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{{Outdoor Beer Die}} | |||
[[Category:Curator's Choice]] | [[Category:Curator's Choice]] | ||
{{Infobox | {{Infobox | ||
| title = Beer Die | | title = Beer Die | ||
| image = [[Image:BeerDie.png| | | image = [[Image:BeerDie.png|250px]] | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
|data1= ''The dreaded wah'' }} | |data1= ''The dreaded wah'' }} | ||
'''Beer die''' is the celebrated game of many, where only the most dexterous, agile, and strong-livered will prevail. Beer die has many variations across the globe, but this guide will cover [[ | '''Beer die''' is the celebrated game of many, where only the most dexterous, agile, and strong-livered will prevail. Beer die has many variations across the globe, but this guide will cover [[EUS]]-sanctioned rules. The game is found at any [[Blues Pub]], and on rare occassions 4 à 7. To a common pleb, beer die may seem a confounded compilation of arbitrary rules, and they'd be right; nevertheless it is a sport that requires determination to master. | ||
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
In order to play beer die, very little is required; a table, at least one die, regulation cups, and some beer. | 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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*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.) | *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. | *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. | ||
*'''Aralov-Izadi Amendment:''' The die must be released behind the line formed by the two cups of the throwing team. | |||
*'''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). | *'''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. | *Against a team of two, the die must bounce between or over the receiving team’s cups to be considered good. | ||
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*Catching over the table to avoid a sink ''is'' legal, however it is considered poor etiquette and will still result in one drink. | *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. | *'''Bystanders beware:''' In the event that a third parties' beer is sunk by a die in play, said third party must chug the beer. | ||
<br>'''Shitting a Wah'''<br> | |||
:In the event that while finishing their drink after a sink, a player swallows the die, a new die must be found for the game. Several players have swallowed a die throughout the years, and none have suffered any ill effects because of it. It is expected that the die will digest and/or come out 'the other end' relatively quickly. | |||
In this situation the game continues as normal however for the next several days anyone who was in proximity to the swallowing must ask the player in question if they have "shit a wah yet". | |||
==Controversial Calls & Alternative Rules== | ==Controversial Calls & Alternative Rules== | ||
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===The-HALO=== | ===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. | 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. | ||
== Edge Cases == | |||
* Should a valid toss hit a cup (see dink) before sinking, first there will be a point deducted for the dink adn then the sink will be in effect. For example, of the score is 11-4 and the team at 4 tosses a valid dink that manages to sink on the 11 team after, the 11 team will be at 10 and immediately after the sink at 5, making it 5-4. | |||
==Fun Facts== | ==Fun Facts== | ||