Shrek is already a comedy goldmine, but add drinking rules and your movie night goes from fun to legendary. With four movies and a holiday special to work with, there is no shortage of ogre-powered drinking opportunities. Here are the best rules for every Shrek film.
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What You Need
- Any Shrek movie (or all of them for a marathon)
- Drinks for everyone
- Snacks (onion rings are thematically appropriate)
- This rule list where everyone can see it
Universal Shrek Drinking Rules
These work across all Shrek movies. Pick 5-7 for a manageable game:
- Drink when Shrek says “Get out of my swamp” or mentions his swamp
- Drink when Donkey talks too much or annoys Shrek
- Drink when there is an adult joke hidden in the kids’ movie
- Drink when a fairy tale character appears
- Drink when Shrek burps, farts, or does something gross
- Drink when a pop song from the soundtrack plays
- Drink when Shrek and Fiona have a sweet moment
- Drink when someone mentions that Shrek is an ogre
- Drink when Puss in Boots does the cute-eyes thing (Shrek 2 onward)
- Drink when there is a parody of another movie or fairy tale
- Finish your drink when Shrek roars at someone
Shrek (2001) Specific Rules
The original. Shrek rescues Fiona, annoys Lord Farquaad, and proves ogres have layers.
- Drink when Lord Farquaad compensates for his height
- Drink when the Magic Mirror shows something
- Drink when Fiona fights someone (she is surprisingly good at it)
- Drink when Donkey sings or hums
- Drink when Shrek makes an onion/layers analogy
- Finish your drink during the “I’m a Believer” finale
Shrek 2 (2004) Specific Rules
Widely considered the best sequel. Meeting the in-laws, Fairy Godmother schemes, and the Puss in Boots introduction.
- Drink when the Fairy Godmother sings or schemes
- Drink when Fiona’s parents react to Shrek being an ogre
- Drink when Puss in Boots and Donkey bicker
- Drink when “Handsome Shrek” appears on screen
- Drink when there is a reference to a real brand or Hollywood
- Finish your drink when Puss in Boots does the big eyes for the first time
Shrek the Third (2007) Specific Rules
- Drink when Artie (Arthur) complains or is awkward
- Drink when Shrek is anxious about being a father
- Drink when the princesses team up
- Drink when Prince Charming is dramatic
- Finish your drink when Shrek gives an inspirational speech
Shrek Forever After (2010) Specific Rules
- Drink when alternate-reality versions of characters are different from originals
- Drink when Rumpelstiltskin is sneaky or manipulative
- Drink when Shrek tries to make Fiona fall in love with him again
- Drink when something from the original movie is referenced
- Finish your drink when True Love’s Kiss is mentioned
Shrek Marathon Bonus Rules
Watching all four movies in one sitting? Add these:
- Drink at the start of each new movie
- Drink when you notice the animation quality change between films
- Drink when a character from a previous movie makes a return
- Take a shot between each movie
- Everyone votes on the best movie at the end — the minority opinion group finishes their drinks
Tips for Your Shrek Drinking Game
- Start with Shrek 1 or 2. These are the most quotable and have the most consistent drinking triggers. If you only have time for one, Shrek 2 is the drinking game champion.
- Use beer or cider. Donkey alone will trigger several rules per scene. Keep your drinks light.
- Quote along. Half the fun is everyone quoting the movie together. Encourage it — drink every time someone quotes a line before the character says it.
- Onion-themed snacks. Onion rings, onion dip, or just regular snacks with “layers” (like layer dip) add to the atmosphere.
- Great for all group sizes. Shrek drinking games work just as well with 2 people as with 10.