigning drinks as a reward for winning a round, target players who seem to be struggling with both drinking and dashing,it'll keep the game competitive. Keep water bottles nearby to stay hydrated in between rounds, especially if you're playing outdoors.

Variations

Obstacle Dash: Add obstacles like chairs, cones, or even pool noodles between the start and finish lines to make the sprint more challenging.. Relay Dash: Split into teams and have each player on a team complete the drink and dash before tagging in the next teammate. The first team to finish wins.. Blindfold Dash: Blindfold players after they drink and have a teammate guide them to the finish line using only verbal directions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if someone spills their drink?: Any spilled drink means the player must refill their cup or glass and start from the beginning of the drink phase before sprinting.
Can you push or block other players during the dash?: No, physical interference is not allowed. If a player is caught pushing or blocking, they must take a penalty drink and redo the round.
How is the winner determined?: The player who crosses the finish line first after drinking their entire drink wins the round and gets to assign a drink to another player.
What’s the final penalty for the loser?: The final penalty is determined by the group before the game starts. Common options include finishing a full drink or performing a silly task, such as running the course again while singing.

Players: 4-16 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: hard

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