It’s time for a spin! If you want to enjoy a lethal game of shots, then you must give Shot Roulette a try.
Shot Roulette is a popular drinking game that originated in France. It is mostly played by adults and college students. The game is designed for 2 to 8 players, but more players can join the game by adding a few extra shots.
If you’re a fan of tequila, vodka, or any other spirits, then you will enjoy this game to the fullest. Shot Roulette can be played in two ways- either with a roulette wheel or simply with an empty whiskey bottle. To play the game, just spin the bottle/roulette wheel and take a shot where the bottle stops or where the ball lands on a roulette.
The rules are simple, and the setup is quite easy to put together. The game can be played for an hour or till you call it quits. The shot glasses are filled with different kinds of liquors. By the end, your belly will end up drinking a variety of hard liquors, from whiskey to wine. Make sure you don’t sniff the drink otherwise, you’ll ruin the fun.
One good thing about these alcoholic games is that they make you feel relaxed and away from the day’s stress. Even if you are a complete stranger at the party, you still become comfortable after you down a few shots. It’s a great icebreaker game but it can get a little heavy on first-time drinkers.
If you wanna know how to play a Shot Roulette game, continue reading the article and follow the instructions mentioned to enjoy a cool party night with your buddies. One most important thing…Drink Responsibly!
Things You Will Need For Shot Roulette Game
For Roulette Version
This method of playing will give a feel of a casino at home, except it involves drinking rather than money. It’s extremely easy to set up and play.
- You can buy a Shot Roulette Set from any online store. It includes a roulette, 16 shot glasses, and 2 metallic balls.
- The game won’t start without a variety of shots at stack. You can use clear vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, or any dark-colored liquors that look similar to a sports drink or juice.
For Bottle Version:
- For starters, you’ll need an empty whiskey bottle or similar to spin.
- Grab a variety of spirits to make the game more challenging. You can also use water to fool your friends.
- Use small shot glasses. The shot glasses can either be full to the top or just until 1 oz.
The Drinking Part
Now the fun begins. Pick some alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks which resemble in color. For instance, place water in one shot glass and clear vodka or tequila in another. You can do that with different colored juices or sports drinks to look like beer or hard cider. A player might never know what he’d be drinking next. If you don’t want to spoil the game, make sure you don’t smell before drinking or tell anyone what you just drank.
Rules to Play Shot Roulette with Bottle
If you are not planning to spend your money on buying a roulette, then try an empty bottle instead. In comparison to a roulette version, the number of players is not limited. A large group of friends can play this game. Some players might end up drinking more than their friends.
- Pour the shot glasses with a variety of spirits and juices. Mix and match make the game more exciting.
- Sit around a table or on a flat surface that allows the bottle to spin easily.
- Place the shots in a circle according to the number of players.
- Place the empty bottle in the center. Keep a good distance between the bottle and the shots so that the bottle doesn’t hit shot glasses. Otherwise, things can get pretty messy.
- Now pick a player to go first. There are many ways you can do that, but usually, the youngest one goes first.
- The game starts by spinning the bottle. When the bottle stops on a shot, the player who spun the bottle now must take that shot.
- It can be anything like water or beer. Avoid telling others about what you’re drinking.
- After drinking, it’s up to players to refill the shot or keep the glass empty. If the players decide to refill, they can enjoy another round of Shot Roulette.
- The next player to the left repeats the same gameplay, and this continues.
- The game goes on till players feel they can’t handle it anymore.
Rules to Play Shot Roulette with Roulette
If you wanna play like a pro and create a casino ambiance, then this version really fits you. Once you get your roulette set, the game gets simpler. Assemble the roulette by placing the wheel inside. Pour hard liquors and juices into the standard shot glasses that come with the set. Each glass is marked with a number. The game is played by 2-8 players maximum.
- To start the game, the first player throws the two small-sized metallic balls into the roulette wheel.
- The ball lands on a specific number like 28 black or 5 red. Whatever number the ball lands on, the player has to pick the shot marked with the same number.
- After drinking, the shot glass is either left empty or refilled.
- If the ball lands on a number with an empty glass, the player doesn’t have to drink anything.
- Don’t be a scaredy cat, and pass your turn. Drink whatever you get.
- The next player spins the wheel, and the drinking continues.
- Don’t overdo your drinking capacity otherwise, you’ll end up sleeping in the restroom.
Shot Roulette Vs. Russian Shot Roulette
A Russian Roulette drinking game is played with six shot glasses representing the six chambers of the gun. You can either place a vodka in one shot glass as “bullet” and fill the rest of the glasses with water. Or, to spice up a little, you can place vodka in all glasses except one to fill with water. If a player drinks the vodka, he says out loud, “Bang” or if he gets water, he says “Click.”
Both Russian Roulette and Shot Roulette are drinking games for a group of friends. The difference is you can add a variety of drinks in Shot Roulette, whereas Russian Roulette is played with one kind of hard liquor. The rules for both games may vary from one country to another.
Conclusion
Shot Roulette is completely a luck game. Using different alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks makes the game more entertaining. You never know what you’ll end up drinking. Don’t play this game if you are planning to drive or need to complete a task that requires concentration.
People of any age group can enjoy this game but make sure to drink in moderation. Since the game is mostly played by spirits, make sure to avoid binge drinking. You don’t want to get intoxicated or experience a blackout. Enjoy the drink and have an awesome time.
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