What counts as a 'flop' story?

A story flops if it's too short, boring, or doesn't follow the dating disaster theme. If the group agrees it's a flop, you drink.

How do you assign drinks after a successful story?

The storyteller picks one or more people in the group and tells them how many sips to take, up to the number of people playing.

What happens if two people tell the same story?

If someone calls you out for reusing a story, you both drink. Then the group votes on who told it better, and the loser drinks again.

What’s the final penalty for the loser?

The loser (usually the person with the weakest or fewest stories) has to share one more embarrassing dating moment as their final penalty.

First Dates Stories - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

First Dates Stories is a drinking game in the No Equipment category for 4-15 players that takes about 15-30 min with a easy difficulty level.

Share dating disasters

Equipment Needed

Drinks only

Setup

Get everyone seated in a circle or around a table with their drinks in hand. Decide which direction the turns will go (clockwise or counterclockwise). Choose someone to start by sharing a story about a dating disaster,they'll set the tone for the game.

How to Play First Dates Stories

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

Start with your second-best story to warm things up, and save your most jaw-dropping disaster for later when everyone's invested. If you're getting tongue-tied, remember you don't have to name names; focus on the awkward moments instead. Drink penalties pile up fast if your story flops, so aim for laughs over drama. If you're assigning drinks, pick players who look like they need a little liquid courage to share their own tales.

Variations

After each story, the group votes on whether it's truly a disaster. If the majority votes 'not bad enough,' the storyteller drinks instead of assigning drinks.: Each player writes a random dating scenario (e.g., 'got ghosted at dinner') on slips of paper. Draw one before your turn and tell a story based on that prompt,real or made up, but the group can vote if they think you're lying.: Players must avoid using real names in their stories. If you slip up and say a name, you take two drinks immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a 'flop' story?: A story flops if it's too short, boring, or doesn't follow the dating disaster theme. If the group agrees it's a flop, you drink.
How do you assign drinks after a successful story?: The storyteller picks one or more people in the group and tells them how many sips to take, up to the number of people playing.
What happens if two people tell the same story?: If someone calls you out for reusing a story, you both drink. Then the group votes on who told it better, and the loser drinks again.
What’s the final penalty for the loser?: The loser (usually the person with the weakest or fewest stories) has to share one more embarrassing dating moment as their final penalty.

Players: 4-15 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: easy

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