Kicking back and smoking alone can be a good time, but smoking with friends is almost always better. For us, getting creative and coming up with a weed game is usually a better time than playing a tired drinking game.
There’s a lot of smoking games you can play in a group, most of which will get you plenty high, but before the games begin, here are a few pointers to make sure you don’t get too high:
Stick with joints or dry herb vapes instead of concentrates or edibles
Use a strain with low to moderate THC
Don’t mix weed and alcohol
Don’t take hits between games
Something to keep in mind during the time of COVID-19: most of these games require sharing joints, pipes, bongs, or vapes, and do not take into account social distancing. So make sure that before planning a smoking game night, consider local and CDC guidance to keep yourself, family, and friends healthy and safe.
Bong Pong
Basically beer pong, but with weed. Break your group up into teams of two. Set up the cups, and instead of adding beer as you would in beer pong, add water to stabilize the cups. If you make the shot, the other team has to take a bong or joint or vape hit. The rules can also be reversed so that the player who makes the cup gets to take a hit.
Medusa
For a very short history lesson, Medusa is a monster from Greek mythology with hair made of snakes and eyes that, when gazed upon, turn people to stone. Luckily, in this weedy version, nobody turns to stone but has to take a hit instead.
In this game, everyone will need their own smoking accessory. Arrange the group in a circle, then begin by having everyone look down. On the count of three, every member of the group looks at someone. If anyone in the group makes eye contact with another, they both have to take a hit.
Musical marijuana
This is the perfect game with a great playlist. Choose a list of songs with repetitive lyrics, so pretty much any song by Bob Marley would work — think “Buffalo Soldier” or “Get Up, Stand Up.” Also consider “Africa” by either Toto or Weezer, “Work” by Rihanna, Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance,” or Childish Gambino’s “This is America” for a start.
The rules are simple: pick a lyric or phrase, and every time the chosen lyric comes up, take a rip.
Tip: choose your song to match the weed experience level of people in the group. If you have less experienced consumers, consider making the lyric something that isn’t repeated a ton so they don’t have to take a hit every time the chorus comes up.
Band Names
The first player names a musician or band, let’s say they pick Drake. The next person has to name a band or musician whose name begins with the last letter of the previous player. In this example, since player one chose Drake, player two could choose Elvis Costello. Then player three could pick Oasis, and so on. When a player can’t think of a name, they take a hit.
Not just for bands, this game can be switched up to use the names of celebrities, athletes, or even famous stoners, whatever the group agrees to.
Other games that have been adapted to smoking with friends are strip poker, 21, H-O-R-S-E, Jenga, and Wheel of Fortune to name a few. Or you can get creative and make games of your own. Just remember, if you feel like you’ve hit your limit, don’t be afraid to sit a few rounds out. Your health is more important than winning.
In the world of weed, strains come and strains go, but the strains that develop legacies find ways to keep giving back to weed culture over the years — OG Kush is one of those strains.
Original Kush, best known as OG Kush, is the don dada of cannabis. It’s the #1 most popular strain on Weedmaps, the reigning Strain Madness champion, and the true backbone of West Coast cannabis culture today.
OG Kush is perhaps the first strain to reach both mass popularity in the mainstream and legendary status within cannabis culture. Which is why OG Kush has been used to breed other strains that furthered the culture and industry.
We’ve rounded up seven of the strains every savvy cannabis consumer who likes OG Kush should know about.
History of OG Kush
As with most historical cannabis strains, the exact history and genetics of OG Kush are hard to confirm. Is it a Chemdog cross? Did it come from some random bagseed long ago? Did someone hike up the Hindu Mountains and pull it directly out of the ground? No one knows the What of OG Kush, all we know is the Who and Where.
Matt “Bubba” Berger and Josh D brought OG Kush to fruition. At some point in the 1990s, Bubba brought the strain to Florida from Amsterdam, and after working it for some time, he flew out to California with the seeds and gave OG Kush to supreme grower Josh D to maximize the plant’s potential. Josh D worked his magic and the rest is history.
Since OG’s birth in 1992, the strain has gained worldwide notoriety and has been instrumental in creating some of your favorite weed strains of today.
Tahoe OG will get you high as hell. Straight up. It’s top reported effects are relaxed, euphoric, and hungry, which is cannacode for “my god, you are about to be absolutely stoned.”
Tahoe OG is the most notable OG Kush phenotype, meaning it came directly from the seeds of the parent strain; it’s not a hybrid of OG Kush and something else. Think of phenotypes in terms of kittens. A litter could have 5 kits from the same parents, but for some reason they all look and act differently. The same applies to weed.
