I'm Going on a Picnic - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Remember the growing list of items or drink

Equipment Needed

  • Drinks only

Setup

Circle. First person starts with A.

How to Play I'm Going on a Picnic

  1. Start: 'I'm going on a picnic and bringing...'
  2. Add one item alphabetically
  3. Next person recites list and adds another
  4. A-apple, B-banana, C-cake...
  5. Miss an item = drink
  6. Wrong order = drink
  7. Make it to Z = everyone drinks to celebrate
  8. Restart from A after errors

Tips & Strategies

Make memorable items. 'Banana' is forgettable. 'Blue whale' is not.

Variations

Random: No alphabetical requirement, pure memory. Themed: Items must fit a theme.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if we disagree on what was said?
Group memory rules. Majority wins.
Can items be absurd?
Yes! Funny items are easier to remember.

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