What counts as a dinosaur appearance?

Any time a dinosaur is visible on screen for at least one second, whether it's CGI, animatronic, or skeletal remains.

Can background dinosaurs count?

Yes, as long as someone notices them. This is where having a 'dinosaur watcher' helps keep things fair.

What happens if two dinosaurs appear at once?

Each player drinks only once for a single scene, regardless of how many dinosaurs are shown simultaneously.

How do penalties work?

Penalties typically occur if a player misses a dinosaur appearance they were supposed to drink for. They drink an extra sip as a penalty.

Jurassic Park Drinking - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Jurassic Park Drinking is a drinking game in the Movie & TV Games category for 1-10 players that takes about 15-30 min with a easy difficulty level.

Drink when dinosaurs appear

Equipment Needed

TV/Streaming device
Drinks

Setup

Pick a Jurassic Park movie and load it up on your TV or streaming device. Make sure everyone has a drink within reach. Assign someone to be the 'dinosaur watcher' who calls out appearances if the group misses one,this keeps gameplay fair for simultaneous play.

How to Play Jurassic Park Drinking

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

If you're struggling to keep up with appearances, focus on major dinosaur scenes like the T-Rex breakout or Velociraptor kitchen chase instead of background cameos. Keep drinks light for longer movies to avoid burnout before the climax. For extra fun, assign specific dinosaurs to players,if their dino shows up, they have to drink double.

Variations

Roar Round. Character Call-Outs. Logo Shots

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a dinosaur appearance?: Any time a dinosaur is visible on screen for at least one second, whether it's CGI, animatronic, or skeletal remains.
Can background dinosaurs count?: Yes, as long as someone notices them. This is where having a 'dinosaur watcher' helps keep things fair.
What happens if two dinosaurs appear at once?: Each player drinks only once for a single scene, regardless of how many dinosaurs are shown simultaneously.
How do penalties work?: Penalties typically occur if a player misses a dinosaur appearance they were supposed to drink for. They drink an extra sip as a penalty.

Players: 1-10 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: easy

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