The Name Game - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play
The Name Game is a drinking game in the No Equipment category for 3-10 players that takes about 15-25 min with a medium difficulty level.
Chain celebrity names by letter
Equipment Needed
Setup
Circle. Pick starting player.
How to Play The Name Game
- First player names a celebrity
- Next names celebrity starting with first letter of previous last name
- Brad Pitt -> Paula Abdul
- Same first and last letter reverses
- Michael Moore reverses direction
- Hesitate 5+ seconds = drink
- Can't repeat names
- Stuck? Drink and start fresh
Tips & Strategies
Memorize some double-letter names for reversals.
Variations
Musicians Only: Only music artists. Actors Only: Only movie/TV actors.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do fictional characters count?
- Usually no. Real people only.
- What about one-name celebrities?
- Use the first letter for the next person. Cher -> C names.
Players: 3-10 | Duration: 15-25 min | Difficulty: medium
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