Battle Shots - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play
Battle Shots is a drinking game in the Team Games category for 2-4 players that takes about 30-45 min with a medium difficulty level.
Battleship with shot glasses instead of pegs
Equipment Needed
- Battle Shots boards or DIY grids
- Shot glasses
- Various drinks
Setup
Set up grids facing away. Place shot glasses as ships. Fill with drinks.
How to Play Battle Shots
- Each player sets up ships on their grid
- Ships = shot glasses lined up
- Take turns calling coordinates
- Hit = opponent drinks that shot
- Miss = you drink a penalty sip
- Sink a ship = opponent finishes a drink
- First to sink all ships wins
- Loser drinks remaining shots
Tips & Strategies
Use probability. Start with center coordinates. Track your hits.
Variations
Team Battle: 2v2 with shared grids. Mystery Shots: Random drinks in each glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What ship sizes should we use?
- 2, 3, 3, 4, and 5 glass ships is standard.
- Can we play with more than 2 players?
- Yes, use larger grids or team up.
Players: 2-4 | Duration: 30-45 min | Difficulty: medium
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