Drinking Jenga - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play
Drinking Jenga is a drinking game in the Beer Games category for 2-8 players that takes about 15-30 min with a easy difficulty level.
Jenga with drink rules on blocks
Equipment Needed
- Drinks
- Various beer game supplies
Setup
Set up a standard Jenga tower on a flat surface, but modify it by writing drinking rules on each block. Use a marker to inscribe rules like 'Take 2 sips', 'Waterfall', or 'Pick a drinking buddy'. Make sure everyone has their drink of choice within reach, as this game keeps the action moving quickly.
How to Play Drinking Jenga
- Set up the game according to basic rules
- Players take turns or play simultaneously
- Penalties result in drinking
- Success means assigning drinks
- Continue until winner emerges
- Loser faces final penalty
- Winner earns bragging rights
- Adjust rules as needed for your group
Tips & Strategies
Write a mix of mild and more challenging drinking rules on the blocks to keep the game interesting without overwhelming everyone early. Watch your grip,pulling a block too fast can spill drinks if the tower topples, so steady hands are key. If you're the one who writes the rules, don't forget to write at least a few 'Assign drinks' blocks to add some strategy. Finally, keep an eye on how many players are left without a turn as the tower gets shakier; the pressure can lead to hilarious mistakes.
Variations
Wildcard Jenga. Punishment Tower. Rapid Fire Jenga
Frequently Asked Questions
- What kinds of rules should I write on the blocks?
- Popular rules include 'Take 3 sips', 'Everyone drinks', 'Last person to raise their hand drinks', and 'Trade drinks with someone'. Be creative and tailor them to your group!
- What happens if someone topples the tower?
- In the standard game, the person who topples the tower faces a 'final penalty', often finishing their drink or taking a set number of sips.
- Can we reuse the blocks for another round?
- Yes, just re-stack the tower and keep playing, but consider rewriting some rules to keep things fresh or make it more challenging for the next round.
- What if someone refuses to follow a block’s rule?
- This depends on your group, but a common punishment is for the player to drink double the penalty on the block or take an extra sip as a forfeit.
Players: 2-8 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: easy
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