6. Highlander: The Series Drinking Games

6.1. First Season - Mark V - July 29, 1993

by Lady Johanna Constantine

This game was born one evening over Spring break when the author was showing her friend all the episodes she had on tape. They were viewed consecutively over a 9 hour period, very late at night, in Carbondale, Illinois. Oddly enough, no alcohol was involved, and the author is ashamed to admit she came up with mark I completely sober.

Additions and corrections from all the fine folks on USENET, a few from "The Raven" (a Forever Knight letterzine), and a woman in Cleveland who shall be known only as Maddog.

Units of measurement

One Drink = one swallow or sip. Or, if you are feeling really daring, m&m's or Reeses peanut butter cups can be substituted for beverages, if you prefer to be able to walk the following morning.

Vocabulary notes

immie = USENET slang for a Highlander-style immortal

Seacouver = Seattle/Vancouver, i.e. the "Generic American City" Highlander takes place in 2/3rds of the time

*the* leather jacket = That black, dimensionally transcendental leather jacket that Duncan hides 3 feet of steel yet is still able to do jumps, kicks, and rolls without any sign of the damn thing.

dimensionally transcendental = does the word TARDIS mean anything to you? ie, bigger on the inside than on the outside.

Masamune = The Japanese guy mentioned from the movie who made Ramirez's sword, not to be confused with Masamune Shirow (no Appleseed here, folks)

WARNING: this game has apparently caused people to burst into audible laughter. If you are in a public place, proceed with caution. You have been warned.

6.2. Second Season - Mark I - June 13, 1994

By Tara O'Shea (Lady Johanna Constantine)

This game was born because so many people, after reading the first season game, desired an edition and hounded me until I wrote one. Actually, I got bored one night, and taking all those lovely people into consideration, decided it was time we had a second series game too.

Units of measurement

One Drink = one swallow or sip. Or, if you are feeling really daring, m&m's or Reeses peanut butter cups can be substituted for beverages, if you prefer to be able to walk the following morning.

Vocabulary notes

immie = USENET slang for a Highlander-style immortal

Seacouver = Seattle/Vancouver, i.e. the "Generic American City" Highlander takes place in 2/3rds of the time

WARNING: this game has apparently caused people to burst into audible laughter. If you are in a public place, proceed with caution. You have been warned.