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Drinking games and rules

Find clear rules, materials and games that fit your group size and party mood.

101 games

3+Level 4/5

7-11 Double

Roll 7, 11, or doubles to make others drink.

3-8Level 3/5

7, 11, Doubles

A very popular and fast dice game from the US.

2+Level 3/5

Across the Bridge

Can you cross the bridge of cards without falling? Luck is your only friend.

2+Level 2/5

Alphabet Train

Pick a category and follow the alphabet. No stuttering!

2+Level 4/5

Arrogance

A game of risk. How much do you dare to pour?

4-6Level 5/5

Asshole (Klootzakken)

Climb the hierarchy or become the Asshole (and drink).

3+Level 2/5

Balloon Keep Up

Don't let the balloon touch the floor! Simple but chaotic.

4+Level 2/5

Bar Cricket

Turn your night out into a competitive points game.

3+Level 5/5

Bear Paw

A Russian endurance game replacing beer with vodka.

2+Level 5/5

Beer Ball

A competitive outdoor game of speed and throwing accuracy.

4+Level 5/5

Beer Crate Race (Kastenlauf)

A German tradition: Walk a distance while finishing a crate of beer.

4-4Level 3/5

Beer Die

A gentleman's game of dice tossing and catching.

4-4Level 4/5

Beer Pong

The competitive classic. Aim the ball into the opponent's cups.

2-4Level 4/5

Beerio Kart

Mario Kart with strict rules. Don't drink and drive!

2+Level 2/5

Blow (Blazen)

Blow cards off the deck. Don't blow the last one!

4-20Level 4/5

Boat Race

Classic team speed drinking relay.

2+Level 4/5

Buffalo

A passive game that lasts all night. Forget the rule? Chug.

3+Level 3/5

Bullshit / Cheat

A card game where lying is the only way to win. Don't get caught!

2+Level 2/5

Camel Race

A chaotic race game with dice and moving camels.

4+Level 2/5

Celebrity (The Hat Game)

Guess the famous people through three increasingly difficult rounds.

3+Level 3/5

Cheers to the Governor

Count to 21 and make your own rules. A progressive game of memory and chaos.

6-6Level 4/5

Civil War Beer Pong

Rapid-fire beer pong with 3 players per side. Total chaos!

2+Level 2/5

Coaster Flip

A simple dexterity game for the bar. Flip the coaster and catch it!

5+Level 1/5

DIY Pub Quiz

Host your own trivia night. Knowledge is power, and beer is the prize.

2+Level 4/5

Dizzy Bat

Spin, aim, and try not to fall over.

3-8Level 2/5

Donkey (Ezelen)

A fast-paced card passing game. Don't be the last to notice!

4+Level 3/5

Drinking Relay Race

A multi-stage race of speed, drinking, and silly tasks.

2-6Level 3/5

Drunk Jenga

Classic tower blocks with rules written on them.

3+Level 4/5

Fingering (Finger Count)

Fast reaction game. How many fingers remain?

6+Level 4/5

Flip Cup

Relay race of drinking and flipping. Speed is key.

2+Level 3/5

Flip, Sip or Strip

A game of risk and revelation with a simple coin toss.

4+Level 4/5

Flunkyball

THE outdoor drinking game. Two teams, one bottle in the middle, and lots of beer.

4+Level 3/5

Fuzzy Duck

A rhythmic vocal game that gets harder the more you drink.

4-12Level 2/5

G'day Bruce

An Aussie-inspired game of names and focus.

3+Level 3/5

God Save The Queen

A stealth game played throughout the night.

3-10Level 4/5

Goon of Fortune

An Australian classic involving a clothesline and wine.

3-8Level 3/5

Hammerschlagen (Stump)

Drive a nail into a log. Last one standing wins.

2-2Level 3/5

Hand Slap

A classic test of speed and reflexes. Don't get hit!

2-10Level 5/5

Hands of Cider (Edward Fortyhands)

An extreme challenge of commitment and coordination.

2+Level 2/5

Horserace

Bet on your favorite Ace and hope it finishes first. Nerve-wracking excitement.

4+Level 2/5

How's Yours?

A clever guessing game. Can you identify the object based on vague descriptions?

10+Level 1/5

Human Bingo

The perfect icebreaker for large groups. Mingle and find matching people.

4+Level 3/5

Ibble Dibble

A tongue-twister game involving burnt corks and face painting.

2+Level 2/5

Ice Cube Race

A chilling challenge. Who can melt their ice cube first?

2-2Level 3/5

Jiuling (Finger Guessing)

An ancient, fast-paced Chinese drinking game.

5+Level 2/5

Killer (Wink Murder)

A paranoia game for social gatherings.

3+Level 5/5

Kings Cup (Ring of Fire)

The classic card game 'Ring of Fire'. Every card has a rule. Beware of the 4th King!

3-8Level 4/5

Landmines

Spin a quarter, drink, catch. Watch out for mines.

2-4Level 2/5

Loopin' Louie

The legendary kids' game turned adult drinking game. Protect your chickens!

6+Level 2/5

Mafia / Werewolf

A game of social deduction. Can the villagers find the killers before it's too late?

