Polish Horseshoes - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Polish Horseshoes is a drinking game in the Outdoor Games category for 4-8 players that takes about 20-30 min with a medium difficulty level.

Knock bottles off poles with frisbees while drinking

Equipment Needed

Setup

Set up poles with bottles on top. Clear the throwing lane.

How to Play Polish Horseshoes

  1. Set poles 30-40 feet apart with bottles on top
  2. Teams throw frisbees at opposite pole
  3. Defenders must hold drink in one hand
  4. Knock bottle off = 2 points
  5. Hit pole = 1 point
  6. Defender drops bottle = 1 point to thrower
  7. Defender catches bottle = no points
  8. First to 21 wins

Tips & Strategies

Keep your drink in your weak hand. Practice catching with your dominant hand.

Variations

Two Bottles: Two bottles per pole. Night Mode: Glow sticks in bottles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if the wind knocks the bottle off?
Reset and retry. No points.
Can you set down your drink to catch?
No! One hand must always hold the drink.

Players: 4-8 | Duration: 20-30 min | Difficulty: medium

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