The bar is officially open.
President Biden and Donald Trump are squaring off in the first of two scheduled presidential debates Thursday, 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 tune in at 9 p.m. ET, when the two presumptive major party nominees take the stage.
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; and take a look back at the last time Trump and Biden met in a debate
Good luck!
First, let’s keep you hydrated. Take a sip of water …
… every time a candidate references the election being “the most important of our lifetime”. Do the same with the phrase “inflection point” (Biden only) or “not gonna have a country” (Trump only).
Take a sip of your drink…
… whenever the camera pans to moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.
… every time Trump says “crooked” or Biden says “c’mon man”
… whenever Trump references the Biden Crime Family
… when a candidate uses a 3-letter acronym (think FBI, IRS, DEI, CDC)
… when Trump brings up “migrant crime”
… when either candidate brings up the border
Take a shot …
… whenever Biden refers to Trump as a “convicted felon”
… when one candidate interrupts another
… if a candidate wags his finger at another candidate while making a point
… when either candidate brings up the border
… when either promises not to touch entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare
… every time the word “Russia” is mentioned
Take two shots …
… when Biden asks of Trump and Republicans, “What are they for?”
… when Biden says he’s “proud” of convicted first son Hunter
… whenever Trump calls Biden “sleepy.”
… if either candidate brings up Hunter’s laptop
Chug your beer
… if either candidate calls for the other to be jailed
… if either candidate looks like they’re falling asleep
Finish all the liquor in your cabinet …
… if Trump and Biden actually agree on something