Irish Quarters

Spin a coin and drink as long as it spins.

How to play

A player spins a coin on the table and drinks for as long as it keeps spinning. When it falls flat, the next player goes.

If the spin fails, you get a second try.

Team duel: two teams take turns spinning; the team with the longest spin wins.
Timer: time the spin on your phone – beat the record and you hand out sips.
Sip only: while the coin spins, you may only sip.

A large, heavy coin on a smooth table spins longest. Practise a few spins before you start.

Agree on drinks and amounts before you start. The game works just as well without alcohol.

How many players do you need for Irish Quarters?

Irish Quarters is played with 4–8 players.

What do you need for Irish Quarters?

For Irish Quarters you need: Coin, plus drinks of your choice.

How hard are the rules of Irish Quarters?

Rule difficulty: Easy. The instructions above are all you need to start.

Can you play Irish Quarters without alcohol?

Yes. Irish Quarters works just as well with water, soft drinks or alcohol-free beer. Agree on drinks and amounts before you start.