What counts as a kitchen disaster?

Anything that visibly derails the workflow counts,a dropped dish, food catching on fire, or even a screaming argument that disrupts the kitchen flow.

What do we do if we miss a 'Yes Chef' while talking?

If the group collectively misses a 'Yes Chef,' pause the episode and everyone drinks as a penalty. Consider assigning someone to watch for these moments if it keeps happening.

What defines a Chicago reference?

Mentions of landmarks like Wrigley Field, deep-dish pizza debates, or anything about Chicago neighborhoods counts as a reference. Spotting the Chicago flag in the background also works.

How do we handle 'rush hour' scenes?

When the kitchen is clearly in rush mode, everyone drinks at the end of the scene. If the rush spills over into multiple scenes, drink after each segment.

The Bear Drinking Game - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

The Bear Drinking Game is a drinking game in the Movie & TV Games category for 1-10 players that takes about 30 min per episode with a hard difficulty level.

Drink through kitchen pressure

Equipment Needed

The Bear episodes
Drinks

Setup

Cue up an episode of The Bear on your streaming platform of choice. Each player needs their own drink within easy reach, since some rounds get chaotic. Make sure everyone has a clear view of the screen, as you'll need to stay sharp to catch every 'Yes, Chef' and Chicago reference.

How to Play The Bear Drinking Game

Drink when someone yells 'Yes Chef'
Drink for kitchen disaster
Drink for family drama
Drink for Carmy stress
Drink for Chicago reference
Finish for equipment failure
Everyone drinks for rush hour
Drink for wholesome moment

Tips & Strategies

Pay close attention to the dialogue,'Yes, Chef' moments can come fast and often, especially in tense kitchen scenes. For 'rush hour,' it helps to pause right after the scene ends so everyone can catch up on their drinks before the next round of chaos begins. During family drama scenes, listen closely for subtleties that might cue a drink, like awkward silences or passive-aggressive comments. If you're finishing a drink for an equipment failure, make sure to refill your glass right away,it's a long shift, and Carmy isn't slowing down.

Variations

Mise en Place Mode. Double Shift. Silent Kitchen

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a kitchen disaster?: Anything that visibly derails the workflow counts,a dropped dish, food catching on fire, or even a screaming argument that disrupts the kitchen flow.
What do we do if we miss a 'Yes Chef' while talking?: If the group collectively misses a 'Yes Chef,' pause the episode and everyone drinks as a penalty. Consider assigning someone to watch for these moments if it keeps happening.
What defines a Chicago reference?: Mentions of landmarks like Wrigley Field, deep-dish pizza debates, or anything about Chicago neighborhoods counts as a reference. Spotting the Chicago flag in the background also works.
How do we handle 'rush hour' scenes?: When the kitchen is clearly in rush mode, everyone drinks at the end of the scene. If the rush spills over into multiple scenes, drink after each segment.

Players: 1-10 | Duration: 30 min per episode | Difficulty: hard

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