17 Party Drinking Games to Get the Night Started
You’re at a house party. Everyone’s sipping their drinks, scrolling TikTok, waiting for something to happen. Be the one who makes it happen. A solid party drinking game turns “meh” into “madness.”
No complicated rules. No gear that costs more than your outfit. Just drinks, a squad, and chaos. Let’s go.
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1. Titanic
Quick summary: Pour until the shot glass sinks — then chug it all.
What you need: One pint glass, one shot glass, and alcohol.
How to play the game: Place the shot glass in the middle of the pint. Players then take turns slowly adding alcohol to the shot glass. Whoever makes it sink must drink the full glass.
Why it's fun: The tension builds as the glass fills and the game continues. It's a perfect mix of luck and suspense.
2. Where’s the Water?
Quick summary: Take a shot and pretend it’s water. Bluff or call it.
What you need: Identical shot glasses. Fill some with water and others with vodka or tequila.
How to play the game: Players sit in a circle and take turns choosing a glass. After drinking, say “Mmm, water!” convincingly. Others can call you out. If they’re right, you drink again. If they’re wrong, they drink.
Why it's fun: Great for bluffers. A fun drinking game with poker vibes.
3. Boomit
Quick summary: The ultimate mobile party game where your phone calls the shots.
What you need: Just the Boomit app and your drinks.
How to play the game: Open Boomit and pick a mode like Pass It On. Players take turns answering “Most Likely To” questions or challenges. Be fast, if you’re still holding the phone when it explodes, you lose and take a shot. Make sure to pass the phone quickly.
Why it's fun: Boomit keeps the pressure on with fast turns, and a literal ticking time bomb. It’s the ultimate icebreaker. Your friends get honest, real fast. You’ll find out who your friends really are in the middle of a hectic round of “Most Likely To...”
4. Wizard Staff
Quick summary: Tape your empty cans together. Whoever builds the longest “staff” becomes the wizard.
What you need: Tape and canned drinks.
How to play the game: Every time you finish a can, tape it to the top of your stack. The more you drink, the taller your staff. Whoever has the tallest one at the end wins.
Why it's fun: It’s a mix of pride and poor decisions. Visual chaos guaranteed.
5. Poco Loco (App)
Quick summary: Group drinking app with categories, dares, and rapid-fire rules.
What you need: The Poco Loco app and your crew.
How to play the game: Choose a game mode and follow the prompts. It’s fast, random, and full of hilarious moments. Great when no one wants to read rules.
Why it's fun: Perfect for indecisive groups who want to drink without explaining anything.
6. Fuzzy Duck
Quick summary: Say “fuzzy duck” until someone says “does he?” Then reverse and say “ducky fuzz.”
What you need: Nothing but people sitting in a circle.
How to play the game: Players take turns saying “fuzzy duck” in order. Anyone can say “does he?” which reverses the direction and changes the phrase to “ducky fuzz.” Mess it up and drink.
Why it's fun: It gets harder (and funnier) the more you drink.
7. Straight Face
Quick summary: Read absurd lines without cracking a smile. Good luck.
What you need: Pens and slips of paper.
How to play the game: Players write sentences that are weird, gross, or hilarious. Mix them in a bowl. Everyone takes turns reading with a straight face. If you laugh, drink.
Why it works: The worse your handwriting, the better. The sentences feel different after having two drinks.
8. Task Master
Quick summary: One player gives challenges. Complete it or drink.
What you need: A creative Task Master.
How to play the game: One person is the Task Master. They give someone a random task, like speaking with a French accent for a round. Do it successfully and the Task Master drinks. Refuse and you drink.
Why it's fun: It breaks the ice hard. Great at house parties with strangers.
9. Paranoia
Quick summary: Whisper a question, say an answer out loud. If the person wants to know the question, they drink.
What you need: Just people.
How to play the game: Sit in a circle. Whisper a question to the person next to you (like “Who would survive a zombie apocalypse?”). They say a name out loud. If the named person wants to know the question, they drink.
10. Sixes
Quick summary: Roll the dice and drink the numbered cup.
What you need: A die and six different drinks in numbered cups.
How to play the game: Line up six cups with mystery drinks. Players take turns rolling the die. Whatever number you get, you drink that cup. If you guessed the number beforehand, you skip. If not, bottoms up.
11. Drunk Jenga
Quick summary: Pull a block, complete the dare, don’t knock the tower.
What you need: A Jenga set and a marker.
How to play the game: Write dares like “take 2 shots” or “text your ex” on each block. Players take turns pulling blocks and doing the task. Knock the tower = finish your drink.
12. Drink Murder
Quick summary: One killer winks. If you’re winked at, drink and “die.”
What you need: Shot glasses and poker faces.
How to play the game: Everyone closes their eyes. Assign one player as the killer. The killer winks to “kill” players. If you’re killed, take a shot. The game continues until someone accuses correctly or everyone’s dead.
13. Ring of Fire (King’s Cup)
Quick summary: Each card drawn has a drinking rule. Break the circle = drink the King’s Cup.
What you need: Deck of cards and a cup in the middle.
How to play the game: Spread cards in a ring around a large glass. Players then take turns drawing cards. Each card has a rule (2 = you, 3 = me, 4 = floor, etc.). Kings add drinks to the middle. The last King drinks it.
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14. Beer Pong
Quick summary: Throw ping pong balls into cups. If you land it, they drink.
What you need: Ping pong balls, cups, table, and beer.
How to play the game: Arrange 6–10 cups in a triangle at each end. Players throw ping pong balls into the opponent’s cups. Sink one, they drink it. Empty cups are removed. First team to clear the other side wins.
Tip: Always drink responsibly.
15. Never Have I Ever
Quick summary: Say something you haven’t done. If someone has, they drink.
What you need: Just honesty.
How to play the game: Take turns saying “Never have I ever…” followed by something. Whoever has done it drinks. Great way to learn things you maybe didn’t want to know.
16. Flip Cup
Quick summary: Chug, flip the cup, pass it on.
What you need: Plastic cups, long table, and drinks.
How to play the game: Two teams line up on either side of the table. Each player chugs their drink, places their empty cup on the edge, and tries to successfully flip it upside down. When they do, the next teammate goes.
Why it works: Easy to learn, fast-paced, and chaotic with lots of players.
17. Roxanne
Quick summary: Play “Roxanne” and drink every time you hear it.
What you need: A speaker and shot glasses.
How to play the game: Play “Roxanne” by The Police. Every time the word is sung, take a sip. The song’s only 3 minutes, but good luck.
Final Sip
Every party needs a spark — and these drinking games are it. Whether you're building a wizard staff, flipping cups in the middle of a living room, or trying to keep a straight face, these games are your go-to for unforgettable nights.
Drink responsibly. Play wild.
FAQ (Schema-Ready)
Q: What are the most unique party drinking games? A: Boomit, Titanic, Wizard Staff, and Where’s the Water? are fresh twists most people haven’t tried.
Q: What's a good app for party drinking games? A: Boomit and Poco Loco both deliver chaos, fun rules, and minimal setup.
Q: What do I need to play Ring of Fire? A: A standard deck of cards, shot glasses, and a large cup in the middle.
Q: Which games need no props? A: Fuzzy Duck, Paranoia, Never Have I Ever, and Straight Face need nothing but people.
Q: What's the best game to start the night? A: Roxanne. Three minutes, shot glasses ready, and instant hype.
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