How To Play Hour Of Power

  • December 22, 2008
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Hour of Power—especially popular at the stroke of midnight on 21st birthdays, it’s not so much a game as an experience.

You Will Need

  • 2 or more players
  • A shot glass for each player
  • Plenty of beer, preferably light
  • Some music
  • A watch or clock

Step 1: Give each player shot glass

Set a shot glass in front of each player.

Step 2: Fill with beer

Fill the glasses with beer, and put a stash of beer within easy reach.

Step 3: Play music

Put on some music—preferably a lively mix that will camouflage everyone’s increasing drunkenness.

Special Hour of Power CDs and DVDs are available, complete with music mixes, an official timekeeper, and alternative rules.

Step 4: Watch clock

Set your game clock or watch within sight of every player.

Step 5: Drink shot

When the clock reaches the designated starting point, each player drinks his or her shot of beer.

Step 6: Refill and shoot every minute

Each player then refills his or her shot glass, and repeats shooting the beer every minute for the next hour. It sounds so simple!

Bathroom breaks are allowed, but you’ll be required to catch up on the number of shots you missed.

Step 7: Don't puke

Stopping or puking will eliminate you from the game—probably not something you’ll really regret at this point. But if you’re powerful enough to continue all hour, congratulations!

An extended version of the Hour of Power is called Century Club, where a shot of beer is downed every minute for 100 minutes.

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