I’ve just discovered that the Beer InCider Experience is throwing a handball competition and I tell ya what, my inner child is…well, neglected and not paying attention, but my adult self is bloody stoked.
It just makes so much sense to play certain games as a legal adult – I know I’m a better pool player after a coupla bevs so surely that translates to other games, too.
So, in no particular order, I’ve hand-selected a few other games that would pair nicely with a drop of booze.
FOUR-SQUARE
As previously mentioned, an official handball comp will be kicking off at Beer InCider Experience on September 20th & 21st, so I strongly suggest you gather your loosest mates for some emergency prep.
I vote you head down to your old primary school on the weekend, kick any kids off the four-square court if they’re on there and hammer that ball until your skills come back to you.
Maybe bring a tinnie with you too, you’ll likely be holding one at the festival so may as well get a leg up on it.
ARCADE GAMES
Arcade games definitely fall under the ‘things I’m better at with beer’ category because I’m trash at all of them so a bit of grog can’t make me any worse than I already am.
I’m not even sure I know how to play them, I generally just tap every button as fast as I can until something happens.
GOOD OL’ FASHIONED EATING COMP
This one’s pretty self-explanatory as to why it’s more fun to play as adults – you can simply stomach a lot more than you could as a kid.
Plus, I wholeheartedly believe that it’s easier to digest food with the help of beer and even if that’s not scientifically proven, I stand by it.
For all of you gluten-free souls out there, don’t think you have to miss out on the fun – you can practice by grabbing 100 G-Free Donuts from the festival to get that stomach well-and-truly stretched for the occasion.
TABLE TENNIS
Okay jeez yes, I’m aware that table tennis isn’t exclusively a kid’s game and it is in fact included in the Olympics, but I stand firm that it’s more enjoyable after you’ve had some liquid gold.
Conveniently, there will also be a ping pong arena at the Beer InCider Experience. Did they…did they cater this weekend specifically for me? Coz it sure as hell seems like it.
First, you’ve got the adult/kid games, then you’ve got more beers and ciders than one single person can count, and then you’ve got a banging lineup on top of it all.
Quick reminder about who’s playing over the weekend:
Brisbane Showgrounds, Friday September 20 & Saturday September 21
Hockey Dad
Thundamentals
Ruby Fields
Briggs
Dear Seattle
Jesswar
Charlie Collins
Bris182
VOIID
Did I not tell you it was banging? Yes bloody please.
If you’re in the Brisbane area, or you’re just hella keen on handball and would be keen to travel interstate, you can snag tickets right here.
Might I remind you that there are 50+ different breweries and cideries involved? It’s next-level hectic. You can also get one of those tasting paddles if you’re feeling overwhelmed by choice.
The first night runs from 4:30pm to 10pm, while the Saturday goes from 11am to 10pm.
18+ only too, I’m afraid.
