10 Drinking Games That Actually Work for Small Groups

<p>Not every hangout needs a dozen people. Sometimes the best nights are with just a few friends. These games work great when you have a smaller crew.</p> <h2>Best Games for 2-4 Players</h2> <h3>Higher or Lower</h3> <p>Simple but addictive. Flip a card, guess if the next one is higher or lower. Build a streak or drink when you miss. Works with any number of people. See <a href="/games/higher-or-lower">Higher or Lower rules</a>.</p> <h3>Speed</h3> <p>Fast paced card game where you race to empty your hand. Two players only, loser of each round drinks. Gets competitive quickly. Try <a href="/games/speed">Speed</a>.</p> <h3>Pyramid</h3> <p>Build a pyramid of face down cards. Match them with your hand cards to give out drinks. The bluffing makes it interesting with smaller groups. Rules at <a href="/games/pyramid">Pyramid</a>.</p> <h3>Three Man</h3> <p>Dice game where one person is the "three man" and drinks whenever a three is rolled. Roles rotate as you play. Perfect for 3-5 people. See <a href="/games/three-man">Three Man rules</a>.</p> <h2>Two Player Classics</h2> <h3>Truth or Drink</h3> <p>Take turns asking questions. Answer honestly or take a drink instead. Gets personal fast, which is the point. Great for couples or close friends. Try <a href="/games/truth-or-drink">Truth or Drink</a>.</p> <h3>Drunk Jenga</h3> <p>Write dares or rules on Jenga blocks. Pull a block, do what it says. Knock over the tower and finish your drink. Works with any size group really.</p> <h3>Battle Shots</h3> <p>Battleship but with shot glasses. Call coordinates, if you hit their shot, they drink it. First to sink all ships wins.</p> <h2>Tips for Small Group Game Nights</h2> <ul> <li>Pick games that move fast so no one waits too long</li> <li>Have backup games ready in case one does not land</li> <li>Smaller groups mean more turns per person, so pace yourselves</li> <li>Quality over quantity on the drinks</li> </ul> <p>According to <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/alcohol/art-20044551" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mayo Clinic</a>, moderate drinking means up to one drink a day for women and two for men.</p> <p>Small groups can be just as fun as big parties. Sometimes more fun. For couples specifically, check out <a href="/blog/drinking-games-couples-date-night">our date night games</a>.</p>