๐Ÿ” You're Invited ๐Ÿ”

THE
CHICKEN
RACE

Bellingham's Most Unhinged Bar Hunt

๐Ÿ“… May 30th, 2025
๐Ÿ•– ~7:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Bellingham, WA
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Teams of Chaos
๐Ÿ  We're kicking off at a mystery Airbnb HQ โ€” location drop incoming. Stay tuned.
๐Ÿชฉ

See You May 30th

Come ready to hunt, drink, lose money, and dance in Bellingham. The Airbnb address drops soon โ€” keep your eyes open.

May the odds be ever in your favor. ๐Ÿ”

How To Play

1

๐Ÿ’ฐ Everyone Throws In

At the Airbnb, everyone tosses cash into the communal pot. This is the Chicken's war chest for the night โ€” and yes, they're spending it.

2

๐Ÿฅข Draw Straws โ€” One (or Two) Unlucky Souls Become The Chicken

Short straw = you wear the chicken costume. No negotiations. No take-backs. If 10+ people show, two short straws are drawn โ€” both Chickens team up at the same bar so nobody drinks alone in a bird suit.

3

๐Ÿคซ The Chicken Disappears

The Chicken grabs the pot, picks a bar in secret, and vanishes into the night. No hints, no breadcrumbs. The remaining players form teams and the hunt begins.

4

๐Ÿƒ Teams Hunt Bar to Bar

Each team picks a bar and heads there. Wrong bar? Everyone on the team downs a drink and moves on. Each time a team finds The Chicken, The Chicken sends ๐Ÿ” / "BAWK" to the group chat. Hunters stay radio silent.

5

๐ŸŽ‰ Last Team Pays, Then We Dance

Teams that find The Chicken drink on the pot. Any team that doesn't find The Chicken before the time limit owes them a drink later. The last team to find The Chicken buys a round for everyone. Then we go dancing โ€” non-negotiable.

The Rules

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Rule 1

Everyone Pays In

No exceptions. Before straws are drawn, everyone throws cash into the pot. The Chicken controls every dollar for the night and is expected to spend it on drinks โ€” that's the whole point.

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Rule 2

Straws Are Final

Short straw = Chicken. No trading, bribing, or negotiating your way out. The costume goes on. If 10+ people show, two short straws are drawn and both Chickens go to the same bar together โ€” no solo suffering.

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Rule 3

The Chicken Picks In Secret

The Chicken chooses their bar and leaves without revealing the destination to anyone. No hints, no nudges, no "you'll never find me atโ€ฆ" โ€” just gone into the night.

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Rule 4

Wrong Bar = Mandatory Drink

If your team picks the wrong bar, every person on the team downs a drink right there before moving on. No skipping, no sipping slowly โ€” down it and keep moving.

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Rule 5

Only The Chicken Signals

Each time a team finds The Chicken, The Chicken sends ๐Ÿ” and/or "BAWK" in the group chat. Teams must NOT post in the group โ€” it could give away your location to rivals. Radio silence from hunters. Only The Chicken broadcasts.

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Rule 6

Last Team Buys A Round

The last team to find The Chicken buys a round for the entire group. Arrive last, pay most. There is no excuse. Hunt harder next time.

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Rule 7

There Is A Time Limit

Agree on a time limit before the hunt starts. Any team that hasn't found The Chicken by the deadline owes The Chicken a drink later in the night. Tick tock โ€” the clock is not your friend.

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Rule 8

Dancing Is Mandatory

Once everyone is reunited, the night ends on the dance floor. No exceptions. The Chicken leads the way in full costume. This is non-negotiable and has always been non-negotiable.

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Example Scenarios

๐Ÿ” ๐Ÿ˜ฑ SHORT ๐Ÿ˜… LONG ๐Ÿ˜… LONG The moment of doom

Drawing the Short Straw

One person's night gets a lot weirder. That's you now. Put on the suit.

