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Flip Cup tic-tac-toe

Flip Cup tic-tac-toe

SetupPlayers 2 or 4 players (divided into two teams of 2) Materials Plastic cups (2 different colors, enough for 9 per team) A flat surface like a table that is high enough for players to flip cups on Marker (to draw the tic-tac-toe board on the surface) Optional:...

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Who’s Most Likely to

Who’s Most Likely to

SetupPlayers:  A minimum of three players, but it can accommodate larger groups, making it a fun pick for parties or gatherings Best suitable for ages 17 and up; if you’re playing a drinking game variation, make sure to up the age to 21! Materials: A deck of cards...

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How to Play Four Corners

How to Play Four Corners

SetupMaterials A sturdy table 4+ cans of beer One ping pong ball Paper towel if playing indoors; it can get messy if beer is knocked off tables! Players Four Corners can accommodate four players, or you can play in four teams of two, alternating who’s playing Age 21...

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Musical Chairs

Musical Chairs

SetupPlayers 3 + (the more the merrier!) Materials Chairs, one chair less than the number of players  Music (larger games might demand a speaker) Additional Setup Notes Make sure you have a playing area large enough to accommodate the players Set up the chairs so that...

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Dizzy Bat

Dizzy Bat

SetupPlayers 2+ Materials Wiffle Ball Bat and Ball Set Beer (cans are recommended as a substitute to wiffle balls) Additional Setup Notes Dizzy Bat should be played outdoors with plenty of space and caution to prevent injury. Create a Dizzy Bat setup by chopping the...

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Pass the Orange

Pass the Orange

SetupPlayers 8-10+ Materials 2 Oranges (alternatively: lemons or grapefruits) Large Playing Area Additional Setup Notes Before the game begins, split players into two even-numbered teams.  To make sure everyone stays safe during gameplay, make sure to set the game up...

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Apples to Apples

Apples to Apples

Setup Players 4-8 Materials Red Apples Cards Green Apple Cards Card Trays Scoring The green apple card selected by the judge wins each round. Additional Setup Notes Shuffle and distribute the Red Apple Cards into the four deep well card trays. Shuffle and distribute...

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Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger Hunt

SetupPlayers 2-20 Materials Paper and Pen to write down clues A large area to search in Items to find Prize for the winners Timer Additional Setup Notes Pick the location where you would like to have your Scavenger Hunt. For children try to pick a small area to hunt...

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Would You Rather

Would You Rather

SetupPlayers 2-10 Materials No materials are required, just you, your friends, and some questions. ObjectiveAsk your friends hypothetical questions to dig into their psyche.GameplayPlayers take turns asking other players hypothetical questions that must be answered....

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Balderdash

Balderdash

Setup Players 5-10+  Materials Official Balderdash Board Game that includes: 280 Game Cards, 1 Answer Sheet Pad, 6 Movers and 1 Die.  Additional Setup Notes Each player selects a colored mover and places it on "Start.” Place the board in the middle of the playing...

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Power Hour

Power Hour

Setup Players Flexible with as many players as needed Materials A group of friends A mild beverage of your choice but usually beer A timer, usually on a smartphone Shot glasses for all players   Additional Setup Notes Play responsibly and make sure contestants...

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Rock, Paper, Scissors

Rock, Paper, Scissors

SetupPlayers Two Players Materials Hands Fingers Scoring Best of 3 Objective The first player to win two out of three games wins!Gameplay Each person hold out their hands one in a fist and one flat with their palm up. Moving your fist up and then down into your flat...

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Drunk Waiter

Drunk Waiter

Setup Players Flexible, but most fun with a group of 3-8 people, the larger the group, the more turns you may need to take   Materials Small plates or trays for “the waiters” A group of friends Beverage of your choice or water to fill the cups, depending on the...

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20 Questions

20 Questions

Setup Players 2+ Additional Setup Notes It’s best to have a designated player count how many questions have been asked while the group takes turns guessing the mystery topic. With each player’s round, take turns having someone keep a tally of questions.  Objective 20...

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Anchorman

Anchorman

Setup Players 6-8 Players Materials Large Mug or Glass Beer 6-8 Quarters Scoring First team with all three quarters in the mug wins. Additional Setup Notes At a table, set up two teams of 3 or 4 players on each team. Set a large mug or glass filled with beer in the...

