The Complete Book of
DRINKING GAMES
by Chugger Downs
and E. Z. Buz
Illustrations by Bruce Jorgenson
The Complete Book of
DRINKING GAMES
by Chugger Downs
and E. Z. Buz
Drinking games can be dangerous when abused. We urge that
you use discretion in the amount of alcohol you consume and
we insist that you do not attempt driving any vehicle, including
a
tricycle, soon after participating in the games.
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Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data
Downs, Chugger, 1960-
The complete book of drinking games.
1. Drinking games—United States. I. Buzz, E. Z.,
1961- . II. Title
GV1202.D74D69 1984 793.2 84-8498
ISBN 0-943392-58-6
Distributed in Canada by Prentice-Hall Canada, Inc. 1870
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Book Design by Candy Jernigan
Cover Photograph by Anthony Verde
Printed in the United States of America
First Edition: September 1984
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DEDICATION
How did we become inspired to write this book? Once that
mental lightbulb clicked on, how did we find the fortitude,
persistence and stomach capacity to crank out the finished
product? This book is dedicated to those animals, vegetables
and minerals who helped us to tap the keg.
First, one big Cheers to the initiators of the concept: to
Mr.
Spock, Meg D., Konas, Dorstman and company who were with
us that fateful evening when the lightbulb turned on during a
game of Quarters. To Lynn, Clue, Julie and Amy W. who pushed
us to continue.
We were able to pass the bar exam with the help of Chris L,
Gail
and the Boys, Rosbo, B.J. and Cliffy, the Gyrate Woman,
Huntso, the Mendocino K-Team, Kipper, Warren, Kissy and
Chef Chaltry, who helped us with srategies for the games.
A dedication would not be complete without saluting the folks
in the trenches—those brave souls who proofread the manu-
script, allowed us to cry on their shoulder, informed us about
the cruel world of publishing, and performed tasks beyond the
call of duty. We lift our mugs and fall down on our knees to
Kellie, Moog, Robert Barron, Jane, Gertrude, Shirley, Geraldine
and David. A final thanks to our families who knew we were
flaky when we took on this project and know we are flakier since
finishing.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface............................................... 9
Introduction.......................................... 11
Etiquette............................................. 13
Competitive Strategies.................................21
The Top Ten Drinking Games in the United States .......27
1. Bizz-Buzz.........................................28
2. Thumper.........................................30
3. Quarters..........................................33
4. Blow Pong........................................36
5. Liar's Dice........................................39
6. Bull Shit..........................................41
7. Zoom Schwartz Profigliano.........................43
8. Fingers Bunnies...................................45
9. Whales Tail Prince of Wales........................48
10. Cardinal Puff......................................51
Card Games..........................................55
Don't Blow It ........................................56
Jolly Joker..........................................58
Suits................................................60
99..................................................62
Red Black...........................................64
Rum Ginny..........................................66
A Liar's Card ........................................67
Let's Drink a Deal....................................69
Killer ...............................................71
Dice Games..........................................73
Drop Dead..........................................74
Mexicali.............................................75
7-14-21 .............................................77
Trivia Games......................................... 79
Botticelli............................................ 80
Famous Person Blitz ................................. 83
Movie Mania......................................... 85
Box Blitz............................................ 86
/W/sce-Hic-up!-//a/7eoi75 Games.........................89
Beer Pong...........................................91
Beerhunter..........................................92
Blast Off............................................94
Caps................................................97
Shitface............................................ 100
Go ................................................ 101
Sixty Minute Death.................................. 103
Ringer............................................. 105
Tweety-Bird........................................ 107
What a Line ........................................ 109
Wordy............................................. 111
Up Jenkins! ........................................ 113
The Question Game................................. 115
Beer Twister........................................ 117
Farmer Farmer...................................... 118
Name Game........................................ 120
Drinking Races...................................... 121
Baby Bottle Races..................................121
Beer-Bonging!...................................... 122
Irish Relays......................................... 123
Passing the Orange................................. 124
Shot-Gundarting.................................... 125
Tuna Boat Races.................................... 126
The Top Ten Drinking Games in the U.S. Scorecard.....127
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THE COMPLETE BOOK
OF DRINKING GAMES
by Chugger Downs and E. Z. Buz
Elbow benders of the world, rejoice! Fresh from the tap,
here's
THE COMPLETE BOOK OF DRINKING GAMES, your pub-side
companion to hours of good sport and merry frivolity. Featured
herein are tavern-tested classics such as Bizz-Buzz, Thumper,
Blow Pong and Liar's Dice. Learn exotic drinking card games
like Don't Blow It, Jolly Joker and Rum Ginny. And can you pass
the bar exam with such trivia games as Botticeli and Famous
Person Blitz?
But that's not all, gang. This illustrated saloon-game guide
in-
cludes vital points of etiquette (quaffing as distinct from
chug-
ging, etc.), drinking attire, and competitive strategies.
So the next time some wise guy challenges you to engage in a
joust of Zoom Schwartz Profigiliano, be prepared! THE COM-
PLETE BOOK OF DRINKING GAMES is the one book to have,
when you're having more than one!
CHUGGER DOWNS AND E. Z. BUZ have been obsessed with
drinking games for many years. They have traveled through
Europe, the Soviet Union, Mexico and to Atlantic City to gather
the games which are in this book. They are consultants to frater-
nity social chairmen around the U.S.