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The bar is officially open.
We’ve finally made it to Election Day, with Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris squaring off in what’s expected to be a tight contest, and The Post wants you to liven the night up with our official drinking game.
Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican or independent — and whether you support beer, wine or liquor — grab your preferred beverage and a copy of the rules and follow along with The Post’s live coverage of the big day.
Play for money, play for bragging rights, or just play for fun. And don’t worry, we’ll make sure you keep hydrated.
But first! Prepare yourself with The Post’s guide to what to expect on Election Day and take our Presidential Quiz to test your knowledge of our past leaders.
Have a glass of water…
Whenever polls close in a state. These happen every hour or half hour beginning at 6 p.m. so you’ll be nice and hydrated
Take a swig …
Every time someone says this race “comes down to turnout.”
Each time a broadcast says “record number of voters”
Take a sip of your drink…
Each time a state is called for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. In the event multiple states are called at once, continue for as long as it takes to name the states called
Whenever the high-energy Steve Kornacki appears with his map (applicable to NBC News/MSNBC watchers only)
Whenever the suave and debonair John King appears with his map (applicable to CNN watchers only)
Whenever Bill Hemmer displays his “Bill-board” (applicable to Fox News watchers only)
Everytime a pundit taps a map to zoom in on counties
Follow along with The Post’s coverage of the 2024 election
Take a shot…
Every time someone says ‘blue wall’
If Kamala Harris is projected to win a swing state (Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania or Wisconsin)
If Trump is predicted to win a swing state (same as above)
Chug your drink
If Harris or Trump is projected to win the election
Disclaimer: Please drink responsibly
