Are you planning a house party or a relaxed evening with friends? A great drinking game can help break the ice, ignite hilarious conversations, and bring everyone together without feeling childish or overly complicated. Here are 10 drinking games for adults that are genuinely fun and easy to understand, complete with clear rules and instructions for each one.
10 Drinking Games
1. Kings Cup (Circle of Death)
How to Play
- Spread a deck of cards face-down around an empty cup (the “King’s Cup”).
- Each card has a rule. For example:
- 2 – You (pick someone to drink)
- 5 – Guys drink
- 7 – Heaven (last to raise hand drinks)
- King – Add some of your drink to the middle cup
- Play continues until all four Kings are drawn.
Why It’s Fun
The unpredictability + funny rules keep everyone hooked. Ideal for large groups.
2. Picolo (App-Based Game)
How to Play
- Download the Picolo app.
- Add players’ names.
- The app gives prompts like:
- “Tanisha drinks if she’s wearing black.”
- “Everyone who has ever lied to their boss drinks.”
- “Do a dare or take two sips.”
- Just follow whatever the screen says.
Why It’s Fun
No cards or equipment; quick, ridiculous and perfect for lazy nights.
3. Drunk Jenga
How to Play
- Write fun tasks on each Jenga block such as:
- “Take 2 sips.”
- “Call someone and confess a fake secret.”
- “Compliment the person on your left.”
- If you pull the block, you do what it says.
- If the tower falls, you finish your drink.
Why It’s Fun
The tension + surprise element + silly tasks make it a guaranteed hit.
4. Flip Cup
How to Play
- Divide players into two teams.
- Each player drinks their beverage from a plastic cup.
- After drinking, place the cup on the edge of the table and flip it using your fingers until it lands upside down.
- The next player goes - relay style.
Why It’s Fun
Competitive, fast, loud, and energizing. The perfect party-starter.
5. Beer Pong
How to Play
- Arrange 10 cups of beer (or any drink) in a triangle on each side of a table.
- Two teams take turns tossing ping pong balls.
- If the ball lands in a cup, the opposite team drinks that cup.
- First team to eliminate all the opponent’s cups wins.
Why It’s Fun
It mixes skill, strategy, and friendly rivalry - no wonder it’s iconic.
6. Never Have I Ever (Adult Edition)
How to Play
- Sit in a circle.
- Each player says: “Never have I ever… [something]**
Example: “Never have I ever gone skinny dipping.” - Anyone who has done it takes a sip.
Why It’s Fun
Revealing and hilarious. Great for unlocking stories people never share.
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7. Most Likely To
How to Play
- Players take turns asking “Who’s most likely to…” questions, like:
- “Who’s most likely to forget their anniversary?”
- “Who’s most likely to send a drunk DM?”
- Everyone points at the person they think fits the question.
- The person with the most fingers pointed at them drinks.
Why It’s Fun
Perfect mix of humour + friendly roasting.
8. Ride the Bus
How to Play
A card-based drinking game with multiple rounds.
Round 1 - Red or Black
Guess the colour of the next card. Wrong? Sip.
Round 2 - Higher or Lower
Guess if your next card is higher or lower than your previous card.
Round 3 - In or Out
Guess if the next card falls between or outside your first two cards.
Round 4 - Suit Guess
Guess the suit. Hardest round; biggest penalty.
Final Round - Ride the Bus
One unlucky player must solve a card pyramid. Each wrong guess = drink.
Why It’s Fun
Ups and downs, suspense, and a bit of strategy make it addictive.
9. Thumper
How to Play
- Everyone chooses a unique hand sign (peace sign, fist, wave, etc).
- The game starts with one person doing their sign, then someone else's.
- That person must immediately repeat their own sign + pass to another.
- If someone hesitates or messes up, they drink.
Why It’s Fun
It gets fast, chaotic, and incredibly funny. Great for energetic groups.
10. Drunk Charades
How to Play
- Write down adult-level prompts (movies, actions, celebs).
- One player acts; others guess.
- If the actor fails, they drink.
- If the group fails, they drink.
- If the performance is ridiculously bad (it usually is), everyone laughs.
Why It’s Fun
Bad acting + alcohol = pure comedy.
Summing Up
These drinking games offer a perfect mix of fun, adult energy, and simple rules. Whether you're looking for something competitive, silly, or focused on storytelling, there's a game here to suit every mood. Play responsibly, enjoy the laughs, and let the good times roll!
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