What happens if two players argue about whether a place counts as a city?

If there's a dispute, the group votes. Majority rules, and the loser of the vote drinks one extra sip for stalling the game.

Can you repeat a city that's already been said?

No, repeating a city that's already been used results in an automatic drink. Keep track of what's been said or risk an easy penalty.

What if the last letter of a city doesn't give any obvious options?

If the group agrees that a valid city can't be named, the player gets one free pass, but they have to drink once for the delay.

Can rules contradict or cancel out earlier ones?

No, new rules can't cancel existing ones. Each new rule adds on to the ones before, making the game progressively chaotic.

Bangaluru - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Bangaluru is a drinking game in the No Equipment category for 4-12 players that takes about 20-30 min with a medium difficulty level.

City name game with cumulative rules

Equipment Needed

Drinks only

Setup

Grab your drinks and sit in a circle or around a table where everyone can see and hear each other clearly. Decide who goes first; this person will initiate the first city name and create its corresponding rule. Make sure everyone has a drink within reach, as mistakes will happen often.

How to Play Bangaluru

First player says a city
Create a rule for that city
Next city must start with last letter
Say city = do its rule
Miss a rule = drink
Wrong city = drink 2
Rules accumulate
Gets very chaotic

Tips & Strategies

Start with simple, easy-to-remember rules for the first few cities to avoid early chaos. Use unique city names that aren't too common to trip up your opponents when it's their turn. Pay attention to the last letter of each city,it's easy to forget when the game ramps up. Keep track of the accumulating rules, especially if someone tries to sneak by without following one; calling them out earns you some crowd control power.

Variations

Reverse Geography: Instead of starting the next city's name with the last letter, players use the second-to-last letter. Adds an extra layer of difficulty to keep track.. Double Down: Players can challenge the rule of the previous city. If the rule creator can't justify it, they drink; if they can, the challenger drinks twice.. Timed Turns: Each player has 5 seconds to name a city and perform its rule. Fail to act within the time, and it's an automatic drink.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if two players argue about whether a place counts as a city?: If there's a dispute, the group votes. Majority rules, and the loser of the vote drinks one extra sip for stalling the game.
Can you repeat a city that's already been said?: No, repeating a city that's already been used results in an automatic drink. Keep track of what's been said or risk an easy penalty.
What if the last letter of a city doesn't give any obvious options?: If the group agrees that a valid city can't be named, the player gets one free pass, but they have to drink once for the delay.
Can rules contradict or cancel out earlier ones?: No, new rules can't cancel existing ones. Each new rule adds on to the ones before, making the game progressively chaotic.

Players: 4-12 | Duration: 20-30 min | Difficulty: medium

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