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Taboo

Taboo

Setup Players 4-10 Materials 504 Taboo Playing Cards Scoresheet Timer Buzzer Taboo Card Holder Scoring Each time the team correctly guesses a Taboo Card, they earn a point. Additional Setup Notes The team not providing clues is the scorekeeper for the other team when...

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Beer Pong

Beer Pong

Setup Players 2 or 4 Materials Beer Pong Table 20 Solo Cups Ping Pong Balls Beer Scoring First team to eliminate all 10 of the opposing teams' cups wins. Additional Setup Notes The game can be played as individuals or teams. Identify who will play in either a 1 player...

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Drunk Jenga

Drunk Jenga

Setup Players 2-10+ Materials Sharpies Jenga Block Game Alcohol Additional Setup Notes Before playing Drunk Jenga, players will need to fill each of the 54 Jenga blocks with designated rules. These rule blocks are the bulk of the game and will take some time to create...

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Charades

Charades

Setup Players 6-12+ Materials A group of friends! 50+ blank pieces of paper 4-5 pens or pencils Stopwatch or phone timer Notepad and pencil for scorekeeping Two baskets or containers for pieces of paper Scoring Select a scorekeeper who wishes to spectate as a neutral...

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Quarters

Quarters

Setup Players 3-10+ Materials A group of friends! Alcoholic beverages for each player  Solo cup filled with beer 3-4 quarters  Large flat playing table or surface Additional Setup Notes Some variations of Quarters will utilize a shot glass filled with liquor instead...

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Two Truths and a Lie

Two Truths and a Lie

Setup Players 2-10+ Materials Just a willing group of friends!   Scoring Scorekeeping is optional in Two Truths and a Lie but can be a fun way to up the ante when playing with friends. Give a point to the “truth-sayer” for each player successfully tricked by...

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Ride the Bus

Ride the Bus

Setup Players 2-10+ Materials Deck of cards Alcohol Scoring You don’t want a lot of cards in your hand — that means you’ll ride the bus at the end of the game!   Additional Setup NotesChoose a player to be the designated dealer of the game. Ride the Bus can be...

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Cheers to the Governor

Cheers to the Governor

Setup Players 2+ Materials A tasty beverage per person Optional: Cheers to the Governor Game Deck Objective Try to remember all the rules as you count to 21 in order to make a new rule.Gameplay Everybody who is playing should sit in a large circle. Choose someone to...

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Horse Race (Drinking Game)

Horse Race (Drinking Game)

Setup Players 2+ Materials Deck of standard playing cards Beverage(s) of choice Objective Much like a real race day at the track, each player bets on which suit they think will win the “horse race”. Instead of betting with cash, players test their confidence by...

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Never Have I Ever

Never Have I Ever

Setup Players 5-10+ Materials A group of friends! There's a board game variation if you don't want to come up with your own ideas! Additional Setup Notes Some variations of Never Have I Ever will incorporate alcohol for a fun and easy drinking game. In this version of...

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Pizza Box

Pizza Box

SetupPlayers 3-10 Materials A table A pizza box or flat cardboard surface (but every party has pizza!) A coin A Sharpie or marker Drink of choice Additional Setup Notes Pizza Box is best played with beer or seltzers, as hard liquor can be a recipe for disaster....

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King’s Cup

King’s Cup

SetupPlayers 3-10 Materials A standard deck of playing cards OR a King's Cup Game Deck Beverages Cup Additional Setup Notes Supply a variety of drinks for this game, as drinking hard liquor could spell trouble Objective King’s Cup, also called “Ring of Fire” or...

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Catch Phrase

Catch Phrase

SetupPlayers Any number, divided into two evenly sized teams Materials Electronic Catch Phrase device or a large quantity of paper slips with words/phrases written on them Scoring When the timer expires, the team not  guessing earns a point The game ends when one team...

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Flip Cup

Flip Cup

SetupPlayers Any number, divided into two equal teams Materials One plastic, disposable cup per person  A beverage to fill the cups A table to stand around (one team on each side Objective Race the opposing team to flip all of your cups upside down first.Gameplay...

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Stack Cup

Stack Cup

SetupPlayers Unlimited (though 10-15 is usually the best size group to play with) Materials A large table for everyone to stand around Two ping pong balls A large number of cups (2-3 per person) A drink to fill the cups with Objective Bounce the ping pong ball in your...

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