Warnings about drinking games
Remember: the goal of drinking games isn’t to get drunk, but to blend two timeless social joys into one—playing games and sharing a few drinks with friends
These games are for adults of legal drinking age only
Have fun, but stay within the law
Don’t drink if you’re under the legal age in your country or state. Simple as that.
Never drink and drive
It’s dangerous, illegal, and just not worth it. Alcohol slows your reflexes and clouds your judgment. Same goes for biking, using machinery, or stirring up trouble while drunk. No matter your blood alcohol level—just don’t do it. Get a cab, call a sober friend, or take public transport.
Don’t push your limit
Everyone has their own limits—you know yours. Don’t let anyone pressure you to go beyond them.
Take it slow and sip mindfully
Drinking too much, too fast can lead to accidents, serious harm—or worse. And remember: regular overdrinking can cause addiction. Stay safe.
Disclaimer
This content is for entertainment purposes only. Always follow your local laws and drink responsibly. The authors and publishers of this content are not liable for any consequences, injuries, or legal issues resulting from the misuse of these games. Know your limits, take care of your friends, and have fun safely.
Please, drink and play responsibly!
How to play RUSSIAN SHOT ROULETTE
Set up
Players
It’s a game for three or more players.
What you need to play
- Shot glasses, one per player.
- Water.
- A high-proof clear liquor.
Agree on the number of rounds
The RUSSIAN SHOT ROULETTE is played in rounds. During each round, someone will be taking a shot, so don’t get too carried away. Decide on a reasonable total number of rounds.
Goal of the game
Who wins?
The player who scores the most points by guessing which player took the liquor shot in each round wins.
RUSSIAN SHOT ROULETTE RULES
These are the steps to play a round:
Getting the shots ready
One of the players or an external person fills all the shot glasses with water, except one to which they will add the chosen liquor.
The liquor has to be crystal clear so that it is impossible to distinguish from water.
Shot allocation
Each player gets a random shot. We can think of several ways to do it:
Method 1 – External person:
If an external person has prepared the shots out of sight of the players, then there is no problem. The shots are served, and in order from youngest to oldest, each player chooses a glass.
Method 2 – Tray or rotating stand:
This method is the most fun and exciting because all the shots are assigned at once, and the rotation of the tray resembles the spin of a gun’s chamber in the authentic Russian roulette.
The players gather around the table, the shots are placed on the tray, and it is spun. Each player will drink the shot closest to them when the tray stops.
Method 3 – Random draw:
A number is associated with each shot, for example, by writing the numbers 1, 2, 3… on pieces of paper and placing them next to each shot. Then, in an opaque bag, an equal number of pieces of paper with numbers, as there are shots and players, are added. In order, from youngest to oldest, each player draws a piece of paper that assigns them the shot they must drink.
Drink
Everyone grabs their shot with their arm outstretched —smelling the contents of the glass is not allowed— and at the shout of “three, two, one!” everyone takes the shot at the same time.
Each Player Guesses
Each player points at who they think took the liquor shot, based on any reaction that might give away who’s feeling their throat burn and who will try their best to conceal it and remain impassive.
Who has taken the liquor?
Once everyone has placed their bets, the player who drank the liquor reveals their identity. if necessary, because if they’ve teared up, everyone has probably figured it out!
Update scores
Players who correctly guess who drank the liquor earn one point. If no one guesses correctly, the player who drank the liquor and managed to keep a straight face earns TWO points.
Just one sniff is enough to call someone’s bluff.
Tips for playing RUSSIAN SHOT ROULETTE
Knowing when to stop
We’re not going to tell you when to stop playing RUSSIAN SHOT ROULETTE, but we do want to say that if any of the players have such bad luck that they’ve already had two in a row or have downed more than 4 shots… maybe they shouldn’t play anymore, or at least not in the next two or three rounds.
About the type of liquor
For the game to be fun, the chosen liquor should have a high proof so that the loser can’t help but show it.
And remember, the purpose of drinking games is not to get wasted, but to merge two timeless social activities – playing and having a few drinks with friends – into a single experience. It’s a perfect two-in-one if done smartly and responsibly.
