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
Setup
Sit in circle. Designate first Viking.
How to Play Viking
- One person is the Viking
- Viking makes horn gesture (fingers by head)
- Neighbors must immediately row (rowing motion)
- Last person to react correctly drinks
- Wrong gesture = drink
- That person becomes new Viking
- Viking can fake to catch people
- 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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