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A '''drinking game''' is one played in which the goal is to become intoxicated through quantified or qualified measures. Some drinking games have an element of [[strategy]], while others simply have none whatsoever, and there is no way to increase or decrease your chance of becoming intoxiccated. | A '''drinking game''' is one played in which the goal is for you or your opponents to become intoxicated, through quantified or qualified measures. Some drinking games have an element of [[strategy]], while others simply have none whatsoever, and there is no way to increase or decrease your chance of becoming intoxiccated. | ||
Some drinking games are best played between small numbers of people while others are "party" games where multiple people are best suited. | Some drinking games are best played between small numbers of people while others are "party" games where multiple people are best suited. | ||
Part of the philosophy behind a drinking game is assist in the breaking down of social barriers between participants: the implied [[fun]], coupled with the [[challenge]] and sometimes [[sportsmanship]] may build a camaraderie between players. However, these factors may also involve serious risks because the element of the game can surpass any concern for personal health or safety (alcohol poisoning, death, etc.) | Part of the philosophy behind a drinking game is assist in the breaking down of social barriers between participants: the implied [[fun]], coupled with the [[challenge]] and sometimes [[sportsmanship]] may build a camaraderie between players. However, these factors may also involve serious risks because the element of the game can surpass any concern for personal health or safety (alcohol poisoning, death, etc.) | ||
Revision as of 13:54, 11 November 2007
A drinking game is one played in which the goal is for you or your opponents to become intoxicated, through quantified or qualified measures. Some drinking games have an element of strategy, while others simply have none whatsoever, and there is no way to increase or decrease your chance of becoming intoxiccated.
Some drinking games are best played between small numbers of people while others are "party" games where multiple people are best suited.
Part of the philosophy behind a drinking game is assist in the breaking down of social barriers between participants: the implied fun, coupled with the challenge and sometimes sportsmanship may build a camaraderie between players. However, these factors may also involve serious risks because the element of the game can surpass any concern for personal health or safety (alcohol poisoning, death, etc.)