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: For the body part, see Shoulder . For the band, see Shoulders (band) . Infobox Game| subject_name=Shoulders | players = 4+ | setup_time = 1 minute | playing_time = As short/long as players choose | complexity = Medium | strategy = Easy | | skills = Speed, Focus
Shoulders is drinking game that involves players competing in a fast paced game attempting to "count" to 21.
Equipment
2 Arms
Beer
Set up
Players form a circle. Preferably around a table
Game play
The game begins with a player slapping his left/right shoulder, this starts the count at 1.
Depending on which shoulder is hit, the player to that immediate side of the slapper then slaps their right/left shoulder"
The Count continues until the group reaches 21.
Special Slaps
Special Slaps occur at a predetermined number to increase difficulty and creativity to the game.
Common numbers for special slaps are:
* 7,10,17,20 & 21
**They usually occur in pairs (7& 17)(10& 20)
Common S.S's are:
* Point (10)/Double Point (20)= A player points to the person to go next while calling out the correct number
**The pointer CAN pick players NOT to their immediate left/right.
* High Cross(7)/Low Cross(17)= A player overlaps their arms (think like a genie but with space between)and depending on whether it is a high/low cross that predetermined hand indicates which player (to his left/right) continues.
**The current slapper can only go to his immediate left/right w/ the high/low cross
If the game is set to end with a special slap, the player counting off 21 must act out the special slap even though there is no 22.
Rules
The count resets and a player must drink when:
He/she slaps out of turn
Counts off the incorrect number
Fails to recognize it is their turn
Fails to execute the Special Slaps
Appoint a Shoulders Commissioner. A player who decides when any player has made a mistake or taken too long. e.g Natalie Fishel
Getting to 21
If/When you get to 21, the group celebrates with a waterfall.
An alternative way to play is to get to 21, execute a special slap then count back down to 1 using the same rules. This increases the difficulty and extends the game.
Another alternative is "Kaboom". Instead of saying 21 the player says "Kaboom" with a downward fist pump motion to either the right or the left. That player will have to finish their drink and make a new rule for the game.
Penalties
There are some additional(optional) fines that can be imposed when a player performs any of the following manoeuvres during the game.
Dave Grohl : This is when a player attempts to use his left hand on left shoulder or right hand on right shoulder to send the game on. A double drinking fine should be imposed for this.
The Wilson: When attempting a high/low cross manoeuvre the player end up creating an "X" with his arms with both hands pointing up. Player should finish their drink for this one.
References
Drinking games Category:Drinking games
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