Rick and Morty is chaotic, brilliant, and absolutely absurd, which makes it a perfect drinking game. Between Rick’s burps, Morty’s panic attacks, and the endless parade of bizarre dimensions, your glass will never stay full for long. Grab 2-8 players, pick your favorite intergalactic beverage, and buckle up for some interdimensional drinking.
What You Need
- A TV or laptop with Rick and Morty streaming (Max/Hulu)
- Your drink of choice (beer, cocktails, or something weird to match the show)
- At least 1 friend (best with 3-6 players)
- Snacks to absorb the chaos and the alcohol
Rick and Morty Drinking Game Rules
Take a sip every time:
- Rick burps mid-sentence
- Someone says “wubba lubba dub dub”
- A portal gun is used to open a portal
- Morty panics, stutters, or says “oh geez”
- Rick drinks from his flask
- A new dimension or alternate universe is shown
- Jerry does something pathetic or gets humiliated
- Someone breaks the fourth wall or makes a meta reference
- Summer complains or acts like a typical teenager
- A character dies violently or graphically
- Beth questions her marriage or her relationship with Rick
- Alien technology is used or explained
Hard Mode Rules
Want more intensity? Add these rules on top of the basics:
- Take two sips when Rick goes on a nihilistic or existential rant
- Finish your drink during an interdimensional cable episode
- Take a sip for every new alien species that appears on screen
- Take two sips when a character from another dimension shows up
- Take a sip whenever Mr. Meeseeks or another recurring side character appears
- Take two sips when the show parodies a specific movie or TV genre
Best Episodes to Play
These episodes are packed with triggers and perfect for game night:
- S3E7 – The Ricklantis Mixup — The Citadel of Ricks episode is packed with portal use, alternate dimensions, violent deaths, and meta commentary that will keep the drinks flowing nonstop.
- S3E3 – Pickle Rick — Rick as a pickle fighting rats and secret agents delivers constant violent deaths, alien tech improvisation, and Beth’s therapy session questioning everything.
- S2E4 – Total Rickall — Parasites creating fake memories means new characters appearing constantly, violent deaths every few minutes, and absolute chaos from start to finish.
- S4E8 – The Vat of Acid Episode — A save-point remote triggers dimension hopping, Morty panicking, and a gut-punch ending that will make you need that drink.
- S1E6 – Rick Potion #9 — The love potion disaster escalates into a Cronenberg nightmare with alien tech, violent transformations, and the iconic dimension-swap ending.
House Rules & Variations
- Assign each player a Smith family member and take a bonus sip whenever your character has a breakdown
- Add a “portal” rule — everyone must point at the screen and drink whenever a green portal opens
- Play with a different colored drink to represent your favorite dimension
- Swap to sips-only mode during interdimensional cable episodes unless you want to be destroyed
- Add a burp rule — anyone can burp before drinking to skip that sip, but if nobody laughs they drink double
Tips for a Great Game Night
- Start with a Season 1 episode to ease into the trigger frequency before hitting later seasons
- Keep water on the table — Rick and Morty episodes are short but trigger-dense
- Designate a driver or plan rides before you open any portals
- Have snacks ready — pizza rolls, chips, and anything you’d eat at 2 AM fits the vibe
Related Drinking Games
If you enjoyed this game, check out these:
- Ride the Bus — A card game with escalating stakes that matches Rick and Morty’s chaotic energy
- Three Man — A dice game with unpredictable rules perfect for fans of interdimensional chaos
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people do you need for the Rick and Morty drinking game?
You can play with just 2 people, but 3-6 is ideal. The show is funnier in a group and assigning family members to players adds a competitive twist. Larger groups can split into Team Rick and Team Morty for bonus rules.
What should you drink during the Rick and Morty drinking game?
Beer or hard seltzer is your safest bet because the triggers come fast and furious, especially Rick’s burps and portal usage. Cocktails work if you pace yourself. For a fun twist, make green-colored drinks to match the portal fluid.
Which season of Rick and Morty is best for the drinking game?
Seasons 2 and 3 are the sweet spot. The show is fully hitting its stride with dense trigger episodes, iconic catchphrases, and the perfect balance of sci-fi chaos and family dysfunction. Season 1 is great for warming up.
