Alcohol Server Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Alcohol Server Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Alcohol Server exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 5 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the Alcohol Server Vocabulary Game
Alcohol and the body
Checking Identification
Recognizing Intoxication
Intervention and service
Legal responsibilities
Sources for these terms (17)
- What Is A Standard Drink? · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Distilled Spirits FAQs · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Definitions · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Alcohol Facts · Source checked 2026-11-03
- The Basics: Defining How Much Alcohol is Too Much · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Checking Identification · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Enforcement Frequently Asked Questions · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Intoxication · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Model House Policies · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Laws and Liability · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Understanding the Dangers of Alcohol Overdose (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 23 U.S.C. § 163, Safety incentives to prevent operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated persons (U.S. Code, 2024 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 23 U.S.C. § 158, National minimum drinking age (U.S. Code, 2024 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- REAL ID Frequently Asked Questions (Transportation Security Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- False Identification for Obtaining Alcohol: About This Policy (NIAAA Alcohol Policy Information System) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Underage Purchase of Alcohol: About This Policy (NIAAA Alcohol Policy Information System) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Beverage Service Training and Related Practices: About This Policy (NIAAA Alcohol Policy Information System) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the Alcohol Server Exam
The Alcohol Server / TIPS / RBS Certification is required in most US states for anyone who serves, sells, or manages alcohol. It covers responsible beverage service including alcohol basics, BAC factors, ID verification, recognizing signs of intoxication, refusal techniques, and dram shop law.
Exam sponsor: State alcohol-control agencies and approved programs (CA ABC RBS, TX TABC, OR OLCC, WA WSLCB MAST, TIPS, ServSafe Alcohol). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
50 questions
Time Limit
Self-paced online; about 2-4 hours including the training course
Passing Score
70%-80% depending on program (CA RBS/TX TABC 70%; OR OLCC/WA MAST 80%)
Exam / Certification Fees
$10-$30 course fee (exam included), plus small state filing fees in some states
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not published. Entry-level course; most programs allow multiple attempts Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Alcohol Server vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the Alcohol Server vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 Alcohol Server terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the Alcohol Server terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the State alcohol-control agencies and approved programs (CA ABC RBS, TX TABC, OR OLCC, WA WSLCB MAST, TIPS, ServSafe Alcohol) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How hard is the alcohol server / TIPS exam?
The alcohol server exam is an entry-level, open-book test taken after a short online course, and most programs allow multiple attempts. Question count and passing score vary by program: California RBS is 50 questions at 70% (35/50), Texas TABC is about 25-30 questions at 70%, and Oregon OLCC and Washington MAST require 80% to pass. The key topics are standard drink sizes, BAC factors, how to check IDs, signs of intoxication, the S.L.O.W. technique, and dram shop liability.
What is a standard drink?
A standard drink in the US contains 0.6 oz (14 grams) of pure alcohol. This equals: 12 oz of regular beer (5% ABV), 5 oz of wine (12% ABV), or 1.5 oz of 80-proof spirits (40% ABV). All contain the same amount of alcohol and affect BAC similarly. The liver can metabolize approximately one standard drink per hour.