21 Fun Drinking Games To Get Any Party Started
Want to make your next party epic? Fun drinking games are the ultimate icebreakers. Whether you’re hosting a chill get-together or an all-out bash, these adult party games are easy to set up and guarantee tons of belly laughs.
Here’s the scoop on how to play, what you need, and why these fun drinking games will have your besties talking about your party long after last call!
21 fun drinking games
1. Flip Cup
Flip cup is a fun drinking game—part competition, part chaos, and 100% a good time. The music’s pumping, the drinks are flowing, and everyone’s hyped as you nail that perfect flip to keep your team in the game. Whether you’re a first-time flipper or a seasoned pro, this drinking game will have everyone wanting to participate.
What you’ll need:
- Plastic cups (one per player)
- A long table
- Your drink of choice
How to play:
- Split into two teams and line up on opposite sides of the table.
- Each player fills their cup with a small amount of their drink.
- The first player on each team drinks from their cup, places it on the edge of the table, and tries to flip it upside down by tapping the rim.
- Once they successfully flip their cup, the next player on their team goes.
- The first team to finish flipping all their cups wins!
2. King’s Cup
King’s Cup is a fun drinking game that’s part strategy, part surprise, and totally hilarious. Gather your friends, shuffle a deck of cards, and watch as the table turns into a mix of challenges, confessions, and creative chaos. From wild rules to laugh-out-loud dares, King’s Cup is the perfect way to break the ice and keep the fun going all night long.
What you’ll need:
- A deck of cards
- A large cup (aka the “King’s Cup”)
- Drinks for everyone
How to play:
- Spread the deck of cards in a circle around the cup.
- Players take turns drawing a card and follow its rule (e.g., 2 = “You,” 7 = “Heaven,” King = add to the cup).
- Whoever draws the fourth King drinks the “King’s Cup” (yikes!).
- Keep playing—just don’t forget the rules you make up!
3. Never Have I Ever
Never Have I Ever is a fun game for spilling secrets. This game is all about discovering who’s done what—sometimes surprising, sometimes scandalous, and always hilarious! With every round, you’ll uncover fun facts about your friends (and maybe blush at a few of your own confessions).
What you’ll need:
- Drinks for everyone
- A group of friends ready to share
How to play:
- Everyone sits in a circle with their drinks.
- Take turns saying, “Never have I ever…” followed by something you’ve never done (e.g., “Never have I ever gone skydiving”).
- Anyone who has done it takes a sip of their drink.
- Keep taking turns and enjoy the stories that come out!
4. Drunk Jenga
Drunk Jenga takes the classic block-stacking game and adds a boozy twist that’ll have everyone laughing and (carefully) trying not to topple the tower. Each block is a surprise—pull one, and you might have to drink, do a dare, or make up a rule. It’s a fun drinking game of steady hands, quick thinking, and hilarious challenges, perfect for keeping the party energy alive.
What you’ll need:
- A Jenga set
- A marker to write on the blocks
- Drinks for everyone
How to play:
- Write challenges, dares, or drinking rules on each block (e.g., “Take 2 sips,” “Switch seats,” or “Sing a song”).
- Stack the blocks to build the Jenga tower.
- Take turns pulling a block, doing whatever it says, and then placing it on top of the tower.
- If you make the tower fall, you finish your drink—or face a group-determined penalty!
5. Most Likely To
Most Likely To is a fun drinking game for calling out your friends (with love, of course!). It’s all about deciding who in the group is most likely to do something hilarious, outrageous, or totally on-brand for them. With every round, the laughs get louder, and the drinks keep flowing—it’s a perfect way to stir up fun and lighthearted banter.
What you’ll need:
- Drinks for everyone
- A group of friends ready to vote and laugh
How to play:
- Someone kicks things off by saying, “Who’s most likely to…” followed by a scenario (e.g., “…get lost on the way to the bathroom?”).
- Everyone points to the person they think fits the description.
- For every finger pointed at you, take a sip of your drink.
- Rotate around the circle and keep the fun going!
6. Power Hour
Power Hour is a fun drinking game that turns an hour into a wild, unforgettable ride. It’s simple but intense: every minute, you take a sip of your drink. Sounds easy? Think again. As the minutes tick by and the playlist keeps the energy high, the game turns into a hilarious test of stamina and timing. Perfect for bonding, laughing, and setting the tone for an epic night.
