Buffalo - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Buffalo is a drinking game in the Beer Games category for 2-20 players that takes about All night with a easy difficulty level.

Drink with non-dominant hand or chug when caught

Equipment Needed

• Drinks only

Setup

Just announce the game is on.

How to Play Buffalo

1. Announce 'We're playing Buffalo'
2. All drinks must be held in non-dominant hand
3. Catch someone with drink in dominant hand
4. Call 'Buffalo!' and point
5. They must chug their entire drink
6. Game lasts all night once started
7. Cannot call on someone actively drinking
8. False calls = you drink

Tips & Strategies

Form habits early. Keep your dominant hand occupied. Watch others constantly.

Variations

Double Buffalo: Both hands wrong = double chug. Stealth Buffalo: No announcing game start.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I'm ambidextrous?

Pick one and stick with it.

Does it count if my hand just touches the drink?

Holding = Buffalo. Just touching = safe.

Players: 2-20 | Duration: All night | Difficulty: easy

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