Das Boot
Pass the boot, follow the rules, and decide how much you want to drink.
About the Game
Das Boot is a party game played with a boot-shaped drinking glass that gets passed between players. Each player takes a turn drinking from the boot before passing it to the next person, while following a set of rules that can make things tricky.
You can drink as much or as little of the boot as you want during your turn. You do not have to finish it. The game continues until someone empties the boot.
What You Need
- A boot-shaped drinking glass.
- Beer or another drink of your choice.
- A group of players.
How to Play
1. Start the Game
Fill the boot with your chosen drink and decide who will go first. The first player takes the boot and prepares for their turn.
2. Flick the Glass
Before drinking, the player must flick the glass with their finger.
3. Drink Your Turn
Drink as much or as little of the boot as you want. You are not required to empty it.
4. Flick and Pass
After drinking, flick the glass again before passing the boot to the next person.
5. Keep Passing
Continue passing the boot around the group while following all the rules. The boot must stay off the table until it is empty.
6. Emptying the Boot
When a player empties the boot, the person who drank immediately before them must buy the next boot.
Rules
- The Boot Stays Off the Table: The boot can never touch the table until it is completely empty.
- Flick Before and After Drinking: Before drinking, you must flick the glass with your finger. After drinking, you must flick it again before passing the boot to the next person.
- Keep the Toe Facing Up: You must always drink from the boot with the toe facing upward.
- Watch Out for Splashes: If you get splashed in the face with beer when drinking, you must drink again.
- Buy/Make the Next Boot: The person who drank immediately before the person who empties the boot must buy or make the next boot.
- Broken Rules Mean Another Drink: If you break Rules 2, 3, or 4, you must drink again.
- Choose Your Amount: You can drink as much or as little of the boot as you want. You do not have to finish it.
Quick Rule Summary
- The boot cannot touch the table until it is empty.
- Flick the glass before drinking and again before passing it.
- Always drink with the toe facing up.
- If beer splashes you in the face, you must drink again.
- The player before the person who empties the boot buys the next one.
- Breaking Rules 2, 3, or 4 means you must drink again.
- You can drink as much or as little as you want.
Alcohol Safety Disclaimer
Drinking large amounts of alcohol in a short period can cause alcohol poisoning, loss of consciousness, and death. You can choose not to drink or stop at any time. Do not pressure anyone to drink or impose drinking penalties.
Consider using water or nonalcoholic drinks instead. Never encourage anyone to finish a drink quickly or consume more than they are comfortable with.
If someone is difficult to wake, has a seizure, has slow or irregular breathing, or is repeatedly vomiting, call 911. Do not leave them alone or assume they can sleep it off.
Anyone can stop or opt out at any time. Health and safety always take priority over the game.