Drink gear reviews, cocktail guides, party game rules, and DIY builds since 2008.https://drink101.com/https://drink101.com/articles/beer-pong-rules/https://drink101.com/articles/beer-pong-rules/Complete beer pong rules from a site that has covered the game since 2008: official setup, cup formations, re-racks, and the house rules worth adopting.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/best-cocktail-shaker-sets/https://drink101.com/articles/best-cocktail-shaker-sets/The best cocktail shaker sets we have tested, from a $30 Boston kit to buy-it-once steel. Honest picks from a crew reviewing bar gear since 2008.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/home-bar-essentials/https://drink101.com/articles/home-bar-essentials/The home bar essentials worth your money in 2026, in buying order, from a crew that has tested drink gear since 2008. Real budgets, no dust collectors.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/how-to-build-a-cornhole-set/https://drink101.com/articles/how-to-build-a-cornhole-set/Build a regulation cornhole set with our original plans, updated for 2026. Cut list, hole placement, bag specs, and total cost around $80 in materials.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/how-to-make-a-vodka-watermelon/https://drink101.com/articles/how-to-make-a-vodka-watermelon/The classic vodka watermelon, fixed. Why the bottle-in-melon trick fails, the injection method that works, and timing for a party-ready melon.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/new-hangover-pill-blowfish-approved-by-the-fda/https://drink101.com/articles/new-hangover-pill-blowfish-approved-by-the-fda/Forget trying to swallow the enormous charcoal filled pills that are "Chaser" and step into the future with the Blowfish pill. The pill is made up of...Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/3-floyds-responds-to-anniversary-party-critics-satire/https://drink101.com/articles/3-floyds-responds-to-anniversary-party-critics-satire/I'm not a huge beer connoisseur, but I have friends that believe they are. I'll have a beer or two when we go out, but due to the massive hangovers I...Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/the-easiest-poker-drinking-game-youll-ever-play/https://drink101.com/articles/the-easiest-poker-drinking-game-youll-ever-play/Poker and drinking games are a natural fit, as it's easy enough to break out a deck of cards the next time you and your friends have a hankering to play...Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/oakland-coliseum-large-vs-small-beer/https://drink101.com/articles/oakland-coliseum-large-vs-small-beer/If you saw our post about the Qwest field beer cup issue then you know what you're in for with this video. Apparently Qwest Field isn't the only stadium...Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/pong-deck-review/https://drink101.com/articles/pong-deck-review/If you're looking for a way to spice up your beer pong games then this is exactly what you need. The premise and execution is extremely simple, yet it...Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/finish-3-beers-before-your-friend-finishes-3-shots/https://drink101.com/articles/finish-3-beers-before-your-friend-finishes-3-shots/Ok, so the title is a little misleading as unless you're friend can't take shots and you can chug beer like it's your job, then there's most likely no...Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/turn-old-beer-bottles-into-drinking-glasses/https://drink101.com/articles/turn-old-beer-bottles-into-drinking-glasses/If you're looking for a unique way to stock your cabinets with drinking glasses and don't want to spend a lot of money... and you want to get drunk on...Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/open-a-wine-bottle-without-a-corkscrew-tree-version/https://drink101.com/articles/open-a-wine-bottle-without-a-corkscrew-tree-version/Have you ever found yourself out in the middle of the woods with a bottle of wine and a glass, but no cork screw? If that sounds like a situation you...Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/dwyane-wades-birthday-bash-at-the-congress-theater/https://drink101.com/articles/dwyane-wades-birthday-bash-at-the-congress-theater/Update: It appears as though the venue has changed for the party to the Alhambra Palace. For more details check out the website below. This Friday,...Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/public-house-chicago-grand-opening/https://drink101.com/articles/public-house-chicago-grand-opening/Looking for a new bar to check out this week, well you're in luck as the owners of the popular bar Bull & Bear are opening their new venture, Public...Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/qwest-field-small-and-large-beers-are-the-same-size/https://drink101.com/articles/qwest-field-small-and-large-beers-are-the-same-size/If you happen to visit Qwest field in the future take note of this video. For $1.25 more you can get yourself a "large" beer which at first glance may...Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/open-a-beer-bottle-with-a-piece-of-paper/https://drink101.com/articles/open-a-beer-bottle-with-a-piece-of-paper/Ever find yourself with a nice cold beer in your hand, but no way to open it? There are plenty of ways to open a beer bottle without having a bottle...Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/2011-chicago-street-festival-and-event-calendar/https://drink101.com/articles/2011-chicago-street-festival-and-event-calendar/I know it's still a little early to be thinking about the Chicago Street Fest & Event scene, but if we've got the dates of some of them we might as...Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/instantly-freeze-a-beer/https://drink101.com/articles/instantly-freeze-a-beer/I used quotes in the title around "instantly" because there is some setup time involved in this trick that involves a freezer, but the trick is still...Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/steve-gets-caught-drinking-while-scissor-lifting/https://drink101.com/articles/steve-gets-caught-drinking-while-scissor-lifting/Hope everyone had a good and safe New Years.Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/creative-ways-to-open-champagne-bottles-with-a-big-ass-kitchen-knife/https://drink101.com/articles/creative-ways-to-open-champagne-bottles-with-a-big-ass-kitchen-knife/Picture this, it's New Years Eve and almost midnight, the champagne is ready to be de-corked and everyone is excited to ring in the New Year... but...Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/the-future-of-beer-pouring-is-here/https://drink101.com/articles/the-future-of-beer-pouring-is-here/This machine will fill your beers from the bottom up perfectly every time. It reduces foam and spillage, but best of all it's extremely fast. I can't...Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/the-ultimate-beer-delivering-robot/https://drink101.com/articles/the-ultimate-beer-delivering-robot/If you thought your beer robot was impressive then you obviously haven't seen this video. This mini-fridge turned beer robot is completely iPhone...Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/fringe-drinking-game/https://drink101.com/articles/fringe-drinking-game/Ok I am not going to take credit for most, if not any of these, but I have been watching Fringe, thanks to a friend, and have been noticing trends,...Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/new-glarus-brewing-company-spotted-cow-review/https://drink101.com/articles/new-glarus-brewing-company-spotted-cow-review/For those who live in the fine state of Wisconsin, you probably don't need to read this, but for those that aren't as lucky, there's a great brewery...Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/the-chuggler-review/https://drink101.com/articles/the-chuggler-review/First Impressions: When we received The Chuggler from chuggler.com we kind of had an idea of what we were getting. It's a cup with a hose attached to the...Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/neighbor-card-game/https://drink101.com/articles/neighbor-card-game/What You Need: Deck of Cards 3 or more people The Game: 1. Deal out the deck to all the players involved, keep cards face down. Decide who is going to...Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/six-card-countdown-drinking-game/https://drink101.com/articles/six-card-countdown-drinking-game/What You Need: Deck of Cards Beer 2 People The Game: There is a dealer and one ''driver.'' The dealer deals 6 cards face down to the driver. The driver...Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/the-simpsons-drinking-game/https://drink101.com/articles/the-simpsons-drinking-game/What You Need: Simpsons DVD''s Beer The Game: Created by: Joey Berner The Rules: During the show, every player drinks once/twice/three times (depending...Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/how-to-make-a-keg-barbeque/https://drink101.com/articles/how-to-make-a-keg-barbeque/What You Need Heavy Duty Saw (to cut the keg) Drill with larger bit Some sort of handle (wooden lined so it doesnt get hot, like on normal BBQ''s) 2-3...Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/1st-person-shooter-video-game-drinking-game/https://drink101.com/articles/1st-person-shooter-video-game-drinking-game/What You Need: 1 Game System and game (halo, Call of Duty, etc) 4+ People Beer The Game: 1. Start a multiplayer game, Free For all, no team games. 2....Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/baseball-quarters-drinking-game/https://drink101.com/articles/baseball-quarters-drinking-game/What You Need: 4 Shot Glasses Beer 1 Quarter 2 Teams of people (at least 2 per team) The Game: 1. Fill the shot glasses with beer and set them up in a...Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/century-club-drinking-game/https://drink101.com/articles/century-club-drinking-game/What You Need: 1 Shot Glass Per Person 2+ People (You could do this alone, but that would make you an alcoholic) Lots of beer The Game: 1. Each person...Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/madden-football-drinking-game/https://drink101.com/articles/madden-football-drinking-game/What You Need: A gaming system (xbox one, ps4) A football game 2 controllers Favorite Alcohol (liquor please) The Game: 1. Select exhibition, and choose...Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/saved-by-the-bell-drinking-game/https://drink101.com/articles/saved-by-the-bell-drinking-game/What You Need: Saved By The Bell DVD (see end of post) Beer The Game: Original game by Bill King (king69@hotmail.com) and Brad Valentine...Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/drinking-jenga-game/https://drink101.com/articles/drinking-jenga-game/What You Need: 1 Game of Jenga 1 Marker Beer The Game: 1. Take the jenga pieces and write different drinking activities on them. Examples: (use whatever...Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/edward-40-hands-drinking-game/https://drink101.com/articles/edward-40-hands-drinking-game/What You Need: 2+ People and someone to help with taping 2 40oz Beers Per Person 1 Roll of Duct Tape The Game: 1. Each person in the game Duct Tapes 2...Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/quarters-drinking-game/https://drink101.com/articles/quarters-drinking-game/What You Need: 1 Short Glass 1 Quarter 2+ People The Game: 1. Fill the glass with 1/4 or so of alcohol. (You can use whatever you want, be creative). 2....Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/how-to-build-a-horseshoe-pit/https://drink101.com/articles/how-to-build-a-horseshoe-pit/What You Need 36"x72" Saw Large Hammer Screw Driver (preferably a battery operated drill with screw bit) Screws 4 Horseshoes 4 2x4''s - 36" Long 4 2x4''s...Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/how-to-build-a-ladder-golf-game-aka-bolo-toss-blongoball/https://drink101.com/articles/how-to-build-a-ladder-golf-game-aka-bolo-toss-blongoball/What You Need (to make 2 ladders) 12 Golf Balls 6 Pieces of 1/8" thick, 14" long, Nylon Rope 14 - 2-ft Schedule 40 Pipes (smaller PVC pipe) 16 - 1-ft...Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/chaser-hangover-pills-review/https://drink101.com/articles/chaser-hangover-pills-review/Review: Skeptical, I picked up a bottle of these pills. They come in bottles and personal fun packs for just 1 night of use. I opted for the bottle, just...Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/how-to-build-a-basic-beer-bong-w-valve/https://drink101.com/articles/how-to-build-a-basic-beer-bong-w-valve/What You Need: 3+ Feet of Clear Rubber Tube (That will fit snug onto the funnel) 1 Good Size Funnel 1 Valve Knife that will cut tube What To Do: This one...Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/how-to-do-a-kegstand/https://drink101.com/articles/how-to-do-a-kegstand/What You Need: Yourself A Keg 2 People that can hold your weight (Or a wall near the keg you can put your legs on 1 Person to hold the Tap and pump What...Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/how-to-build-a-washer-box-game-version-1/https://drink101.com/articles/how-to-build-a-washer-box-game-version-1/What You Need: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 1 BOX, GAME REQUIRES 2 Enough wood to cut 4 13.5" long 2x4''s (3/4" thick) Mitre Box (To cut 45 degree angles) At Least 6...Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/how-to-make-a-beer-bottle-bong/https://drink101.com/articles/how-to-make-a-beer-bottle-bong/What You Need: 1-2" Of Tubing, Just wide enough to fit over the top of a beer bottle 1 Piece of tubing about the thickness of a straw, 7-8" Long What To...Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/how-to-minimize-foam-in-a-fresh-beer-keg/https://drink101.com/articles/how-to-minimize-foam-in-a-fresh-beer-keg/What You Need: A Keg A Tap A Cup What To Do: Its pretty simple, but its a common mistake a lot of people make. DO NOT PUMP THE KEG BEFORE POURING THE...Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/how-to-shotgun-a-beer/https://drink101.com/articles/how-to-shotgun-a-beer/What You Need: 1 Can of Beer 1 Can Opener What You Do: 1. Hold the beer horizontal. If you dont do this, the next step is going to make a mess. 2. Take...Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/flabongo-beer-bong-review/https://drink101.com/articles/flabongo-beer-bong-review/First Impressions: After hearing that we would be receiving a "Flabongo" to review we were pretty much expecting a pink flamingo yard decoration with the...Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/get-bombed-beer-pong-racks/https://drink101.com/articles/get-bombed-beer-pong-racks/First Impressions: Its beer pong for dummys. The main aspect of this game is the racks. The racks hold the cups steady and in perfect alignment every...Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/flip-cup-aka-flippy-cup/https://drink101.com/articles/flip-cup-aka-flippy-cup/What You Need: Long Table 1 Plastic Cup Per Person 6 People (At Least) To Make 2 Teams The Game: 1. Fill up each cup about 1/4 to 1/2 way with beer. (You...Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/how-to-blow-the-bottom-out-of-a-bottle/https://drink101.com/articles/how-to-blow-the-bottom-out-of-a-bottle/What You Need: 1 Empty Bottle of Beer Water A Strong Hand What You Do: This one takes some practice to get right, but the end result is pretty cool. By...Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/kegger-keg-coat-review/https://drink101.com/articles/kegger-keg-coat-review/First Impressions: Well this is impressive. Kegger Industries was nice enough to hook us up with one of these to review and upon receiving it, we were...Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/kegfast-multi-output-keg-tap-review/https://drink101.com/articles/kegfast-multi-output-keg-tap-review/First Impressions: This thing looks insane. KegFast offers 3 versions of their tap, a 2 hose model, 4 hose model, and 6 hose model. They were kind enough...Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/quaffer-shot-glasses-review/https://drink101.com/articles/quaffer-shot-glasses-review/First Impressions: The shot glass designed with a chaser in mind. Upon opening the box we discovered exactly what we were expecting, and more of them....Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/suck-and-blow-jello-shots-review/https://drink101.com/articles/suck-and-blow-jello-shots-review/First Impressions: A great way to break the ice. Think about it, you ask a member of the opposite sex to either suck or blow on the end of a 6" tube,...Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/sure-shot-beer-bottle-bong-review/https://drink101.com/articles/sure-shot-beer-bottle-bong-review/First Impressions: We didn''t know what to expect when we were sent a sample of this product. The picture makes it out to be this nicely imprinted piece...Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttps://drink101.com/articles/the-beer-belly-review/https://drink101.com/articles/the-beer-belly-review/First Impressions: This is a cool looking product here. It consists of the overall type looking thing, a bladder for the beer, and a hose to connect to...Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT