How To Play The MLB Drinking Game

The MLB Drinking Game rules

Elevate your Major League Baseball viewing experience with the MLB Drinking Game, blending America’s favorite pastime with the universal pastime of enjoying a good drink.

Perfect for those who find baseball a tad slow or just want to add excitement to their viewing party, this drinking game promises to keep the spirits high from the first pitch to the last home run.


Equipment Needed

  • A large TV for an immersive game-watching experience.
  • A generous supply of beer and/or your preferred liquor.

Number of Players

  • Open to solo viewers or groups, making it a versatile choice for any gathering.

Objective

Stay engaged with the game by drinking in response to common baseball events, making even the slowest innings fly by.


Game Setup

Secure a comfortable spot in front of the TV, armed with a stash of beer and liquor. Before the game begins, each player picks a team or starting pitcher, with their drinking fate tied to the performance of their choice.


MLB Drinking Game Rules

Check out our version of the MLB Drinking Game rules.

Basic Plays

  • One Drink: For a base hit, RBI, strikeout, blown umpire call, or a bunt.

More Intense Moments

  • Two Drinks: Double play, error, broken bat, or intentional walk.

Rare and Exciting Events

  • Three Drinks: Triple play, stolen base, hit by pitch, or a player striking out and throwing his bat.

Game-Changers

  • Four Drinks or One Shot: A spectacular catch, grand slam, bench-clearing brawl, manager ejection, celebrity in the crowd, or an inside-the-park home run.

The MLB Drinking Game

The MLB Drinking Game transforms baseball into a lively affair, ensuring that every pitch and hit is met with some drinkies and cheers (or groans).

Whether you’re deeply invested in the outcome or just there for the camaraderie, this game adds a fun twist to watching baseball. Remember to drink responsibly and enjoy every inning to its fullest.

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