Do or Drink Game: Rules, Cards, and How to Play

Do or Drink is an adult party card game that gives players a simple choice every turn: complete a wild challenge or take a drink. It is fast, funny, and guaranteed to create memorable moments at any party. Here is how to play, what to expect, and how to make your own version at home.

What Is Do or Drink?

Do or Drink is a dare-based drinking card game designed for adults. Each card presents a challenge — some silly, some embarrassing, some downright ridiculous. On your turn, you draw a card and either do what it says or drink to skip it. The game is available as a physical card deck, but you can also play a DIY version with your own challenges.

How to Play Do or Drink

Setup

1. Shuffle the deck and place it face down in the center of the table.
2. Everyone fills their drink of choice.
3. Decide who goes first (youngest player, birthday closest to today, or whoever volunteers).

Gameplay

1. The active player draws the top card and reads it aloud.
2. They must either complete the challenge on the card or take a drink (the card specifies how many sips or whether it is a full drink).
3. Some cards affect other players — they might require the whole group to do something or let the active player choose a target.
4. Play passes clockwise to the next player.
5. Continue until the deck runs out or people want to stop.

Card Types

The official Do or Drink game includes several types of cards:

• Solo Challenges: Only the active player does something (“Do your best celebrity impression” or “Show your most recent selfie”).
• Group Challenges: Everyone participates (“Everyone point to the worst dancer — that person drinks”).
• Target Cards: The active player picks someone to challenge (“Pick someone to arm wrestle you — loser drinks”).
• Rule Cards: Create a rule that lasts the rest of the game (“No first names — anyone who slips up drinks”).
• Vote Cards: The group votes on something (“Vote on who is most likely to get arrested — that person drinks”).

DIY Do or Drink: Make Your Own Cards

You do not need to buy the official game. Grab index cards or cut up paper and write your own challenges. Here are 30 ideas to get you started:

Mild Challenges (1 drink to skip)

1. Do your best dance move for 10 seconds.
2. Let the group look through your recent photos for 30 seconds.
3. Do an impression of the person to your left.
4. Speak in an accent for the next 3 rounds.
5. Let someone draw on your face with a washable marker.
6. Sing the chorus of the last song you listened to.
7. Show the group your screen time report.
8. Do 10 push-ups right now.
9. Let the group send one text from your phone (you approve before sending).
10. Talk in the third person for the next 3 rounds.

Medium Challenges (2 drinks to skip)

1. Call a friend and tell them you love them without explaining why.
2. Let the person to your right give you a new hairstyle.
3. Do a dramatic reading of your last sent text message.
4. Eat a spoonful of something spicy.
5. Post a story on social media that the group chooses (can delete after 1 hour).
6. Swap an article of clothing with the player across from you for 3 rounds.
7. Do a TikTok dance chosen by the group.
8. Let someone go through your search history for 15 seconds.
9. Keep a straight face while everyone tries to make you laugh for 30 seconds.
10. Demonstrate your go-to karaoke song with full performance energy.

Wild Challenges (3 drinks or finish your drink to skip)

1. Call your mom and tell her you are thinking about getting a face tattoo.
2. Let the group change your phone wallpaper for 24 hours.
3. Belly flop onto the nearest couch or bed.
4. Do your best stand-up comedy bit for 60 seconds.
5. Wear your shirt inside out and backwards for the rest of the night.
6. Let the group compose and send a message to your crush or significant other.
7. Attempt to do a split right now.
8. Give a 30-second motivational speech about the drink in your hand.
9. Serenade the player to your right.
10. Stack as many things on your head as possible and keep them there for 2 rounds.

Tips for Playing Do or Drink

• Set boundaries first. Before playing, agree on what is off limits. Everyone should feel comfortable saying no to any challenge, drinking or not.
• Use beer or mixed drinks. The game moves fast and people skip challenges more than you expect. Hard liquor will end the night too quickly.
• Mix up difficulty. If making your own cards, aim for about 50% mild, 30% medium, and 20% wild.
• Keep it fun. The best challenges are funny and memorable, not mean-spirited or too personal.
• Have a non-alcoholic option. Players who are not drinking can do extra challenges instead — like eating something spicy or doing extra dares.

Do or Drink vs. Other Party Games

Do or Drink stands out because every turn is active — there is no passive waiting. Compared to games like Kings Cup where some cards are just “take a sip,” Do or Drink forces a decision every round. If your group loves dares and does not mind getting a little ridiculous, this is the game for you.

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