How To Play Baseball Drinking Game: The Ultimate Guide

What is a baseball drinking game? A baseball drinking game combines the excitement of watching a baseball game with the fun (and potential consequences) of drinking alcohol. It involves setting rules where specific events in the game trigger participants to take a drink. This guide provides a complete look at various versions of this popular pastime.

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Getting Started with Your Baseball Drinking Game

Before diving into specific rules, here’s what you need to get your game started.

• The Game: Obviously, you need a baseball game to watch! This can be live, on TV, or even a replay.
• The Drinks: Beer is the classic choice, but you can use anything you like – wine, cocktails, or even non-alcoholic beverages for those who prefer to abstain. Remember to drink responsibly!
• The Players: Gather your friends! The more the merrier, but a group of 2-6 people is often ideal.
• The Rules: This guide is packed with rule suggestions. Choose ones that fit your group and the type of game you’re watching. Agree on these before the game begins to avoid arguments later.
• The Setting: A comfortable place to watch the game is crucial. A TV, comfortable seating, and a table for drinks are all you need.
• Responsibility: Always drink responsibly. Designate a sober driver or use alternative transportation. Know your limits and encourage others to do the same.

Baseball Drinking Game Rules: The Fundamentals

These are some basic rules that can be included in almost any baseball drinking game. Feel free to mix and match or adjust them to your liking.

• Single: Take one sip.
• Double: Take two sips.
• Triple: Take three sips.
• Home Run: Finish your drink!
• Walk: Take one sip.
• Strikeout: Take one sip.
• Foul Ball: Take one sip.
• Error: Take two sips.
• Pitching Change: Take two sips.
• Commercial Break: Take one sip (or finish your drink if it’s a particularly annoying commercial).
• Steal: Take two sips.

This table summarizes the basic rules:

Event	Action
Single	One sip
Double	Two sips
Triple	Three sips
Home Run	Finish drink
Walk	One sip
Strikeout	One sip
Foul Ball	One sip
Error	Two sips
Pitching Change	Two sips
Commercial Break	One sip
Steal	Two sips

Baseball Drinking Game For Adults: Leveling Up

Want to make things more interesting? These rules add some complexity and humor.

• Wild Pitch/Passed Ball: The person to your left drinks.
• Hit By Pitch: The person who last went to the bathroom drinks.
• Balk: Everyone drinks!
• Close Play at First (Under Review): Everyone guesses safe or out. Losers drink.
• Runner Left on Base: The person with the fewest runs drinks.
• Announcer Mispronounces a Name: Everyone drinks (because it’s funny).
• Player Argues with the Umpire: Take two sips.
• Manager Argues with the Umpire: Finish your drink!
• Any mention of fantasy baseball: Everyone who plays fantasy baseball drinks.
• Someone spills their drink: That person finishes their next drink immediately.

Baseball Drinking Game College: Tailoring the Fun

When playing with a college crowd, consider these rule additions:

• Someone Takes a Selfie with the TV: They have to show everyone and take two sips.
• Someone Checks Their Phone During an Important Play: Take two sips.
• Someone Falls Asleep: Sharpie mustache time! (And they drink when they wake up.)
• Someone Predicts the Next Play Correctly: They get to make someone else drink.
• Team Mascot Shown on Screen: Everyone cheers and takes a sip.
• Someone Complains About the Beer Selection: They have to drink whatever’s left in everyone else’s glass.
• A Player Gets Ejected: Everyone finishes their drink.

Baseball Themed Drinking Games: Beyond the Basics

Here are some full game variations:

Beer Baseball Rules (Simplified)

This version simulates a baseball game with drinks as “runs.”

1. Divide into Two Teams: Each team represents a side of the inning (offense and defense).
2. Designate a “Pitcher” and “Batter”: Rotate these roles each inning.
3. Rules for “Hits” and “Outs”:
   • Single: Batter drinks one sip; runner advances.
   • Double: Batter drinks two sips; runner advances two bases.
   • Triple: Batter drinks three sips; runner advances three bases.
   • Home Run: Batter finishes their drink; runner scores.
   • Out: Batter finishes their drink; switch sides after three outs.
4. Keep Score: Each run scored is a point.
5. Play for a Set Number of Innings: The team with the most runs at the end wins.

Drunk Baseball Game: Dice Roll Edition

This version relies on dice rolls to determine the outcome of each at-bat.

1. Assign Dice Rolls to Outcomes:
   • 1 = Single
   • 2 = Double
   • 3 = Triple
   • 4 = Home Run
   • 5 = Walk
   • 6 = Out
2. Follow Standard Baseball Rules: Keep track of runners on base, outs, and runs scored.
3. Drinking Penalties:
   • Single: Batter takes one sip.
   • Double: Batter takes two sips.
   • Triple: Batter takes three sips.
   • Home Run: Batter finishes their drink.
   • Walk: Batter takes one sip and assigns one sip to another player.
   • Out: Batter takes two sips.
4. Play for a Set Number of Innings: The team with the most runs wins.

