5 Fun Holiday Drinking Games to Keep Your Spirits Bright
Ho ho ho and a bottle of rum! The holidays are here, and it’s the perfect time to don your Christmas hat, pour your favourite summer drink, and celebrate with friends and family. Make your holiday parties unforgettable with these festive drinking games.
1. Drunken Carolling
A festive twist on traditional carolling, perfect for music lovers and family gatherings.
What you need:
- Shot glasses
- A few bottles of liquor
How to play:
Sit in a circle and start a Christmas carol. Each person sings the next line. If someone messes up, they take a shot and start the next carol. Keep the carols going and the laughter flowing!
2. Most Likely
Test how well you know your friends and family with this simple, hilarious game.
What you need:
- A glass of your favourite drink
Instructions:
Ask a “most likely” question, e.g., “Who is most likely to arrive late to a party?” Count to three and point at the person you think fits. The person with the most fingers pointed at them takes that many sips of their drink.
3. True or False Storytime
Share stories, real or invented, and see who can spot the truth.
What you need:
- Die
- Paper & pen
- Favourite drink or shot
Instructions:
Write nouns on pieces of paper. On your turn, pick a paper and roll the dice. Even = tell a true story; Odd = make one up. Everyone guesses if it’s true or false. Wrong guesses drink; correct guesses make the storyteller drink.
4. Drunken Artists
A Pictionary-style game with a boozy twist. Bad drawings = more sips!
What you need:
- Timer
- Pad of paper & pencil
- Favourite drink & shots
Instructions:
One person whispers a word to the drawer. The drawer sketches while others guess. For every 20 seconds taken to guess correctly, the drawer takes a gulp. Abstract art that stumps everyone? Take a shot!
5. I’m Going to the Bar
A drinking version of “I’m going to the seaside,” perfect for memory and laughs.
What you need:
- Shot glasses
- Liquor
Instructions:
The first player says, “I’m going to the bar and I need to get a Pina Colada” (or any drink). The next person repeats the drinks and adds one more. Keep going until someone messes up; that person takes a shot.
Enjoy these games responsibly, spread the holiday cheer, and make memories that last a lifetime!