Viking - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Viking is a drinking game in the Beer Games category for 5-15 players that takes about 15-30 min with a easy difficulty level.

React to the Viking's horn or drink

Equipment Needed

• Drinks only

Setup

Sit in circle. Designate first Viking.

How to Play Viking

1. One person is the Viking
2. Viking makes horn gesture (fingers by head)
3. Neighbors must immediately row (rowing motion)
4. Last person to react correctly drinks
5. Wrong gesture = drink
6. That person becomes new Viking
7. Viking can fake to catch people
8. Play during other games for chaos

Tips & Strategies

Watch the Viking constantly. They love catching distracted players.

Variations

Double Viking: Two Vikings at once. Reverse: Everyone else makes horns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if Viking and neighbors mess up?

All three drink.

Can Viking pass the role?

Only by catching someone else.

Players: 5-15 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: easy

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