Tahoe OG nugs are flooded with orange hairs, white trichomes, and appear a bit darker and denser than the Original. Still, that classic earthy citrus smell of Kush remains intact.
Bubba Kush is probably the most well-known Kush strain not-named OG Kush. We can thank breeder Matt Berger, rappers, and pop culture for that one.
The result of accidental pollination of a Kush strain by an alleged Northern Lights, Bubba Kush is an indica-dominant powerhouse. Its top reported effects are euphoric, relaxed, and happy, so expect to be chillin’ on the couch with a full Netflix queue.
Though an OG descendant, the indica genetics in Bubba’s lineage gives a totally different look and feel. Instead of the citrusy and earthy Kush flavors, Bubba nugs give off a sweet, almost grape-like aroma that transfers into a sweet earthy flavor that many describe as a hashish taste.
San Fernando Valley Kush OG, or SFV OG, is another well-known phenotype of the legendary OG Kush. It should not be confused with SFV OG Kush, a cross of a Kush and an Afghani landrace.
SFV OG gives off a strong lemony and piney aroma that you can hear from a mile away. Ya know, cause it’s loud. Another potent Kush phenotype, the top reported effects are relaxed, euphoric, and giggly.
Like Tahoe OG, SFV can hit you with that “Wow, I am outta there” type of high that is best suited for experienced consumers. If you’re new to weed, but want to give it a whirl, maybe ease into it with a vape pen as vape effects tend to be lighter and shorter-lived than flower or dabs.
Headband is an OG Kush x Sour Diesel hybrid with a reputation for providing heavy cerebral effects that wrap around the head like a — you guessed it — Headband. Its top reported effects are: euphoric, focused, and relaxed.
Headband looks like the other OG strains with its green and orange-colored buds; however, the smell is more distinguished as it gives off a funky cheese scent and a little bit of a diesel undertone, showing off those Chemdog and Skunk genetics from Sour Diesel.
True OG is as OG as they come when we’re talking Kush hybrids. It was bred by backcrossing OG plants over and over until the result was the perfect indica-dominant OG Kush hybrid. Its most reported effects are: euphoric, focused, and relaxed.
True OG has a more skunky and piney type aroma than the earthy OGs before it. It’s an excellent strain to dab. The hash really brings out those super loud skunky and piney flavors followed by a super stoney high.
Out of any strain that has come from OG Kush, or been influenced by its genetics, GSC has had the biggest impact on modern cannabis culture.
Originally known as Girl Scout Cookies, this cross of OG Kush with Durban Poison produces bulbous nugs that are absolutely blanketed by white trichomes. We could get into effects, but the Girl Scout legacy goes way past consumption.
This strain is an absolute staple in California, and now you see Cookies hybrids in dispensaries all around the world. Its impact on the cannabis world is undeniable, so is the fact that it wouldn’t exist without the Original Kush.
“In order to stand with us, and people who look like me, you have to be educated on issues that pertain to me, fully educated so you can feel the full level of pain so that you can have full understanding,” said Emmanuel Acho. The NFL athlete and TV personality addressed white people in a video that quickly went viral, advocating for more listening and educating ourselves as we work to fight racism and police brutality.
As protests ignited by the murder of George Floyd by a white police officer in Minneapolis continue to spread throughout cities and communities in the U.S., many are left wondering how they can help fight anti-black police brutality.
Along with calls to protest and donate resources and funds to organizations built to combat systemic racism, there has been a steady drumbeat pushing the message that it isn’t enough to simply not be racist — you have to be actively anti-racist.
This notion isn’t exactly new. In fact, there is an entire book dedicated to this, aptly called How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi, the director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American. The idea is that non-Black Americans first need to familiarize themselves with the Black experience in the United States before they can effectively use their privilege, resources, and platforms to enact meaningful change in our communities and culture.
There are a variety of ways for people to educate themselves on the experience of Black people in the U.S., but perhaps the quickest, easiest way for people to get started is by turning to the Black voices who have told Black stories in various media for decades.
We compiled a list of books, documentaries, and podcasts that speak to the racial injustice, police brutality, and long-lasting pain felt by Black people in order for you to educate yourself so that you can begin to have a fuller understanding.
We stand with the Black community against systemic racism and police brutality. We have a Black Lives Matter page with resources for how to get involved and stay safe. Be anti-racist. Organize. Vote. Make change happen.
