The rules of the game are pretty simple. Basically, you drink whatever you have on hand. The amount you drink per episode* is according to the number of sips/chugs perscribed by the following list. So without further ado: Play**, magic fingers!!
* note#1 This game does not apply to HEAD, 33 1/3, or the opening credits.
** note#2 when attempting to play the game, it is advised to have the show on tape, to allow you to pause and rewind incase you miss anything.
-all 4 are shirtless at the same time
-someone gets dressed/grooms himself
-band is wearing tuxedos
-band is not wearing matching outfits
-they are barefoot
-you hear an alternate/unreleased version of a song
-you hear an instrumental version of a song
-song in episode features Peter singing lead
-Davy has bothe maracas and tamborine
-Davy plays something other that percussion
-Peter/Mike plays harmonica
-band member is actually singing and/or playing, rather than lip-synching
-a non-band member gets to sing with the band
-a song features instruments that no one in the band actually plays
-a song is not from one of the first two albums (this mainly applies to first season episodes)
-their instruments magically appear when needed
-Mike winks/wrinkles his nose/scratches his head
-Mike is seen with a full smile
-there is a sexual innuendo
-a band member kisses a girl
-band is driving in something other than the monkeemobile
-you get to see inside a band members room
-someone refers to the fact that they're on the show, i.e. "I'm gonna go talk to the writers"
-someone gets wet
-a split screen is used
-someone picks Davy up
-a short joke/reference is made
-band members are lying head to head/climbing ontop of each other
SIP* required amount if plot of episodes involves:
(*Chug if there is a combination of these situations)
-something that also occurs in HEAD (3)
-band looking for work/money (2)
-band trying to get famous (3)
-royalty (3)
-Peter gets kidnapped/disappears (3)
-band member in love with a girl (2 if it's Davy; 3 if its someone else; mega-chug if its all 4!! Also: 3 sips extra if Davy falls in love and the others try to get him away from the girl in question)
-band member trying to get a date; others helping him (3)
-a talent show/audition (2)
-going to the disco or a party (2; make it 3 if the band is throwing the party)
-criminals/illegal activity (2)
-monsters/haunting (2)
-boys rescuing/helping a non-band member (3)
-band member gets conned/cheated; the rest help him out (3)
-band member has realatives (3)
SIP required if:
-someone dances (2 if its Davy; 3 if its someone else)
-they are eating/cooking (3)
-someone walks on the beach (2)
-they are riding in the Monkeemobile (2 if Mike or Micky is driving; 3 if Davy or Peter is driving; also 2 if top is down; 3 if it's up)
-band rides on unicycles/bicycles/motorcycles (3)
-there is obvious horseplay going on during a "concert" scene (3)
-you recognize footage from the opening credits (3)
-someone is doing acrobatics (3)
-band is respectful and polite to elders (3, because it just so cute)
-band is nice to little kids/animals (3, for the same reason)
-Davy and some chic has sparkle eyes (3)
-something happens for no reason, i.e. Tarzan show up at a party (3)
-words appear on screen, i.e "Stay tuned for Micky's next idea" (3)
-band members speak in unison (3)
-band has car problems/gets lost (3)
-song is "Last Train to Clarksville" or "I'm a Believer" (2)
-someone starts crying (2; 3 if its not Peter)
-band member has fake gun w/ flag (2; chug if its supposed to be real; may also chug for "fastest hand in the west")
-non-band member threatens someone with a gun (3; take extra sips for each shot fired; also chug if somebody actually dies)
-there are special effects/fast motion (2)
-you noticed reused footage (3; take another 3 if footage has nothing to do with the plot of the episode)
-Babbit comes to the door (2; make it 3 if he's not asking for rent money)
-they complain about their apartment/financial status (2) -Schneider is shown (2; make it 3 if he talks)
-stuffed monkey "our producer" is shown (2)
-band is playing cards/orginized sports (2) -band plays "rocks scissors paper" to settle a decision (3)
-Mike takes charge of a situation (2; make it 3 if someone else does)
-someone is jumping (2 for each person)
-someone gets hit (3)
-someone is on the phone (2)
-Micky builds/invents something (3)
-Micky slides down the banister (2; make it 3 if someone else does)
-Peter is portrayed as a loser, wimp, or weakling (3; may take extra out for pity)
-someone (other than Davy) uses a british accent (3)
-someone uses funny voice/does an impression (2 if it's Micky; 3 if anyone else)
-Davy changes his accent (3)
-band dresses in suits and ties (3)
-you notice an outfit that has been worn before (3; chug if its someone else wearing it at this time)
-someone wears overalls (3; chug for all 4)
-someone wears jeans (3; chug for all 4)
-guys dress up to fool someone (3 if it works; 2 if it doesnt)
-someone dresses in drag (3 for Micky or Davy; chug for Peter and Mike)
-guys dress up for no reason (3)
-someone has a wig/fake facial hair (3; chug for all 4)
-someone other than Mike is wearing a hat (2 for each; take 1 extra sip for each change during the course of that episode)
-Mike wears a hat other than THE hat (3; take 2 extra if he's wearing THE hat in conjunction with the other)
-THE hat is blue not green (3) -Mike appears hatless (3; take 3 extra if his hat is off so he could fix his hair or trim THE hat)
-they are wearing the grey pants with the red shirts (3; 2 extra if its another color shirt)
-someones shirt is unbuttoned/unzipped (3 each person; chug for all 4)
-Davy or Micky is shirtless/in bathing suit (2 for each)
-Mike or Peter is shirtless/in a bathing suit (3 for each)
-someone wears a sleeveless shirt (3 each)
-someone wears shorts (2 each; chug for all 4)
-someone wears pajamas/bath robe (2 each; cug for all 4)
Take ONE SIP for each:
-number of maracas Davy is holding (chug if its more than 4 total)
-sound effect
-song
-time guitar logo is used to seperate scenes, a la "batman"
-cool facial expression
-time you hear the laugh track
-live animal that appears
Since October 8, 1997