History
The origins of Beer Die, often being the subject of debate have been shrouded in uncertainty. However, amidst all the speculation, Maine's Colby College stands out as the possible birth place of Beer Die. The alleged origins of the Canadian variant of the game stem from Chown 407, a local Kingston bar which has held an annual tournament for the past 17 years. The game was brought over the Atlantic to Newcastle University Dental School in 2004, by "Canadian Dave". It has since been a staple of Newcastle Dentsoc drinking games, with the conventional table being replaced by a door.
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