The celebration and support of Pride holds a special place in the cannabis community. Due to the tireless efforts of HIV/AIDS activists who dedicated their lives advocating for the medical potential of cannabis, Proposition 215 was passed in 1996. Also known as the Compassionate Use Act, the California law was the first to permit the use of medical cannabis, making the LGBTQ community directly responsible for the legal weed we enjoy today.
Each year, Pride week sees cannabis brands partner with LGBTQ organizations, launching promotions such as limited-edition Pride products, charity initiatives or (digital) Pride events. All contribute a portion of proceeds to said organizations, or to the benefit of the the queer community.
While the weed industry continues to evolve from a legacy-market boys club to the fully inclusive space it will become, as of now, there are only a handful of LGBTQ owned-and-operated brands for consumers to support. This year, instead of spending money on products that only elevate your mind, elevate the community that made it legal to get elevated in the first place.
Here are the brands and products supporting LGBTQ organizations for Pride 2020.
Aster Farms x Coolhaus x Sweet Flower
Mendocino-based flower brand Aster Farms teamed up with LGBTQ-founded SoCal ice cream brand Coolhaus and popular dispensary chain Sweet Flower [Melrose, Arts District, Studio City], to bring you two limited-edition treats sure to sweeten Los Angeles Pride Week: an Aster Farms Rainbow Chip pre-roll paired with Coolhaus’s “EnjoyMINT for All” frozen dessert pint.
For Sweet Flower customers, be one of the first 50 people to add the promo in your cart to receive a $5 Rainbow Chip pre-roll — a fruity, herbal hybrid of Sunset Sherbert and Mint Chocolate Chip — and a complimentary pint of EnjoyMint for All, a decadent dairy-free, non-GMO, plant protein peppermint base adorned with a rich trail of chocolate cookie crumbs and a gooey purple marshmallow swirl.
Since so many people are displaced due to current events, Aster Farms, Coolhaus and Sweet Flower will be providing a donation that benefits a Los Angeles based LGBTQ+ charity that assists displaced people. Each company will be matching the $5 consumer purchase with a $5 donation.
Leading edibles brand Kiva will be ringing in Pride 2020 with the re-release of their super popular Proud Camino gummies. Each tropical punch gummy features a mellow serving of 5 milligrams THC, perfect for a novice user or those simply trying to take the edge off spending the once-lavish weekend of Pride bored at home.
In addition, Kiva will be donating $15,000 to GLAAD for Pride month, as well as working with drag queen Jinkx Monsoon to put on a national Virtual Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13th through Instagram. Jinkx will be serving as the Grand Marshall, and with each person joining the virtual parade, Kiva will be donating $5 toward GLAAD.
For this installment of Lowell Farm Co.’s yearly Pride promotion, the leading cannabis brand has teamed up with two of their LGBTQ owned partner farms, Tuff-n-Tendergrass and Ventoso Farms, to bring you a very special surprise: the Pride 2020 Blend.
The Pride 2020 Blend is a standout sativa that combines two standout strains, Blue Hawaiian and Magic Melon. Bursting with citrus and fresh fruit, Blue Hawaiian offers an alert head high, while Magic Melon levels you out with its air of euphoria and whimsy.
If blends aren’t your jam, Lowell will also be releasing 1g pre-rolls of each strain, featuring Blueberry Muffin Indica from Ventoso Farms, and Magic Melon Sativa from Tuff-n-Tendergrass.
Flow Kana is teaming up with Woodman Peak Farm in Mendocino County, for a limited edition drop: the Purple Cupcake 1/8th, a heavy-hitting cross between Wedding Cake and Purple Punch.
With a dense and frosty bud structure and a berry-sweet, citrusy aroma, this cultivar with nearly 30% total cannabinoids and about 2.6% terpenes has an inspiring Entourage Effect. Due to its high Limonene and β Caryophyllene levels, its powerful combination of uplifting and calming effects make this cultivar the perfect stay-at-home treat.
Proceeds are going to a national LGBTQIA non-profit organization serving as a lifeline for at risk queer youth.
Platinum Vape” humanitarian efforts go well beyond supporting the LGBTQ community for the month of June. With the creation of REACT, a full-time social equity program that allocates proceeds of certain products to support LGBTQ organizations (among others), they are able to provide needed financial support to at-risk communities year round.
This year, PV will be releasing a Pride-themed vape cartridge through REACT, where 25% of proceeds will be donated to the California and Michigan chapters of Equality California & Equality Michigan.
Platinum Vape’s full gram vape cartridges are available in participating California dispensaries and retail for $60 and half gram vape cartridges retail for $35. Vape cartridges contain 90% THC.
