Never Have I Ever - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Never Have I Ever is a drinking game in the No Equipment category for 3-20 players that takes about 20-60 min with a easy difficulty level.

Confess your secrets - if you've done it, drink!

Equipment Needed

• Drinks only

Setup

Sit in a circle with drinks ready. No other equipment needed!

How to Play Never Have I Ever

1. One player starts with "Never have I ever..."
2. Complete the sentence with something you've never done.
3. Everyone who HAS done that thing takes a drink.
4. Move to the next player.
5. The game continues as long as the group wants.
6. Keep it fun - don't get too personal unless everyone's comfortable!

Tips & Strategies

Start mild and escalate as the party loosens up. Read the room!

Variations

Points version (10 fingers down), confession sharing (explain your drink), categories only.

Players: 3-20 | Duration: 20-60 min | Difficulty: easy

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