10 Best Drinking Games for Large Groups

<p>Got a big group coming over? These games keep everyone laughing and drinking all night long.</p> <h2>Top 10 Games for Big Parties</h2> <h3>1. Beer Olympics</h3> <p>Split into teams and compete across multiple games. Give each team a country name and keep a running scoreboard. The winning team gets bragging rights (and maybe makes the losers do a dare). Read our full guide on <a href="/blog/how-to-throw-beer-olympics">throwing a Beer Olympics</a>.</p> <h3>2. Flip Cup</h3> <p>Line up on opposite sides of a table. Chug your beer, then flip your cup from the edge until it lands upside down. First team to finish wins. It gets loud and competitive fast. Full rules at <a href="/games/flip-cup">Flip Cup</a>.</p> <h3>3. Kings Cup</h3> <p>Spread cards around a center cup. Each card has a rule. Aces start waterfalls, 2 means you pick someone to drink, and whoever draws the fourth King drinks the center cup. Classic for a reason. See <a href="/games/kings-cup">Kings Cup rules</a>.</p> <h3>4. Never Have I Ever</h3> <p>Go around the circle and say something you have never done. Anyone who HAS done it takes a drink. You will learn things about your friends you never expected. Try <a href="/games/never-have-i-ever">Never Have I Ever</a>.</p> <h3>5. Most Likely To</h3> <p>Someone says "most likely to show up late" or whatever fits your crew. Everyone points at who they think. Whoever gets the most fingers pointed at them drinks that many. Rules at <a href="/games/most-likely-to">Most Likely To</a>.</p> <h3>6. Beer Pong Tournament</h3> <p>Set up a bracket and let teams compete. Winners advance, losers watch (or start a side game). Hand out a prize to the champions. Check out <a href="/blog/ultimate-guide-beer-pong-rules">beer pong rules</a>.</p> <h3>7. Civil War</h3> <p>Three vs three with no turns. Everyone shoots as fast as they can. Absolute chaos but so much fun when you have six competitive people. Try <a href="/games/civil-war">Civil War</a>.</p> <h3>8. Boat Race</h3> <p>Two teams line up. First person chugs and slams their cup down, then the next person goes. Pure speed competition. See <a href="/games/boat-race">Boat Race rules</a>.</p> <h3>9. Thunderstruck</h3> <p>Play the AC/DC song. When they say "thunder," the first person starts drinking. They keep drinking until "thunder" is said again, then the next person takes over. Good luck if you get stuck on a long gap.</p> <h3>10. Power Hour</h3> <p>Take a shot of beer every minute for an hour. Sounds easy but 60 shots adds up quick. Put on a playlist that changes songs every minute to keep track. Rules at <a href="/games/power-hour">Power Hour</a>.</p> <h2>Quick Tips</h2> <ul> <li>Have plenty of water and snacks around</li> <li>Watch out for your friends</li> <li>Take breaks when you need them</li> </ul> <p>According to <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SAMHSA</a>, if you or someone you know needs help with alcohol use, support is available 24/7.</p> <p>Now go throw that party! For smaller gatherings, check out <a href="/blog/best-drinking-games-small-groups">games for small groups</a>.</p>