First Downed is a precision game, not a speed-drinking challenge. Any beverage works, and alcohol is never required.
Non-negotiable rules
- Never require or encourage shots, chugging, rapid consumption, or finishing a drink.
- Only adults of legal drinking age may play with alcohol.
- Respect every decision to skip a turn, switch beverages, or stop playing—no explanation needed.
- Use small, controlled sips with time between plays. Provide water and food.
- Never play before driving, operating equipment, swimming, or another activity requiring unimpaired judgment.
- Do not play if pregnant, taking interacting medication, managing a health condition, or advised not to drink.
If someone needs help
Stop play. Do not leave the person alone. If they are confused, vomiting repeatedly, having trouble breathing, having a seizure, cannot remain conscious, or cannot be awakened, call local emergency services immediately. Do not rely on coffee, cold showers, or “sleeping it off.”