Game of Thrones is already intense on its own, but add a drinking game and your watch parties become legendary. With shocking deaths, political scheming, and dragons, the show gives you plenty to drink to. Here are the best drinking rules for any GoT viewing session.
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What You Need
- Game of Thrones episodes (any season)
- Drinks for everyone (wine is thematic and recommended)
- Snacks worthy of a feast
- This rule list visible to all players
Universal Game of Thrones Drinking Rules
These rules work for any episode across all 8 seasons. Choose 5-7 for a sustainable game:
- Drink when someone says “Winter is coming”
- Drink when a character dies
- Drink when someone drinks wine on screen (drink along with them)
- Drink when there is a betrayal or backstab
- Drink when a character gives a monologue about power
- Drink when someone mentions the Iron Throne
- Drink when you see a dragon
- Drink when a character gets a new title or is addressed formally
- Drink when there is a gratuitous scene (you know what we mean)
- Drink when someone draws a sword
- Drink when a raven delivers a message
- Finish your drink when a major character dies unexpectedly
Character-Specific Rules
Add these based on who appears in the episode you are watching:
Tyrion Lannister
- Drink when Tyrion drinks (this alone will keep you busy)
- Drink when Tyrion delivers a witty one-liner
- Drink when someone insults Tyrion’s height
- Finish your drink when Tyrion gives a courtroom-worthy speech
Cersei Lannister
- Drink when Cersei sips wine menacingly
- Drink when Cersei threatens someone
- Drink when Cersei stares out a window
- Finish your drink when Cersei outsmarts someone
Jon Snow
- Drink when someone says “You know nothing, Jon Snow”
- Drink when Jon broods or stares into the distance
- Drink when Jon does something noble but reckless
- Finish your drink when Jon bends the knee
Daenerys Targaryen
- Drink when Daenerys lists her titles
- Drink when she says “Dracarys”
- Drink when a dragon breathes fire
- Finish your drink when Daenerys frees slaves or conquers a city
The Stark Family
- Drink when Arya adds someone to her list
- Drink when Sansa shows political savvy
- Drink when Bran says something creepy and all-knowing
- Drink when a direwolf appears on screen
Season-Specific Bonus Rules
Seasons 1-3 (The Setup)
- Drink when Ned Stark is too honorable for his own good (Season 1)
- Drink when Joffrey is insufferable (every scene he is in)
- Drink when a wedding goes wrong
Seasons 4-6 (The Middle)
- Drink when the High Sparrow lectures someone
- Drink when Ramsay Bolton does something awful
- Drink when Littlefinger whispers a scheme
Seasons 7-8 (The Endgame)
- Drink when characters travel unrealistically fast
- Drink when a plot point feels rushed
- Drink when the Night King appears
- Finish your drink if a character decision makes no sense
Game of Thrones Binge Marathon Mode
Watching multiple episodes? Add these rules:
- Between episodes, everyone predicts who dies next. Wrong predictions drink at the start of the next episode.
- Each player picks a “champion” character for the night. If your champion dies, you finish your drink and pick a new one.
- Whoever correctly predicts the most deaths by the end of the marathon wins and does not have to help clean up.
Tips for Your GoT Drinking Game Night
- Drink wine. It is what Tyrion and Cersei would want. Red wine adds to the atmosphere.
- Watch battle episodes carefully. Episodes like “Battle of the Bastards” or “The Long Night” can trigger rules rapidly. Consider pausing rules during major battle sequences.
- Start with Seasons 1-4. These have the best pacing for drinking games. Later seasons move faster and can overwhelm the rules.
- Theme your food. Bread and cheese, meat pies, and ale give the night a Westeros feel.
- Cap it at 3 episodes. GoT episodes are long and emotionally draining. Three episodes with drinking rules is a full night.