BAR A ๐Ÿ” โ† CHICKEN BAR B โ“ ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ TEAM ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿบ DOWN A DRINK try again โ†’

Wrong Bar? Tough Luck

You picked wrong. Everyone on your team downs a drink, then moves to the next bar. No sulking โ€” keep hunting.

THE BAR ๐Ÿ” ๐Ÿ” BAWK CHICKEN TEXTS GROUP ๐Ÿ“ต TEAMS STAY SILENT ๐Ÿ“ต TEAMS STAY SILENT

The Chicken Signals, Nobody Else

Each time a team finds The Chicken, The Chicken texts ๐Ÿ” or "BAWK" to the group. Hunters stay radio silent โ€” texting could tip off other teams.

THE BAR ๐Ÿ” your money lol ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ FIRST ๐ŸŽ‰ drinks free ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿƒ LAST ๐Ÿ’ธ buys the round

First vs. Last Matters

First team to find The Chicken drinks on the pot. Last team to arrive buys a round for everyone. Hunt harder.

TIME'S UP ๐Ÿ˜ญ too slow ๐Ÿบโ†’๐Ÿ” buy chicken a drink

The Clock Is Not Your Friend

Agree on a time limit before the hunt. Any team that hasn't found The Chicken by the deadline owes them a drink later in the night. Don't be that team.

10+ PEOPLE? ๐Ÿ” CHICKEN 1 ๐Ÿ” CHICKEN 2 SAME BAR ๐Ÿ” ๐Ÿ” buddies in costume ยท one bar ยท one pot
๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ” 10+ People Rule

Two Chickens Mode

If we hit 10+, two short straws get drawn. Both Chickens team up at the same bar โ€” no solo drinking in a costume. One pot, one target, twice the chaos for the hunters.

DANCE FLOOR ๐Ÿชฉ ๐Ÿ•บ ๐Ÿ’ƒ ๐Ÿ•บ ๐Ÿ” ๐Ÿ’ƒ The Chicken always leads the way

Then We Dance ๐Ÿชฉ

Once everyone's found, wallets are lighter, and the Chicken is sufficiently unhinged โ€” we hit the dance floor. Non-negotiable.

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๐Ÿบ Bellingham Bar Cheat Card

Scout your targets. The Chicken could be at any of these. Strategize wisely โ€” or just pick one and pray.

