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Just curious, how do "Challenge coins" work or how is the game played?
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1. The challenge is initiated by drawing your coin, holding it in the air by whatever means possible and state, scream, shout or otherwise verbally acknowledge that you are initiating a coin check. Another, but less vocal method is to firmly place it on the bar, table, or floor (this should produce an audible noise which can be easily heard by those being challenged, tapping usually works). If you accidentally drop your coin and it makes an audible sound upon impact, then you have just "accidentally" initiated a coin check. (This is called paying the price for improper care of your coin.)
2. The response consists of all those persons being challenged drawing their coin in a like manner (other organizational/military coins are invalid) and either holding in up in plain view or placing it down on a surface for your brothers to see. You must produce a coin. The coin must be produced within one (1) minute of the challenge being initiated. This should give everyone plenty of time to dig through the pockets of anything they might be wearing or carrying.
3. If you are challenged and are unable to properly respond, you must buy a round of drinks (beer, coca-cola, whatever) for the challenger and all members of the group being challenged.
4. If everyone being challenged responds in the correct manner, the challenger must buy a round of drinks for all those people they challenged (because of this its not wise to be an overly frequent challenger).
5. Failure to buy a round is a despicable and dishonorable crime and will require that you to forfeit your coin to your brothers.
WHEN AND WHERE CAN A CHALLENGE TAKE PLACE?
Coin checks are permitted, ANY TIME, ANY PLACE.
ARE THERE ANY EXCEPTIONS?
There are no exceptions to the rules. They apply to those clothed or unclothed. At the time of the challenge you are permitted one step and arms reach to locate your coin. If you still cannot reach it, youre buying!
WHAT IS CONSIDERED A COIN?
Coins attached on belt buckles are considered "belt buckles".
Coins on key chains are considered "key chains."
A coin defaced in any way, (i.e. hole drilled for necklace or lanyard) is no longer a coin and will A) be confiscated due to desecration. B) You're buying the round for defacing a symbol of brotherhood.
Coins placed in a "holder/clasp" and worn around the neck like a necklace are valid and are considered a coin. An Indian medicine pouch works well in this regard
ADVICE: Once you have it, never be caught without your Coin.