Contact - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Contact is a drinking game in the No Equipment category for 3-10 players that takes about 15-25 min with a medium difficulty level.

Guess the word through yes/no questions

Equipment Needed

• Drinks only

Setup

Circle. One person starts as defender.

How to Play Contact

1. One person thinks of a word
2. They give first letter only
3. Others ask yes/no questions
4. Defender gives one more letter per round
5. Guesser thinks they know? They say 'Contact!'
6. Another player must have same guess
7. Wrong contact = both drink
8. Correct contact = defender drinks

Tips & Strategies

Ask questions that narrow down possibilities quickly.

Variations

Category: Word must be from specific category. Speed: 30-second rounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Contact work?

Two people silently agree on the same word before guessing aloud.

What if nobody gets it?

Defender reveals after giving 5 letters. Everyone drinks.

Players: 3-10 | Duration: 15-25 min | Difficulty: medium

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