Stag weekend games number 54
mo’ cricket (beard, tache or mullet cricket)
Whether or not you play these on your stag weekend is up to you, Mo’ Cricket is just a great drinking game. It should be played in a non-offensive way, at no time should your “run getters” (ie those sporting facial hair or a particular hairstyle) be offended. If they are the game is over and in the spirit of sportsmanship you should offer an unreserved apology, as well as perhaps some congratulation on their styling.
So here are the basic rules:
The Environment
Any will do, but you have to have the footfall. A busy bar, pub or alfresco cafe is ideal.
Who can play?
Anybody, there are no restrictions. But you can be disqualified / sent off.
How to play
Set up your ideal viewing position and be ready. You get 3 wickets and score until you are out. You can win by collective scoring e.g. once you reach 100 points it’s cause for celebration and drinks all round or 2 sides can play against each other.
How to score?
Basically when you spot somebody with run potential you confer with your fellow players and score accordingly.
The scoring
1. point for a ‘mo (moustache)
2. points for a purvey mo’
3. for a handle bar
4. for a goatee
5. for a full beard
6. for a ginger beard
7. for a mullet
8. for a rat tail (they’re rare these days)
and a big 10 for a Kenny Rogers – If you actually see legend Kenny Rogers you win regardless! Game on!
How to get out
There are variations such as …
- Phil or Grant Mitchell look-a-likes
- beard before, an unspotted beard – this is where after 60 seconds the opposing team brings it to your attention
- caught, ie the run-getter spots you scoring off him
So in a nutshell this is beard cricket, play fair, be nice – remember it’s a non-offensive sport, and enjoy!
