Paranoia - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Whispered questions with coin-flip reveals

Equipment Needed

  • Drinks
  • Coin

Setup

Sit in a circle close enough to whisper. Have a coin ready.

How to Play Paranoia

  1. Whisper a question to your neighbor about someone in the group
  2. Example: 'Who would survive longest in the wild?'
  3. They answer out loud with a name
  4. That named person flips a coin
  5. Heads = the question is revealed
  6. Tails = question stays secret, they drink
  7. Rotate whisperer each round
  8. Questions must be about people present

Tips & Strategies

The paranoia comes from NOT knowing. Make questions intriguing.

Variations

Full Paranoia: Always reveal questions. No Coin: Named person always drinks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I don't want to answer?
You must answer. No skipping allowed.
Can I refuse to reveal on heads?
No, heads means you must reveal.

Players: 4-12 | Duration: 20-30 min | Difficulty: easy