The ancient Sumerians were accomplished brewers more than 5,500 years ago. These rules ensure the consumption of large amounts of alcohol in a short time.ĭrinking games are as old as games and alcohol themselves. Drinking games involve a set of rules defining when and how much alcohol participants will consume. Willy Pederson defines them as 'situations in which alcohol is consumed and where the interaction is linked with definite standardized and previously agreed rules' (p. Drinking games are defined as 'an activity played for fun where the primary purpose is to drink a lot or get someone from the group drunk' (Stiefvater, p.