Freeze - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Freeze is a drinking game in the No Equipment category for 4-12 players that takes about 15-30 min with a medium difficulty level.

Improv scenes with freeze tag

Equipment Needed

• Drinks only

Setup

Open space for acting. Audience ready.

How to Play Freeze

1. Two people start an improv scene
2. Anyone can yell 'Freeze!'
3. Both actors freeze in position
4. Caller tags one out and takes their pose
5. New scene must match new pose
6. Scene too boring = both drink
7. Blocking/saying 'no' = drink
8. Great scene = assign drinks

Tips & Strategies

Yes And is the rule. Accept and build. Never deny.

Variations

Character Lock: Must maintain character across freezes. Genre: Scenes must fit assigned genre.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should scenes last?

30 seconds to a minute before a freeze.

What if nobody freezes?

After 2 minutes, scene ends and both drink.

Players: 4-12 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: medium

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