# Drunken Strategic Games 'Shot Glass Checkers Set' Requires You to Think Carefully or Get Hammered By Matt Ho | Published 2011-06-20 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shot-glass-checkers-set References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/shot-glass-checkers-set/108181/) & [homewetbar](http://www.homewetbar.com/Shot-Glass-Checkers-Set-Chess-p-809.html) Remember those warm evenings when you're sitting next to the fireplace playing checkers with a friend? Well, that scenario won't play out with the Shot Glass Checkers Set. The Shot Glass Checkers Set will turn a splendid night into one of slurred words with the possibility of projectile vomiting. It's a standard checkers board, only instead of the actual pieces, you get a wonderful set of [shot glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shot-callers) as a replacement. The rules? Get jumped, you drink. Get crowned, drink twice. Checkers is probably the last thing you think of as a [drinking game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roulette-ipa-pack), but with this set, you're bound to get hammered no matter what. Challenge a friend with the Shot Glass Checkers Set. Not only are you pitting your minds together in a [game of strategy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game), you're also putting your alcohol tolerance on the line. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Drinking Games:** The trend of combining traditional games with alcohol consumption, creating a unique and entertaining experience. - **Innovative Board Games:** The trend of reimagining classic board games by incorporating new elements, such as using shot glasses instead of traditional game pieces. - **Social Party Games:** The trend of interactive games that encourage socializing and create memorable experiences during gatherings or parties. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Alcohol Beverage:** The alcohol beverage industry has the opportunity to create and market drinking game sets, capitalizing on the popularity of combining drinking and game-playing. - **Board Game:** The board game industry can create innovative versions of classic games that incorporate unique elements, attracting both traditional board game enthusiasts and those seeking new experiences. - **Entertainment and Events:** The entertainment and events industry can utilize social party games to enhance experiences at gatherings, parties, or corporate events, offering unique and interactive entertainment options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Gen Drinking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almost-friday.md) - [Boozy Backyard Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-darts.md) - [Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl.md) - [Wine-Branded Adult Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/would-you-dare.md) - [Engaging 3D Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game.md) - [Outdoor Waterslide Drinking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-do-you-meme-slip-sip-flip.md) - [Compact Game Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-up-chess-and-checkers-set.md) - [Board Game Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herd-mentality-ipa.md) - [Entertaining Adult Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fck-marry-kill-adult-card-game.md)