Looking for fun drinking games to play at your next party? Whether you have a full house or just a few friends, a deck of cards or nothing at all, we have rounded up 25 of the most entertaining drinking games that actually deliver on the fun. Every game on this list has been tested and approved by party people everywhere.
Card Games
1. Kings Cup
The king of drinking card games. Spread a deck of cards around a central cup. Each card has a rule (2 = You, 3 = Me, 4 = Floor, etc.). The fourth King drawn pours into and drinks the central cup. Kings Cup works with any group size and creates hilarious moments every time.
2. Ride the Bus
A card game with escalating stakes. Players answer questions (red or black? higher or lower? inside or outside? guess the suit) and drink for every wrong answer. The final round — “riding the bus” — can be brutal if luck is not on your side.
3. Pyramid
Cards are laid out in a pyramid shape. As each card is flipped, anyone holding a matching card can assign drinks. The higher the row, the more drinks assigned. Bluffing is encouraged — claim you have a match even if you do not.
No Equipment Needed
4. Never Have I Ever
Players take turns saying something they have never done. Anyone who has done it drinks. Simple, revealing, and always leads to great stories. Works with 2 players or 20.
5. Most Likely To
Someone asks “Who is most likely to…” and on the count of three, everyone points. The person with the most votes drinks that many sips. Guaranteed to start friendly arguments.
6. Truth or Drink
Ask someone a question. They either answer honestly or drink to skip. Start light and escalate as the night goes on. One of the best games for couples or close friend groups.
7. Categories
Name a category (car brands, pizza toppings, superhero movies). Go around the circle. Hesitate, repeat, or blank out? Drink. Faster pace makes it harder and funnier.
8. Thunderstruck
Play the AC/DC song “Thunderstruck.” The first person drinks until they hear “thunder,” then the next person goes. Whoever gets stuck on the guitar solo drinks for over a minute. Quick, loud, and perfect as a party opener.
Beer Pong and Table Games
9. Beer Pong
The undisputed champion of party drinking games. Two teams throw ping pong balls into cups arranged in a triangle. Sink a ball, the other team drinks that cup. Last cup standing loses. Skill, trash talk, and clutch shots make every game memorable.
10. Flip Cup
Two teams line up on opposite sides of a table. Players chug their drink and flip the cup upside down by flicking the rim. Next person goes once the cup lands. Fastest team wins. Loud, competitive, and incredibly fun in groups.
11. Rage Cage
The high-speed sequel to Flip Cup. Players bounce ping pong balls into cups and stack each other out. Whoever gets caught still bouncing when the other ball arrives has to grab a new drink. Pure adrenaline.
12. Quarters
Bounce a quarter off the table into a shot glass. Make it? Someone else drinks. Miss? Next player’s turn. Simple, competitive, and surprisingly addictive.
Board and Card Game Hybrids
13. Drunk Jenga
Write rules on Jenga blocks (“take 2 sips,” “make a rule,” “waterfall”). Pull a block, follow the rule. Knock over the tower and finish your drink. The tension of Jenga plus drinking rules creates an incredible combination.
14. Do or Drink
Draw a card with a dare on it. Either complete the challenge or drink to skip. Challenges range from mild (“do an impression”) to wild (“call your ex”). Every turn is active and entertaining.
15. Battle Shots
Battleship meets drinking. Draw grids on paper, place your ships, and call coordinates. Hit a ship? Your opponent drinks from that spot. Strategic, competitive, and perfect for two players.
Video Game and Movie Drinking Games
16. Mario Kart (Beerio Kart)
Finish a full beer during a race, but you cannot drink while driving. Stop your kart to sip. The strategy of when to drink versus when to race creates hilarious moments.
17. Movie Drinking Game
Pick any movie and set drinking rules. Harry Potter (“drink when someone says Harry”), Shrek (“drink when Donkey is annoying”), or create your own. Every movie night becomes a party.
Active and Outdoor Games
18. Dizzy Bat
Chug a beer through a wiffle ball bat, spin around the bat 10 times, then try to hit a thrown can. The spinning plus drinking equals hilarious attempts at coordination.
19. True American
The legendary game from New Girl. The floor is lava, furniture is your game board, and American trivia determines who moves. Chaotic, physical, and unforgettable.
20. Stack Cup
Similar to Rage Cage but played with stacking instead of bouncing. Faster setup and works great outdoors.
Games for Small Groups
21. Higher or Lower
Flip a card and guess whether the next one is higher or lower. Wrong guess means a drink. Perfect for 2-4 players and requires zero explanation.
22. Two Truths and a Lie
Share three statements — two true, one false. Others guess the lie. Wrong guesses drink. Gets more interesting with each round as people run out of easy lies.
23. Power Hour
Take a sip every 60 seconds for an hour. Use a Power Hour playlist that changes songs every minute. Sounds easy. It is not. 60 sips adds up fast.
24. Would You Rather
Ask “Would You Rather” questions. If your choice is in the minority, you drink. Simple but sparks the best debates of the night.
25. Drinking Dice
Roll two dice. Assign rules to each total (2 = give a drink, 7 = everybody drinks, 12 = finish your drink). Quick rounds keep everyone engaged. Works with any group size.
How to Pick the Right Game
- Large group (8+): Kings Cup, Rage Cage, Flip Cup, True American, Never Have I Ever
- Small group (2-4): Higher or Lower, Battle Shots, Truth or Drink, Drunk Jenga
- No equipment: Never Have I Ever, Categories, Most Likely To, Would You Rather, Thunderstruck
- Competitive: Beer Pong, Flip Cup, Rage Cage, Quarters, Mario Kart
- Low-key: Movie Drinking Game, Power Hour, Truth or Drink, Two Truths and a Lie