What you’ll need:
- A timer or Power Hour playlist (60 songs, 1 minute each)
- Drinks for everyone
How to play:
- Set up a timer or play a Power Hour playlist (a new song signals each minute).
- Take one sip of your drink every time the minute changes.
- Keep sipping every minute for 60 minutes—pace yourself!
- Optional: add challenges or games between sips to keep it interesting.
7. Celebrity Guess Game
Celebrity Guess is a fast-paced, fun drinking game that’ll test your pop culture knowledge while keeping the drinks flowing. You’ll take turns dropping hints about famous people while your friends race to guess who it is. The catch? The drinks come into play when guesses go wrong or time runs out–making it even funnier as the night goes on.
What you’ll need:
- Paper and pen to write celebrity names (or a phone app)
- Drinks for everyone
How to play:
- Write down a bunch of celebrity names, mix them up, and place them in a bowl.
- Players take turns drawing a name and giving clues (no rhyming or saying the name).
- The group tries to guess the celebrity. If no one gets it in 30 seconds, the clue-giver drinks.
- Optional: If the group guesses correctly, the person who shouted it out gets to assign a drink.
8. Beer Pong
Beer Pong is the king of drinking games—a mix of skill, strategy, and pure luck that gets everyone hyped. Teams face off in a battle of precision, aiming to sink ping pong balls into their opponents’ cups. With each shot (or miss), the laughs get louder, and the competition heats up. It’s the perfect drinking game to bring people together and keep the energy high.
What you’ll need:
- A long table
- 10 plastic cups per team
- Ping pong balls (at least 2)
- Drinks (typically beer, but your choice!)
How to play:
- Arrange 10 cups in a triangle on each side of the table and fill them with drinks.
- Teams of two take turns throwing a ping pong ball into the other team’s cups.
- If a ball lands in a cup, the opposing team drinks the cup and removes it from the table.
- The first team to eliminate all of the other team’s cups wins!
9. Truth or Drink
Truth or Drink is a fun drinking game for spilling secrets or sipping courage. The game is simple. Answer a juicy question honestly or take a drink instead. The choice is yours, but every round guarantees laughs, surprises, and maybe a little blushing. This drinking game is perfect for breaking the ice or turning up the fun with friends.
What you’ll need:
- A list of questions (prepare your own or use a question deck)
- Drinks for everyone
How to play:
- Sit in a circle and take turns asking someone a question (e.g., “What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever done?”).
- The person can either answer truthfully or take a sip of their drink instead.
- Rotate around the circle, asking questions and letting the fun unfold.
- Bonus: Add “group questions” where everyone has to answer or drink!
10. Quarters
Quarters is the classic drinking game that’s all about skill, a steady hand, and a little bit of luck. The goal? Bounce a quarter off the table and into a cup. It’s simple, competitive, and guaranteed to have everyone cheering—or groaning—at your attempts.
What you’ll need:
- A flat table
- A cup (preferably a shot glass or small plastic cup)
- A quarter
- Drinks for everyone
How to play:
- Place the cup in the center of the table.
- Players take turns trying to bounce a quarter off the table and into the cup.
- If you miss, take a drink. If you make it, you get to assign a drink to someone else!
- Keep playing until everyone’s had a chance at being the quarter master.
11. Shot Roulette
Shot Roulette is the ultimate game of chance for the thrill-seekers at the party. With a spinning wheel, mystery drinks, and a little suspense, every turn is a surprise. Will you get a sip of juice, a fun mix, or a straight-up shot? It’s unpredictable, hilarious, and always the highlight of any party.
What you’ll need:
- A roulette wheel (or an app)
- Shot glasses (one for each slot on the wheel)
- A mix of drinks (some alcoholic, some non-alcoholic for the surprises)
How to play:
- Fill the shot glasses with a mix of drinks—some strong, some mild, and some unexpected (hello, hot sauce!).
- Place the glasses around the roulette wheel.
- Players take turns spinning the wheel and taking the shot that matches the number it lands on.
- No swapping—whatever you get, you drink!
12. Chandelier
Chandelier is a fun drinking game for big groups, combining precision, speed, and a whole lot of fun. The goal? Bounce a ping pong ball into someone else’s cup before they do it to yours. It’s fast-paced, competitive, and guarantees nonstop laughs as everyone races to avoid drinking from the center cup.