Baseball Drinking Game Variations: Spice it Up!

Looking for even more ways to customize your game? Try these variations:

• The “Designated Drinker”: One person is assigned to drink every time a specific player on the team does well (or poorly).
• The “Rivalry Rule”: During rivalry games, double all penalties when the opposing team scores or makes a good play.
• The “Lucky Number”: Choose a player’s jersey number. Every time that number is mentioned, everyone drinks.
• The “Prop Bet”: Before the game, make prop bets (e.g., “Will there be a stolen base in the first inning?”). Losers drink.
• The “Home Run Derby”: Designate a specific inning. Every home run hit in that inning results in everyone finishing their drink.
• The “Mound Visit”: Every time the manager visits the mound, the person to the right of the TV remote holder drinks.

Drinking Games For Baseball Fans: Beyond the TV

Here are some baseball-themed drinking games you can play at a baseball game:

• Foul Ball Frenzy: Every time a foul ball lands within 20 feet of you, take a sip.
• Catch a Ball, Drink a Tall: If you catch a foul ball or home run, you get to make someone else finish their drink.
• Jumbotron Jinx: If you’re shown on the Jumbotron, finish your drink!
• Mascot Mayhem: Every time the mascot does something funny, take a sip.
• Seventh-Inning Stretch Sipper: Everyone takes a sip during the seventh-inning stretch.
• Buy Me Some Peanuts and…: Every time someone buys peanuts or cracker jacks, they have to offer some to everyone, and everyone takes a sip.

Baseball Party Games With Alcohol: Hosting a Memorable Event

Throwing a baseball-themed party? Incorporate these drinking games for extra fun:

• “Pin the Cap on the Beer”: A baseball-themed twist on “Pin the Tail on the Donkey.”
• “Baseball Trivia”: Ask baseball trivia questions. Losers drink.
• “Dizzy Bat Home Run Derby”: Spin around a baseball bat several times, then try to run to “first base.” The slowest person drinks.
• “Name That Player”: Show a picture of a baseball player. The first person to correctly name the player gets to make someone else drink.
• “Cornhole Baseball”: Set up a cornhole game with baseball-themed boards. Award points for each bag in the hole. Losers drink.

Baseball Game Drinking Challenges: Are You Up For It?

For experienced baseball drinking game players only! These challenges are not for the faint of heart.

• The “Cycle Challenge”: If a player hits for the cycle (single, double, triple, and home run in the same game), everyone finishes their drink and starts a new one.
• The “Perfect Game Purge”: If a pitcher is throwing a perfect game after 7 innings, everyone must drink continuously until the perfect game is broken or completed.
• The “Walk-Off Wonder”: If the game ends with a walk-off hit, the losing team finishes their drinks.
• The “Grand Slam Slammer”: If a grand slam is hit, everyone must chug their drink.
• The “No-Hitter Nightmare”: If a pitcher throws a no-hitter, everyone drinks continuously until someone finishes a whole six-pack or its equivalent.

Disclaimer: These challenges are intended for entertainment purposes only. Always drink responsibly and know your limits. Excessive alcohol consumption can be dangerous.

Fathoming Responsible Drinking

It’s critical to emphasize responsible drinking while enjoying these baseball drinking games.

• Set Limits: Decide beforehand how much you’re going to drink.
• Eat Food: Drinking on an empty stomach is a recipe for disaster.
• Stay Hydrated: Alternate alcoholic drinks with water or other non-alcoholic beverages.
• Don’t Drive Drunk: Always designate a sober driver or use alternative transportation.
• Know Your Limits: Be aware of how alcohol affects you and stop drinking when you’ve had enough.
• Look Out for Your Friends: Make sure everyone is drinking responsibly and staying safe.
• It’s Okay to Say No: If you don’t want to drink, that’s perfectly fine. No one should pressure you to drink more than you’re comfortable with.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What if I don’t drink alcohol?
A: No problem! You can easily adapt these games to use non-alcoholic beverages like soda, juice, or even water. The point is to participate and have fun.

Q: Can I modify the rules?
A: Absolutely! Feel free to adjust the rules to fit your group’s preferences and the specific game you’re watching. The most important thing is that everyone agrees on the rules beforehand.

Q: What if a rule happens multiple times in a row?
A: Decide beforehand how you’ll handle this situation. You could choose to drink each time the rule is triggered, or you could limit it to once per inning.

Q: Is it okay to play with a small group?
A: Yes! These games can be just as fun with a small group as with a large group. Adjust the rules accordingly to keep things interesting.

Q: How do I handle someone who gets too drunk?
A: Make sure they stop drinking, offer them water and food, and ensure they get home safely. Don’t let them drive.

Q: What are some good alternative rules for kids?
A: Create similar rules but replace the drinking aspect with eating a snack, doing a physical activity (like jumping jacks), or losing a point.

Q: Can these games be played with other sports besides baseball?
A: Absolutely! Most of these rules can be easily adapted to other sports like football, basketball, or hockey. Just adjust the rules to reflect the specific events in that sport.

Enjoy the game responsibly!