โš ๏ธ Hours pulled from Google Maps โ€” verify before committing a direction. The Chicken owes you nothing if it's closed.
Redlight Kitchen & Bar
๐Ÿœ
๐Ÿ“ 109 Grand Ave Suite 101
โญ 4.6 (688 reviews)
CocktailsAsian FusionOpen Late
The Orion / Odd Fellows Temple Room
๐Ÿš€
๐Ÿ“ 311 E Holly St
โญ 4.6 (340 reviews)
DiveSpace ThemeOpen Late 2AM
Black Sheep Bellingham
๐Ÿ‘
๐Ÿ“ 211 W Holly St
โญ 4.6 (1,236 reviews)
CocktailsTacosPatio
Uisce Irish Pub
๐Ÿ€
๐Ÿ“ 1409 Cornwall Ave
โญ 4.6 (418 reviews)
Irish PubOpen Late 2AMDarts ยท Pizza
Red Rum
๐ŸŒบ
๐Ÿ“ 113 E Magnolia St
โญ 4.5 (408 reviews)
Tiki BarKaraokeOpen Late 1AM
Matthews Honest Cocktails
๐Ÿฅƒ
๐Ÿ“ 132 E Holly St
โญ 4.7 (146 reviews)
Craft CocktailsOpen Late 2AM Fri/Sat
JUXT Taphouse
๐Ÿป
๐Ÿ“ 119 W Holly St
โญ 4.7 (319 reviews)
Cocktail FlightsOpen Late Fri/Sat
The Temple Bar
๐Ÿ›๏ธ
๐Ÿ“ 306 W Champion St
โญ 4.5 (317 reviews)
CocktailsWineSidewalk Patio
Cabin Tavern
๐Ÿชต
๐Ÿ“ 307 W Holly St
โญ 4.4 (454 reviews)
DiveOpen Late 2AMSmash Burgers
Waterfront Tavern
โš“
๐Ÿ“ 521 W Holly St
โญ 4.3 (487 reviews)
DiveSports BarOpen Late 2AM Fri/Sat
Grand Avenue Ale House
๐ŸŽฑ
๐Ÿ“ 113 Grand Ave
โญ 4.3 (290 reviews)
Pool ยท Skee-BallOpen Late 2AM Fri/Sat
Beaver Inn
๐ŸŽฐ
๐Ÿ“ 115 E Holly St
โญ 4.1 (259 reviews)
Classic DiveOpen Late 2AMPinball
Schweinhaus Biergarten
๐Ÿฅจ
๐Ÿ“ 1330 N State St
โญ 4.5 (1,080 reviews)
Beer GardenGermanOpen Late Fri/Sat
L&L Libations
๐ŸŒด
๐Ÿ“ 1107 N State St
โญ 4.7 (133 reviews)
CocktailsCrunchwrapsGames
Penny Farthing (Chuckanut Bay Distillery)
๐Ÿšฒ
๐Ÿ“ 1309 Cornwall Ave
โญ 4.5 (199 reviews)
Distillery BarRooftop (Seasonal)
Amendment 21
๐Ÿ”ฎ
๐Ÿ“ 1224 Cornwall Ave (Hotel Leo)
โญ 4.3 (71 reviews)
SpeakeasyProhibition Theme
The Admiralty Lounge
๐Ÿฆช
๐Ÿ“ 100 N Commercial St
โญ 4.8 (175 reviews)
CocktailsSeafoodUpscale
The Den Bellingham
๐Ÿ•น๏ธ
๐Ÿ“ 1319 Commercial St
โญ 4.6 (14 reviews)
Sports BarArcade GamesFull Bar
Galloways Cocktail Bar
โœจ
๐Ÿ“ 1200 10th St #102 (Fairhaven)
โญ 4.7 (235 reviews)
Craft CocktailsFairhavenSeasonal Menu
The Blue Abode Bar
๐Ÿ’™
๐Ÿ“ 2925 Newmarket St Suite 104
โญ 4.5 (139 reviews)
Craft CocktailsOpen Late 2AM Fri/Sat
Horseshoe Cafe
๐Ÿด
๐Ÿ“ 113 E Holly St
โญ 4.3 (1,369 reviews)
Open Late 2AMDiner / BarLate Night Food
Elk St. Tavern
๐ŸฆŒ
๐Ÿ“ 1017 N State St
โญ 4.7 (64 reviews)
CocktailsUpscale PubOysters

๐Ÿ•– Night Of Timeline

๐Ÿ 
7:00 PM
Kick Off

Meet Up & Pregame

Everyone arrives at the Airbnb. Drinks in hand, money in the pot. Get loose, get hyped, and start sizing up who looks like a chicken.

๐Ÿฅข
7:30 PM
The Draw

Draw Straws & Pick Teams

Straws are drawn. One unlucky soul (or two, if 10+ people) becomes The Chicken. Teams are formed while The Chicken puts on the costume and makes their bar decision in secret.

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7:45 PM
Deadline

Chicken Must Leave By Now

The Chicken grabs the pot and disappears into the night. No lingering, no hints. If you're not gone by 7:45, you forfeit your head start. The clock is already ticking.

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8:15 PM
Hunt Begins

Teams Leave โ€” The Hunt Is On

All teams head out simultaneously. Pick your first bar, move fast, and remember: wrong bar = mandatory drink before you can move on. The Chicken has had a 30-minute head start. Make it count.

โฐ
10:00 PM
Time's Up

Game Over โ€” Everyone Regroup

Hunt ends at 10pm sharp. Any team that hasn't found The Chicken owes them a drink later. Last team found buys a round. Then โ€” non-negotiable โ€” we go dancing. ๐Ÿชฉ

30 min
Chicken head start
1h 45m
Hunting window
10 PM
Hard cutoff
โˆž
Dancing after