Raise a Glass to Dank & Draft: A New Washington Beer Game

Anyone who’s spent time in a Washington taproom knows that good beer and good games go hand in hand. From trivia nights to stacks of well-worn board games behind the bar, game culture is a core part of the brewery experience. Dank & Draft is a celebration of Washington’s craft beer culture and the game nights that bring people together.

Created by Seattle-based indie publisher Rainbow Rabbits Games, Dank & Draft invites players to build their own taproom lineup featuring real Washington brews. Each round, players draft beers from rotating “taps,” add them to their taprooms, and play action cards that steal, spoil, or recycle their way to victory. It’s fast-paced, easy to learn, and plays in about 20 minutes, making it a perfect fit between pours.

The game’s artwork nods to the Pacific Northwest’s beer identity with bold illustrations and a cast of woodland mascots that feel right at home in any Washington brewery. And staying true to PNW spirit, every part of the project was done here in-state, from designs by Aly Osborn of Handsome Meatball, to play-testers across local taprooms, and even printing and packaging at Seattle Printworks.

“I love walking into a local pub and seeing people gathered around a table with a deck of cards or a board game,” says Becky Young, creator of Dank & Draft. “You’ll see everything from cribbage and Go to newer favorites like 7 Wonders. My go-to is Azul because it’s small enough for the table and easy to play while having a chat. I wanted to create a game that people want to play in bars. Something quick, social, and that fits right in between rounds.”

Dank & Draft will be on shelves later this month at select Washington breweries or at rainbowrabbits.com, just in time for the holidays!