Party Games: Every Drinking Game With Full Rules
Pong table taken? Here’s every party game on Beer Pong All-Stars in one place: 11 games with full rules, setup and house rules, from Circle of Death and flip cup to Rage Cage, Beer Die and Dizzy Bat. Pick one for your crowd, and every one of them works with water or soda too.
All party games at a glance
| Game | Players | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| Circle of Death (Kings Cup) | 3–10 | Deck of cards, a big cup |
| Power Hour | Any | A playlist, shot glasses |
| Rage Cage (Stack Cup) | 5+ | 15–25 cups, 2 balls |
| Slap Cup | 5+ | 15–25 cups, 2 balls |
| Chandeliers | 4–10 | A cup each, 1–2 balls |
| Quarters | 3+ | A quarter, a glass |
| Flip Cup | 8–12 | A long table, a cup each |
| Boat Race | 8+ | A cup each |
| Beer Die (Snappa) | 4 | A long table, a die, 4 cups |
| Beer Ball | 4–8 | A can each, a ping pong ball |
| Dizzy Bat | 4+ | Plastic bat, grass |
Cup-and-ball games
- Rage Cage (Stack Cup): Two players race to bounce a ball into a cup and stack it on the one ahead.
- Slap Cup: Rage Cage’s cousin: two cups race around the circle, with slightly different rules.
- Chandeliers: Bounce into someone’s cup and they drink; hit the middle cup and everyone flips.
- Quarters: Bounce a quarter off the table into a glass and pick who drinks.
Team relays
- Flip Cup: Team relay: drink, then flip your cup upside down from the table edge.
- Boat Race: The original team relay: drink, cup on your head, next player goes.
Table and outdoor games
- Beer Die (Snappa): 2-on-2: throw a die high over the table and the other team has to catch it.
- Beer Ball: Knock over the other team’s can and drink until they get the ball back.
- Dizzy Bat: Drink, spin 10 times around a bat, then run the relay or swing at a pitch.
Card and music games
- Circle of Death (Kings Cup): Draw cards from a circle around the King’s Cup; every card has a rule.
- Power Hour: A small drink every time the song changes, for 60 songs. Read our safer-pour tips first.
Party plans
Hosting a big night? These put the games in order for you:
- New Year’s Eve drinking games: 8 PM to midnight, ending with a Power Hour that finishes at the ball drop.
- Thanksgiving drinking games: football drink cards, a Turkey Bowl pong bracket, food-coma games and flip cup.
- Super Bowl drinking games: pregame pong, drink cards by quarter, halftime flip cup.
More occasions: tailgates, 21st birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, St. Patrick’s Day, March Madness, Cinco de Mayo, Fourth of July and Halloween. The whole year is on the party calendar.
Pick a game by group size
- Just 3 or 4 of you: Quarters, Circle of Death, or Beer Die 2-on-2.
- 5 to 10 around a table: Rage Cage, Slap Cup or Chandeliers.
- A big crowd: flip cup or a boat race, with as many players per team as you like.
- Outside: Beer Ball or Dizzy Bat on soft grass.
Hosting tips
- Agree on house rules before round one and post them where everybody can see. Fewer arguments, more games.
- Water on the table, small pours in the cups. Every game here works with water, seltzer or soda.
- Feed people, and make sure everybody has a safe ride home.
FAQ
What’s the best drinking game for a big group?
Flip cup. Two teams of any size line up, and it’s easy to explain to new players.
What’s a good drinking game for just a few people?
Quarters or Circle of Death work with three players. Beer Die needs exactly four.
Can you play these games without alcohol?
Yes. Every game on this page works with water, seltzer or soda.