The world of drinking games is rich and varied. Through a process of rigorous research and field investigation we have put together a list of what we think may just be the top ten.
10. Edward Ciderhands
A game not for the faint of heart, the simplicity of Edward Ciderhands ensures only one outcome. Participants tape a large bottle of cider to each hand and may not remove them until both have been drunk. A somewhat less appealing variation of this game is known as Amy Winehands. It follows a similar format but with bottles of white and red wine.
9.Beer Pong
Requiring far higher levels of skill and cognitive ability than the previous entry, Beer Pong (also known as Beirut) borrows from ping pong, ten pin bowling and session drinking. It consists of two teams of two or more players, and between six to ten cups of beer set out in a triangle at opposite ends of a sizable table. The teams then take turns in attempting to land ping pong balls in the opposing team’s cups. When this is achieved the cup of beer is drunk by the appropriate team and removed from the table. The first team to remove all of their opponent’s cups wins the game.
8. Power Hour
The only rule in this game is that players must take a shot every minute for an hour. This is a lot harder than it sounds, and beer is the recommended drink of choice if players wish to avoid death.
7. Tequila Roulette
This game of chance requires as many shot glasses as participants. The glasses are then filled with water and arranged in a circle around a bottle or similar object. The first player spins the bottle and drinks the contents of the glass the bottle points towards. The glass is then refilled with tequila, and play continues…
6. Whale Tales
One of the more complex drinking games, Whale Tales requires high levels of concentration and lightning fast reflexes. The game begins with players seated in a circle, the player chosen to begin (the Prince) will say “Whale tales, Prince of Wales, somebody stole my tales, I accuse number…” If the number is three, for example, the person sitting three spots from the speaker must shout “no” before the other players point to them (using only their elbows so as to point like a whale might) and shout “drink!”
If those shouting “drink” get in first, the accused must drink. If the accused gets in first, he will be asked “who?” by the other players and will then nominate another number. To add another layer of complexity to the game, players can reverse the direction of play by adding “reverse” before choosing a number.
5. Roxanne
This one’s pretty straight forward. Just put on the track ‘Roxanne’ by the Police and drink every time you hear the word ‘Roxanne.’ You can even play this one by yourself –bonus!
4. Pennies
Put a glass of whiskey, or any other alcohol in the middle of a table, then take turns trying to bounce the coin off the table and into the glass. When a player gets it in they can nominate any other player to drink, and then take another shot. When a player misses the glass they forfeit their turn. If a player gets three consecutive shots in the glass they are allowed to make up a new rule entirely of their choosing. So don’t make it too easy!
3. Fuzzy Duck
Ideally played with five or more people, Fuzzy Duck requires players to sit in a circle. Moving around the circle the players must alternate between saying “fuzzy duck” and “ducky fuzz.” A player can also choose to pose the question, “does he?” at which point play continues in the opposite direction. When a player stumbles over their words, plays out of turn or disrupts the game in any way, they must drink a nominated volume of alcohol.
After a short period of play, players can usually be heard to involuntarily utter profane phrases with unusual connotations. Hilarity often ensues.
2. Chandeliers
This game builds on the skills learned in Pennies and requires a coin, one large cup and a smaller cup for each player and a ready supply of beer. Players take turns at attempting to throw the coin into the cups. When it lands in a player’s cup, that player must drink. If a coin lands in the large cup, all players must drink and the person who finishes last must also drink the contents of the large cup.
1. King’s Cup
To play King’s Cup you’ll need a deck of cards, a large cup, some booze, and at least a couple of friends.
Cards are dealt into a circle around an empty cup or glass. Each player draws a card and must then carryout the instructions that correspond to the card they have drawn. For example, when an Ace is drawn, all players must participate in a waterfall. This means each player must start drinking at the same time as the player to their left, and must continue until the player before them stops. When a Jack is drawn all the guys must drink, when a Queen comes up the girls drink, and so on. Just make sure you designate instructions for each card before play commences.
When each of the first three kings are drawn that player must pour some of their drink into the cup in the middle, the unlucky soul who draws the final King must drink the contents of the cup.
