Human Hungry Hippos - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Human Hungry Hippos is a drinking game in the Team Games category for 8-16 players that takes about 20-30 min with a medium difficulty level.

Life-size hungry hippos game with drinks

Equipment Needed

• Scooters
• Balls
• Laundry baskets
• Large space

Setup

Large gym/field. Scooters. Many balls in center.

How to Play Human Hungry Hippos

1. Teams of 2-4 on each corner
2. One person lies on scooter
3. Teammate holds their feet
4. Rush to collect balls in center
5. Use laundry basket to scoop
6. Pull back when basket is full
7. Most balls wins round
8. Losing team drinks per ball difference

Tips & Strategies

Coordinate with your holder. Strategic grabbing beats speed.

Variations

Relay: Multiple grabbers per team. Obstacle: Add barriers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What balls work best?

Pit balls, tennis balls, or any softball-size balls.

Is this safe?

Mostly! Wear clothes you can slide in. Watch collisions.

Players: 8-16 | Duration: 20-30 min | Difficulty: medium

Related Drinking Games

• Beer Olympics — The ultimate drinking game competition with multiple events
• Wisest Wizard Tournament — Team wizard staff building competition
• Mario Party Drinking — Video game Mario Party with drinks
• Medusa — Lock eyes and drink in this staring game
• Best Story Wins — Tell stories, vote on best
• Lie Detector — Spot the lies or drink
• Spelling Bee Teams — Team spelling competition
• Speed Dating Drinking — Quick convos then drink ratings

From Our Blog

• House Party Tips to Elevate Your Next Bash — Throwing a house party is both an art and a science. It's about creating the right vibe, having the right activities, and making sure your guests feel like they've stepped into an unforgettable experi...
• Game Spotlight: Unpacking Crowd Favorites for Your Next Party — If there's one thing that keeps a party buzzing, it's the right mix of drinking games. I've been hosting game nights for years, and nothing gets the crowd engaged quite like a well-chosen game. Whethe...
• Travel Games That Keep the Party Going Wherever You Are — Traveling can be a blast, but let's be honest, sometimes those long stretches of downtime can turn into a snooze fest if you don't have a plan. Whether you're stuck at the airport, chilling by the hos...

Browse more Team Games drinking games or see all drinking games.