2-4Level 3/5

Mario Party (Drinking)

The friendship-ruining game, now with more alcohol.

4+Level 3/5

Medusa

Don't look at each other... or turn to stone (and drink).

3+Level 4/5

Mex (Mexx)

The ultimate dice game of bluffing and luck. Roll 21 for maximum chaos.

3+Level 2/5

Most Likely To...

Discover what your friends really think of you. Who is most likely to...?

2+Level 2/5

Never Have I Ever

Learn your friends' secrets. Have you done it? Drink.

3+Level 5/5

Opus (Song Game)

Play the song 'Live is Life' by Opus.

4+Level 3/5

Paranoia

Whisper questions and create paranoia. Want to know the question? You have to drink.

4-12Level 4/5

Piccolo

A classic drinking game with cards, rules, and a lot of chaos.

3+Level 2/5

Ping Pong Pang

A Japanese reaction game that gets faster and faster.

1+Level 5/5

Possum

A New Zealand tradition. Climb a tree, drink.

3+Level 5/5

Pyramid

Memorize your cards and bluff your way through the pyramid.

2+Level 2/5

Quarters

Bounce a coin into a glass. Sounds simple, it's not.

4+Level 5/5

Rage Cage (Stack Cup)

A chaotic relay of bouncing balls and stacking cups. Adrenaline guaranteed!

2+Level 5/5

Rene le Blanc

A tribute to the Dutch singer. Requires his music.

2+Level 5/5

Ride the Bus

A card game of luck and pure bad luck. The loser must 'ride the bus'.

2+Level 5/5

Roxanne

Listen to the classic song by The Police. Drink on the keyword.

4+Level 2/5

Scavenger Hunt

Race to find weird items or complete funny tasks around the house.

2+Level 3/5

Sevens (Juffen)

A simple counting game that gets fast and messy. Focus is key!

2+Level 2/5

Shell Game (Drinking Version)

The famous street hustle, but liquid penalties.

2+Level 3/5

Ship, Captain, Crew

A classic dice game. You need a ship, a captain, and a crew before you can score.

2-2Level 5/5

Shot Chess

Strategy meets spirits. Taking a piece has a literal price.

2-8Level 4/5

Shot Roulette

A game of chance with water and vodka.

3+Level 3/5

Simon Says (Table Tap Variant)

Nostalgic reaction game. Mistakes are punished with alcohol.

3+Level 2/5

Snapshot

Can you spot the difference? A quick game of observation.

3-6Level 1/5

Spoof

A gentleman's guessing game with coins.

3-8Level 3/5

Spoons

A card game that turns into violence. Grab a spoon or drink!

4+Level 3/5

Straight Face

Try not to laugh at ridiculous phrases written by your friends.

4-4Level 5/5

Stress Pong

Beer Pong meets speed and chaos.

4+Level 1/5

The Alliteration Name Game

A memory icebreaker. Can you remember everyone's jolly adjectives?

2+Level 4/5

The Box (Dice Game)

A simple bar game. Can you empty the box by rolling the dice?

3+Level 2/5

The Floor is Lava

Quick! Get off the ground before you burn (and drink)!

4+Level 3/5

The Gnome Game (Kabouteren)

A classic Dutch party game of restrictions and acting.

2+Level 2/5

The Napkin Game

A tense Korean game involving fire and gravity.

3+Level 2/5

The Pen Game (Stift)

A silent, psychological game of observation.

2+Level 4/5

Thirty (30)

Roll 6 dice and try to score above 30. Under 30? Drink!

3+Level 4/5

Three Man

A rowdy dice game. Who will be the legendary Three Man?

4+Level 3/5

Thumper

A high-energy hand gesture game.

4+Level 3/5

Thumper (Indianen)

Choose your gesture and pay attention. The rhythm stops for no one.

4+Level 5/5

Thunderstruck

The ultimate AC/DC challenge. Wait for the thunder and pray you don't get the solo.

2+Level 4/5

Titanic

Don't sink the ship! Precision is key.

3-6Level 4/5

Toepen (Drinking Version)

The tactical pub card game. Bluff, convince, and make others drink.

2+Level 3/5

Truth or Drink

The ultimate test of honesty. Spill your secrets or spill your drink.

4+Level 3/5

Twenty Secs (Drinking)

Describe 5 words in 20 seconds. Fast and competitive.

3+Level 2/5

Two Truths and a Lie

Can you spot the lie? A classic social game for any group.

4+Level 2/5

Viking

Row for your life! A fast-paced reaction game with gestures.

2+Level 5/5

Vodka or Water?

Russian Roulette for your liver. Can you trust the shot?

3+Level 2/5

Who Am I?

Stick a note on your forehead. Guess who you are or drink on every 'No'.

2+Level 5/5

Wisest Wizard

A marathon game where your empty cans become your wizard staff.

3+Level 2/5

Word Association

Don't hesitate! Say the first word that comes to mind.

5+Level 3/5

Zap

React fast or get electrocuted (figuratively).

4+Level 3/5

Zoom Schwartz Profigl

A complex vocal game of direction and focus.