Avalanche – The exciting drinking game
The drinking game for every round – excitement, fun, and a bit of risk!
What you need:
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A six-sided die
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A "play glass" (e.g. a large glass or cup)
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Alcohol (your drink of choice)
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At least 2 players (the more the better!)
About the game:
Avalanche, also known as Three, is a drinking game that's easy to understand but offers more excitement with each round. The game proceeds counterclockwise around a circle, with each player making their own decisions and the roll of the dice determining the next event. It's a game full of surprises, with plenty of opportunities to drink—but also to win, if you play it right!
Gameplay
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Goal of the game:
The goal of Avalanche is to stay in the game as long as possible without using up three game glasses. The last player standing wins! -
Game start:
The first player adds any amount of their drink to the "play glass." This can be a small amount, but also a larger amount, depending on the player's risk-taking ability. The drink is poured into the glass, and the player rolls the die. -
Dice results:
The dice roll determines what happens next:-
1: No event – the game passes to the next player.
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2: The player doubles the amount of liquid in the glass or fills it, whichever is less. The game continues.
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3: The current player must drink the glass.
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4: The current player calls "Up!" and everyone must point upwards. The last player to do so must drink the glass.
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5: The player rolls again. If another 5 is rolled, the player has "Power Fives" and can force someone to drink the glass. Another roll is treated like the original 5.
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6: No event – the game passes to the next player.
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Pass on the game glass:
After the event, the current player passes the glass and die to the next player, who may inherit the glass along with some liquid. If the glass is drunk, a new glass is used. -
Losing and winning:
If a player hasn't finished the glass by the next turn, they lose the game and are out. Once a player has consumed three glasses, they are eliminated. The winner is the last remaining player.
Probabilities and odds:
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7/18: No event – the game goes to the next player.
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7/36: Liquid is doubled, the game continues.
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7/36: The player must drink the glass.
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7/36: The slowest player has to drink.
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1/36: The player can make anyone drink.
Tip:
The game thrives on a mix of luck and strategy. You can take risky bets by pouring a lot into the glass, or you can play it safe and try to trap the other players. Remember, you don't just have to drink the glass dry; you can also cleverly use the "Power Fives" to influence the game in your favor!
Conclusion:
Avalanche is a drinking game full of fun and surprising twists. It's easy to learn and provides plenty of entertainment for social gatherings. With a mix of luck and tactics, you can win the game – but be careful, because losing a glass can happen faster than you think!
Grab your friends and start a round of Avalanche – have fun and good luck!
