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==Equipment==

In order to play beer die, very little is required; a table, at least one die, regulation cups, and some beer.  

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:Ideally the table will be between 4' and 8' (see below), give or take a few inches. The best material to play on is '''''melamine''''', providing a strong and even bounce to the die. In truth any material can be used, but layers of paint, plywood, etc. often cause sporadic bouncing.

#Arrange the table so it is ''2'-4' '' off the ground

#Place seating for two people at each end of the table

#Roll for Side or throw: One die is rolled by each team. The team rolling the higher number gets to choose which side of the table they will sit on '''''or''''' whether they will throw first or second. The other team gets to make the remaining decision (throw or side).

#The team take their seats and place their beers '''entirely''' eithin the appropriate squares on the table (see above diagram)

*The receiving team does not have to drink due to any events arising from a low throw (excluding the rare [[Beer die#Sinking|sink]]). The throwing team still has to drink for any penalties that arise from a low throw (e.g. missing the table, throwing short etc.)

*Throws must be made underhand. If an overhand motion is used, the throw is considered “dead” and the rules listed above regarding the thrower's and catcher’s drinking obligations are used.

*'''Stambolich Rule:''' If a throw hits the ceiling of the room before hitting the table, no drinks can be assigned to either team due to that throw (again, a sink is the exception).

*Against a team of two, the die must bounce between or over the receiving team’s cups to be considered good.  

==Additional Criteria==

A drink can be assigned to the appropriate team when any of the following occur:

*A throw misses the table entirely.

==The Naughty Numbers==

<span style="font-size:19px; text-align:center;">The Naughty Numbers are the numbers directly after '''four''' and '''six''', hereafter '''wah''' and '''wah-wah''' respectively. Variations of the numbers are just as valid as the numbers themselves (e.g. number after 49, the fractional equivalent of 0.2, and so on). All languages apply. </span>

* Naughty Numbers are effective as soon as the team has '''rolled in'''

* One drink is required for each instance of the naughty number being uttered:

*Catching over the table to avoid a sink ''is'' legal, however it is considered poor etiquette and will still result in one drink.

*'''Bystanders beware:''' In the event that a third parties' beer is sunk by a die in play, said third party must chug the beer.

==Controversial Calls & Alternative Rules==

===The-HALO===

If ever there is no mutually agreed-upon resolution, an arbitrator may be called in. First the question must be decided upon between the team, unbeknownst to the arbitrator. Then, proceed to ask the oblivious arbitrator "Yes, or no?" The arbitrator's decision is binding for that instance, no matter information provided thereafter.

==Fun Facts==

*The '''San Remo Apartments''' used to house four permanent Beer die tables, including one on the roof.

*While Beer Die is most popular among engineers, it actually got its start at McGill in the McConnell Residence where members of all faculties enjoyed the game. In past years there was an All McGill Beer Die Tournament, at which engineers represented a minority of participants. It isn’t entirely clear where Beer Die was imported to McGill from, but it is certain that the game wasn’t invented here.