The Top 5 Drinking Games

Just because you're an adult doesn't mean the fun has to end. Those looking to get together with friends over a couple beers should consider augmenting the fun with a riotous drinking game. In fact, we currently live in the heyday of hilarious drinking games. There are tons of different card sets and board games aimed at getting you and your friends tipsy-turvy. Granted, some are better than others. Thus, we've whittled down the list to the best of the best. Read on to discover our top five favorites, from the top budget pick to the best board game.

Buzzed, This is the Drinking Game that Gets You and Your Friends Tipsy!

A game you won't be sad to lose

Affordable and hilarious, "Buzzed" is the perfect drinking game on all fronts, thanks to its ample supply of 180 well-written challenges and durable party-proof cards.

Best Overall

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“Buzzed” is vastly popular drinking game and it’s easy to see why. This set of 180 thick glossy cards contains well-written challenges and embarrassing prompts. Well, embarrassing for sober people that is. You won’t be too ashamed to admit your first screen name after a couple drinks. And the game does work its magic quickly–every card drawn has at least one member of the group taking a slug. Best of all, “Buzzed” has a wide appeal since only a handful of the cards are generational or topical. In other words, people of all ages (over 21) can enjoy participating in the “Buzzed” tournament of questions, making for one diverse and lively party.

Pros

Great price
Glossy, durable cards
Funny, irreverent prompts

Cons

Some cards only relevant to Americans

These Cards Will Get You Drunk – Fun Adult Drinking Game for Parties

An aptly-named game

"These Cards Will Get You Drunk" gets right to the point: for a budget-friendly price, these cards get you and your friends laughing, drinking, and moving about.

Best Inexpensive Option

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It’s easy to spend a fortune on party supplies, especially considering how much food drunk people eat. Fortunately, there are still fun drinking games that can fit into a tight budget. “These Cards Will Get You Drunk” is an affordable option that delivers premium laughs. The rules are as simple to understand as the title: two to eight players stand in a circle and take turns drawing cards from the deck. Even the prompts are simple in design and give tons of opportunities to screw over your friends, form alliances, and act goofy. For example, one card has players guessing each other’s underwear color while another calls a group vote to decide on who is the most indecisive. “These Cards Will Get You Drunk” is more focused on group involvement and performance than it is on trivia, so it’s another great way to engage folks of all ages and backgrounds.

Pros

Inexpensive
High group involvement

Cons

Not great for groups larger than eight
Only 100 cards

Drink-A-Palooza Board Games: Party Drinking Games for Adults, Game Night Party Games, Beer Pong, Flip Cup, Card Games, and More

Kill the boredom with a board game

"Drink-A-Palooza" combines all the classics, from beer pong to spin-the-bottle, into one spectacular board game that delivers the perfect dose of variety into those late-night shenanigans.

Best Board Game

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Drink-A-Palooza is a hot take on the old classics, combining timeless favorites, such as Beer Pong and Flip Cup, into one awesome board game. The rules are simple and allow for as few as two and as many as twelve different players. As players navigate around the board, they land on different spaces that prompt mini-games. There are also rounds that involve group games, like High/Low and King’s Cup, so everyone is always engaged and participating. And for those worrying that such a rowdy mix of games will get messy, fear not. Such drunken shenanigans are almost certain to invite a some spilled drinks, but fortunately the game board and pieces are laminated in plastic. As long as you wipe off that spilled rum-and-coke with a couple of paper towels, the party can rage on.

Pros

Great variety of mini-games
Durable, laminated board
Cute set pieces

Cons

Kind of pricey

Do or Drink, Drinking Card Game, Adult Party Game, Dare or Shots for College, Camping, Pregame Party for Men & Women

Nothing's too personal

"Do or Drink" has a whopping 350 different cards, each with a prompt more risque than the last. Perfect for friends that are prepared to strip off their clothes, confess their strangest secrets, and make embarrassing animal sounds.

Best Risqué Play

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Most drinking games centered around truth or dare are usually pretty softball, but not this one. This pick is a game for either intimate friends or folks looking to get intimate really fast. With a whopping 350 unique cards, “Do or Drink” is a drinking game designed to put it all on the table. Be prepared to fess up to your darkest fantasies, pantomime your favorite bedroom positions, and play spin-the-bottle for real. Of course, not all the cards involve risky dares but they do all sport hilarious, witty prompts. And, of course, you can always choose to abstain from the most embarrassing challenges… but you’ll have to drink.

Pros

Tough, laminated cards
Extra-risqué challenges
Ample, 350 card supply

Cons

Kind of pricey
May lead to regrettable deeds

Sotally Tober Drinking Games for Adults, Outrageously Fun Adult Party Card Game

For all the kinesthetic drinkers out there

Ideal for movers and shakers, this option from Party Profi involves tons of activities that keep players on their feet, from thumb-wrestling matches to dance-offs.

Best Active, Performance-Based

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We all have that one friend that starts bouncing off the walls after one beer. Heck, you might be that friend. For those looking to have a rip-roaring grand old time with their friends but can’t sit still, “Sotally Tober” is the game for you. This option from Party Profi is an affordable and adorable game that tests people’s dance moves, worldly knowledge, and linguistic acrobatic skills. It’s a great way to discover hidden talents and keep the party energized and exciting. Many of the prompts get the players on their feet and moving about with hilarious results. Not quite as risque as our last pick, “Sotally Tober” works just as well as a “Totally Sober” game, since it’s easy to substitute drinks for points.

Pros

Affordable
Keeps players moving
Large, well-written cards

Cons

Only 125 cards

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the game last?

Most of the options on our list can take anywhere from twenty minutes to three hours. You can set your own rules to determine when the game has finished. One popular way for scoring the card-based games is to keep track of how many drinks each player has taken. The player that took the most drinks at the end of the game is declared the loser (or the winner, depending on who you’re asking).

Are these games appropriate for young people?

These games are inappropriate for people under 21 years of age. .Many of the cards have explicit or sexual subject matter. Plus, these games involve the consumption of alcohol. Some, such as “Sotally Tober” can be played using penalty points instead of drinks, but they still involve some questionable prompts not appropriate for youths.

Is there a way to play these games without getting wasted/smashed/pissed?

For those that don’t want to drink too heavily, you can always substitute shots of liquor for shots of beer or water. This way, you can extend the gameplay for as long as you please.