Drinking Game Methodology

Hello and welcome to one of my favorite subjects! One that I have practiced and like to enforce whenever possible on a Friday night. Today we will be discussing my methodology behind the ordering and practice of drinking games in order to best pre-game going out in a fun, and productive (getting drunk) way!

So, it's after dinner, you're in that awkward lag time between 6:30 and 8:00 where you aren't quite sure what to do. Well, I don't really know what to tell you unless you're up for starting a little early. The only problem here is that sometimes when people start drinking at 6:30, they are asleep by 9. And, therefore, your plans for the night are shot.

Let's say you've found a way to entertain yourself until an appropriate time to start drinking. You and your friends have gathered to start getting dressed and pre-gaming, but what should you play!?? Good thing we have Drinking Game Methodology.

Suggested Drinking Game #1: Ride the Bus.
I hate trying to explain this game, probably because it was taught to me only when I was already intoxicated and so I did not learn how to properly teach it. Here are some instructions: http://www.mademan.com/mm/how-play-ride-bus-drinking-game.html
I suggest this game to begin with because

• It is very easy and fast to set up- you just need a deck of cards
• It can involve a lot of people in a very playful manner
• It gets you buzzed fast and, therefore, sets you up for further games where a little buzz makes a big difference in how much fun the game is

Suggested Drinking Game #2: Kings.
Everyone knows how to play Kings, at least the concept. Or, if you don't, someone you are partying with will have played before. I hope. I suggest this game second because it continues to allow you to drink in an amusing fashion, but involves a lot more social interaction in different ways. Having a little bit to drink beforehand helps the game flow and how much more willing people are to share or do things that they may not have been.

I will post my favorite rules to Kings at a later time.

Now, if you are going out, you should be in a good place after a few rounds of Ride the Bus and at least one of Kings. (Kings takes a lot longer to get through an entire game, but I would argue is much more fun.)
However, if you are NOT going out. I suggest continuing to play Kings, or to play Dirty Jenga, or some other game which involves even a little more provocative social interaction, if you get my drift? Or, if that isn't your style, Beer Pong. Of course.

And that's it for today's lesson on Drinking Game Methodology. I hope this proves helpful during the upcoming New Years celebration!