How do you handle penalties in Night Hike Drinking?

Penalties typically involve taking a drink, such as for falling behind the group, getting lost, or failing at a checkpoint challenge like answering trivia.

What should I pack in my outdoor supplies?

Bring flashlights or headlamps, sturdy shoes, a map of the area, and a water bottle. Each checkpoint should also have drinks, cups, and possibly a cooler or bag to keep the drinks cold.

What happens when someone completes a checkpoint successfully?

The player can assign drinks to one or more other players, depending on how your group decides to structure the rules.

What is the final penalty for the loser?

The final penalty can vary, but common options include finishing the remaining drinks at the last checkpoint or performing a funny dare as chosen by the group.

Night Hike Drinking - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Night Hike Drinking is a drinking game in the Outdoor Games category for 4-12 players that takes about 15-30 min with a medium difficulty level.

Hiking with drink checkpoints

Equipment Needed

Outdoor supplies
Drinks

Setup

Plan a route through an outdoor area like a park, trail, or large backyard, with 3-5 designated 'checkpoints.' At each checkpoint, leave a cooler, backpack, or bag containing drinks, cups, and any necessary lighting if playing at night. Players start at a common base camp, and the group collectively decides the checkpoint order before beginning the hike.

How to Play Night Hike 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

Choose checkpoints that are spaced far enough apart to make it a challenge but close enough to keep the game moving. Use glow sticks or markers to make your checkpoints easier to find in the dark. If someone assigns you a drink, pace yourself and sip rather than downing the whole thing,you'll need your balance on uneven terrain. Always stick together when moving between checkpoints to avoid someone getting lost in the dark.

Variations

Scavenger Hunt Mode. Relay Challenge. Trivia Trail

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you handle penalties in Night Hike Drinking?: Penalties typically involve taking a drink, such as for falling behind the group, getting lost, or failing at a checkpoint challenge like answering trivia.
What should I pack in my outdoor supplies?: Bring flashlights or headlamps, sturdy shoes, a map of the area, and a water bottle. Each checkpoint should also have drinks, cups, and possibly a cooler or bag to keep the drinks cold.
What happens when someone completes a checkpoint successfully?: The player can assign drinks to one or more other players, depending on how your group decides to structure the rules.
What is the final penalty for the loser?: The final penalty can vary, but common options include finishing the remaining drinks at the last checkpoint or performing a funny dare as chosen by the group.

Players: 4-12 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: medium

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