What you’ll need:
- A large table
- Plastic cups (one for each player + one extra for the center)
- Drinks for everyone
- A ping pong ball
How to play:
- Place a cup in the center of the table and fill it with a mix of drinks.
- Each player places their own cup around the center and fills it with their drink.
- Players take turns bouncing a ping pong ball toward the cups. If the ball lands in your cup, drink it and refill.
- If the ball lands in the center cup the game ends, and the unlucky player who made the shot must drink it!
13. Drunk Waiter
Drunk Waiter is a fun drinking game for testing your balance, coordination, and ability to keep it together while the drinks flow. Players (with a tray of full cups) race to complete a wobbly obstacle course without spilling—hilarity (and lots of spills) guaranteed! It’s competitive, chaotic, and tons of fun!
What you’ll need:
- A tray (lightweight and sturdy)
- Plastic cups filled with drinks (or water, to start easy)
- A clear space (somewhere outdoors is recommended) for your “course” (add obstacles like chairs or cones for fun!)
How to play:
- Fill the cups and place them on the tray.
- Players take turns carrying the tray through the obstacle course. The goal? Finish as fast as possible without spilling.
- For every spill, the player takes a sip of their drink before moving on.
- The person with the fastest, least-spilly time wins—or assign a fun penalty to the slowest waiter!
14. Shot Glass Checkers
Shot Glass Checkers takes the classic board game and gives it a boozy twist that’s perfect for any party. With every move, you’re strategizing not just to win, but to make your opponent drink. It’s a game of skill, strategy, and maybe some tipsy blunders—perfect for competitive spirits who love a laugh (and a drink)!
What you’ll need:
- A checkers board
- Shot glasses (12 per side, 24 total)
- Two different types of drinks (one for each side)
How to play:
- Set up the shot glasses on the board like regular checkers, filling each with your chosen drink.
- Players take turns moving their “pieces” diagonally across the board.
- When you jump an opponent’s piece, they drink the shot from the captured glass.
- “King” a piece by stacking another shot glass on top when it reaches the opposite end—kings can move backward, and capturing them costs two drinks!
- The game ends when one player clears the board of their opponent’s pieces.
15. Speed Facts
Speed Facts is a fun drinking game that’s all about quick thinking and testing how well you really know your friends. The goal? Come up with facts about the other players on the spot—if you hesitate or get it wrong, it’s time to drink. It’s a hilarious way to stir up laughs, surprises, and maybe a few inside jokes.
What you’ll need:
- Drinks for everyone
- A group of friends ready to think fast!
How to play:
- Sit in a circle and pick someone to start.
- The first player names a fact about someone else in the group (e.g., “Sam loves pineapple on pizza!”).
- The named person quickly confirms or denies the fact.
- If it’s true, the fact-giver chooses someone to drink.
- If it’s false or they hesitate, the fact-giver drinks.
- Keep moving fast—no pauses allowed!
16. Drink If
Drink If is the ultimate drinking game for breaking the ice and getting everyone laughing. It’s simple, inclusive, and a guaranteed way to find out some fun (and maybe a little embarrassing) things about your friends. The rules are easy. If a statement applies to you, you take a sip. No pressure, just pure fun and plenty of laughs!
What you’ll need:
- Drinks for everyone
- A list of “Drink if…” statements (or make them up as you go!)
How to play:
- Sit in a circle and take turns making “Drink if…” statements (e.g., “Drink if you’ve ever gone skinny dipping”).
- Anyone who relates to the statement takes a sip of their drink.
- Keep going around the circle, with each player coming up with a new statement.
- Optional: Add categories like “embarrassing moments” or “travel stories” for themed rounds!
17. Shot Ladder
Shot Ladder is a thrilling, competitive, and fun drinking game where every round brings you closer to victory—or another shot! The challenge? Climb the ladder by successfully completing tasks or challenges, but beware—every misstep means taking a drink. It’s a mix of skill, strategy, and just enough chaos to keep the fun going.
What you’ll need:
- A table or surface for the “ladder”
- Shot glasses (arranged in a ladder or line)
- Drinks for the shots
- A list of challenges or dares for each step (optional)
How to play:
- Arrange the shot glasses in a ladder formation (e.g., a line or pyramid) and fill them with drinks.
- Players take turns attempting a task (like bouncing a ping pong ball into a cup, answering trivia, or flipping a cup).
- Successfully completing the task allows you to move up the ladder, while failing means taking the shot at your current level.
- The winner is the first player to reach the top of the ladder—or the last one standing!
18. Word Association
Word Association is an easy, fast, and fun drinking game that gets everyone thinking on their feet—or trying to! The goal? Say a word related to the one before it, without repeating or hesitating. The catch? Slip up, and you drink! It’s simple to play, hilarious to watch, and perfect for keeping the party energy up.
What you’ll need:
- Drinks for everyone
- Quick reflexes and a sharp mind (or at least try!)
How to play:
- Sit in a circle and pick someone to start. They say any word (e.g., “beach”).
- The next person immediately says a word related to the previous one (e.g., “sand”).
- Keep going around the circle without repeating a word or pausing too long.
- If someone hesitates, repeats a word, or says something unrelated, they take a sip of their drink.
- Optional: Add a theme (e.g., movies, animals, or party vibes) for an extra challenge.
19. Drunk Pictionary
Drunk Pictionary takes the classic drawing game and gives it a tipsy twist, turning even the simplest sketches into hilarious masterpieces. The rules are the same, but add some drinks, and suddenly deciphering your friends’ scribbles becomes a laugh-out-loud challenge. Whether you’re an artistic genius or can barely draw a stick figure, this game guarantees a good time.
What you’ll need:
- A whiteboard or large paper and markers (or a drawing app)
- A timer (like a phone)
- A list of words or phrases to draw
- Drinks for everyone
How to play:
- Split into two teams.
- One player from the team gets a word or phrase to draw (e.g., “unicorn” or “dancing banana”). No letters or numbers allowed!
- They have one minute to draw while their teammates try to guess.
- If the team guesses correctly, the opposing team drinks. If they don’t, their own team drinks.
- Rotate players and keep the laughs (and sips) coming!
20. Around the World
Around the World is a classic drinking game that mixes trivia, chance, and plenty of sips. The goal? Travel “around the world” by completing a series of drink-related challenges. With every stop, the stakes get higher, and the laughs get louder. It’s the perfect mix of competition and camaraderie!
What you’ll need:
- A deck of cards
- Drinks for everyone
How to play:
- Shuffle the deck and place it face down in the center of the table.
- Players take turns drawing cards, with each card representing a challenge:
- Hearts: Ask someone a question; if they can’t answer, they drink.
- Clubs: Everyone drinks together.
- Diamonds: You drink.
- Spades: Assign a drink to another player.
- Special card rules (optional):
- Aces: Make a rule for everyone to follow (e.g., “No saying names”).
- Kings: Pour a little of your drink into a communal cup; the fourth King drinks it all!
- Jokers: Free pass—no drinking!
21. Dicey Drinks
Dicey Drinks is a simple yet unpredictable drinking game that’s all about rolling the dice and taking your chances. With every roll, you’re either sipping, assigning drinks, or facing hilarious challenges. It’s quick, easy, and guaranteed to keep the party vibes rolling right along!
What you’ll need:
- A pair of dice
- Drinks for everyone
- A list of rules or challenges for each dice combination (optional)
How to play:
- Sit in a circle and take turns rolling the dice.
- The numbers rolled determine what happens:
- Take one sip.
- Assign two sips to someone else.
- Everyone drinks!
- Make a rule (e.g., “No pointing” or “Drink with your left hand only”).
- Roll again and double the stakes.
- Skip your turn (lucky you!).
- Mix it up with combos (e.g., rolling a 1 and 5 means the roller drinks five sips).
- Keep rolling until the dice—or the players—decide to stop!
Tips for playing fun drinking games
- Stay hydrated with water breaks.
- Keep plenty of snacks–chips, pretzels, and party food on hand.
- Know your limits, and make sure everyone’s having fun responsibly.
With these 21 fun drinking games in your lineup, your next party is set to be epic! Whether you’re breaking the ice or taking the fun to the next level, these fun games guarantee lots of laughter and unforgettable moments.
So, grab your drinks, rally your crew, and get ready to turn an ordinary night into an extraordinary party. Cheers to good times—let the games begin! Which games will you play at your next party? Let us know in the comments below.