SPARC, a long-trusted cannabis company based in San Francisco, launched its compassion program in the early 2000s at the Maitri AIDS Hospice. To this day, the company delivers free cannabis products to AIDS patients twice a month. In honor of Pride Month, SPARC will launch its exclusive cartridge called Unicorn OG, donating $1 of each sale to the GLBT Historical Society.
Besito
In many ways, the female-founded LA vape brand Besito embodies the microdosed, design-forward future of the LA cannabis market. Since their golden, hexagon-shaped pens burst onto the scene in 2019, Besito’s chic look, subtle high, and history of LGBTQ rights and criminal justice reform advocacy, has made them a favorite amongst the hip and socially conscious canna-crowd.
To celebrate Pride, Besito will be building off their partnership with LA’s LGBT Center from last year, again donating 5% of all proceeds for June & July to the Center. Additionally, Besito will be offering 30% off all of their limited-edition merch and artist collaborations during LA Pride Weekend, June 12—14.
Look out for their upcoming social media experience called Puff Puff Pass Pride 2020. This virtual joint chain will feature drag queens and gay icons during LA Pride Week to tease their new (and first!) smokable product launching June 15th.
Kush Queen, the female-founded topical and wellness brand famous for exploding the cannabis bath bomb trend, refuses to let Pride 2020 pass without a party. This year, turn your tub into a club with their Pride Edition Bath Bombs, complete with THC or CBD, and a heavy dose of eco-friendly glitter.
Available in 25 milligrams THC x 25 milligrams CBD or just 100 milligrams CBD, the aroma of lavender, sandalwood, frankincense, orange, lemon and chamomile will melt you into euphoria, while the eco-friendly glitter swirls and shimmers in the water.
Kush Queen will be donating a portion of the proceeds of the Pride Edition Bath Bombs, available exclusively through Sol Distro, to Asylum Connect, a non-profit tech company providing the first and only resource website and mobile app for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and other persecuted LGBTQ+ people.
With their flirty aesthetic, dessert flavored tinctures, and topicals catering to the pampered, the women owned-and-operated SoCal brand Yummi Karma is no stranger to the spirit of Pride. This year, they’ll be honoring the LGBTQ community with a special addition to their popular YK Drops tincture line, Rainbow Sherbert Drops.
The Rainbow Sherbert Drops pack a whopping 600 milligrams of broad-spectrum THC (20 milligrams per dropper), complete with a delicious rainbow sherbert flavor. Great for recreational use and available exclusively through Sol Distro, they’re one of Yummi Karma’s first “Good Karma” products, meaning all purchases of this product will help support the Orange County LGBTQ Center.
Hosted on June 27th, the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, “The Summit” will feature a full spectrum of influential speakers, educational programming, and unique performances highlighting the intersections of LGBTQIA+ and minority communities in the cannabis space.
With coronavirus continuing to affect businesses around the world, the ability to still buy cannabis has been a welcome relief. And in Massachusetts, the Mass Cannabis Control Commission released guidelines allowing adult-use dispensaries to reopen on May 25 via curbside pickup as part of Gov. Charlie Baker’s phased re-opening of the state economy.
Since the new guidelines are now in effect, find out the best way to order Massachusetts weed online and receive your goods by the curb.
Who’s open for curbside pickup?
Narrow down your search by using the filters “Order online,” “Open now,” and “Curbside pickup.” Here is an example with “Open Now” and “Curbside pickup.”
With our maps filters for curbside pickup, you can explore which dispensaries are open for business. Check out our easy step-by-step guide to getting your favorite weed:
Click on your region of choice. Are you lighting up in Boston? What about Holyoke?
Narrow down your search by using the filters “Order online,” “Open now,” and “Curbside pickup.” Here is an example with “Open Now” and “Curbside pickup.”
Start your online order and checkout when satisfied. You will get either a call or text confirming your order, then an additional call or text letting you know that your order is ready for pickup.
When your order is ready, head to the dispensary and park in any of the designated pickup parking spots.
A budtender will come out to your car to verify your order, check your ID, take your cash, and bring out your purchase. All set!
Extra tips for picking up your stash safely
What’s the best etiquette when picking up your stoney goods? Since the coronavirus is still at large, you should be practicing safe social distancing measures — even when behind the wheel. This includes wearing a mask and gloves when receiving your order (you can put these on once you park) and possibly keeping hand sanitizer in the glove compartment for when the transaction is over.
Also, keep in mind that dispensaries will be extra busy during this time, especially the first couple of weeks following re-opening. If no designated parking spots are available, follow the direction of parking lot attendants or budtenders.
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