When the conversation is not flowing and you’re feeling awkward, drinking games come to the rescue. If you’re a bit of an intellectual and enjoy a challenge, you don’t have to settle for Never Have I Ever or King’s Cup. Enjoy a lovely game of trivia, but put a spin on it.
The beauty of drunk trivia is that you can make your own rules. Decide how much will be drunk, when, and by whom. There is no limit to your imagination! If you’re tired of playing Jenga and you don’t know what to do, keep reading to get inspired and find out about some handy drinking trivia games you can use to spice up your night.
Trivia drinking game rules and ideas
A trivia drinking game is just an adult game of trivia with alcohol. That means that it can be as flexible as you want it to be. You can create your own rules of the game. All you have to do is get questions, mix a few cocktails, and invite your friends over. You can just as easily play with your roommates or go out to a pub.
Drinks are usually used as penalties for incorrect answers. Players should take a sip of their drinks for every wrong answer they give. If your questions are very easy, you can add some adrenaline by replacing sips with shots of hard liquor. Do so at your own risk!
Questions of varying difficulty can have different penalties. Getting easy trivia questions wrong can be penalized with 4 sips, while getting a difficult question wrong could only call for 1. At the same time, everyone in the losing team can take a shot at the end of the game.
In the end of the day, any game can be a drinking game if there is alcohol around. You can create a point system and urge your friends to follow the rules, or simply crack a cold one open with your friends and enjoy the trivia aspect of the game.
Finally, if your friends are not big on drinking, you can replace the alcohol with something else. Make them do a dare for every question they get wrong. Even better, those who don’t want to drink can have something else, like a shot of olive oil or a spoon of mayonnaise. Don’t be afraid to get creative!*
*This is not health advice, nor should it be interpreted as such. Don’t be an idiot, and don’t have too much of any substance!
Virtual drinking games
In this day and age, we simply can’t get together the way we used to. Some of us are lucky and get to see our friends on a weekly basis. Most simply cannot afford to do that. Whether that’s because you and your friends live in different places or because you simply don’t have the time to organize a get-together, there is a solution. You can host or attend a virtual drinking game night! Nobody has to leave their homes and you still get to spend some quality time with your loved ones. Here are some tools you can use for your virtual game night.
Zoom/Skype
Skype has been around for very long and Zoom just recently gained massive popularity. Both are free video chatting platforms that allow you to connect with people from any point in the world. Get your friends to download your preferred platform and start video chatting!
One person has to be the quizmaster with all the questions and answers. They would also keep score. You can share that role and switch, so that everyone gets to enjoy the game. When it’s your turn to be the quizmaster, you can buy a trivia card game or find questions online. Check out trivia categories on Trivia Bliss for inspiration!
This is a great way to enjoy the company of your friends remotely, with a glass of wine in hand. It’s the quizmaster’s job to make sure everyone is taking their sips and having fun!
Trivia software
There are different software solutions that make hosting a virtual trivia game much easier. Use Kahoot! to create your quiz and share it with your friends. Then you’ll need to connect on a video chat tool in order to see each other. Don’t forget about the drinking element! You can make players drink for every question they get wrong or change things up and treat drinking as a reward.
If you’re looking for a more complete solution, you can check out TriviaHub Live and a number of other tools for hosting virtual trivia nights. Those take all the work out of hosting a trivia night and allow you to enjoy your night to the maximum. The biggest downside is the cost, which is why many people prefer to come up with their own questions or use board games.
Find out more about trivia software apps here!
Drinking board games with trivia
The easiest way to play a trivia drinking game is to buy a readymade board game or card game. That way you don’t need to look for questions, nobody has to be the quizmaster, and you can check the organization off your list. Just unbox your game, prepare some drinks, invite your friends over, and enjoy!
Things get even easier if you’re meeting in a bar. The hard part is choosing the game. We’ve prepared a brief overview of some of the best trivia drinking board games on the market. Have a look at the games below and pick the one you like best.
DrinkQuizition Trivia Drinking Card Game
DrinkQuizition is a trivia card game for adults. The premise of the game is very simple: answer questions and collect cards, or fail to answer and drink. The makers of the game thought of everything when they coated the cards with protective material. As a result, you can play literally anywhere. Take the game to a bar and don’t worry about spillage, or take it on your camping trip and play in the great outdoors.
The game is very obviously not for kids! Bring it on your bachelor or bachelorette party, invite your friends over to play, or spice up a high school reunion. You can play with your parents if you’re brave, but keep the cards away from children.
Because the game is so raunchy, it is the perfect icebreaker. If you’re not feeling very confident among your friends and just want to bury your head in your smartphone, this game will be the perfect distraction. Have fun playing with your friends and don’t worry about finding topics to talk about. The game will do that for you!
Naturally, the person with the most cards wins the game. There are 2 card decks in the game; one is for common knowledge and the other one is for trivia. There are 60 questions altogether. You can steal people’s cards by saying the correct answer when they couldn’t. If you answer a bonus question correctly, you get bonus points. If you fail, you have to drink twice.
Of course, the game could benefit from more cards. 60 is only enough for a couple of rounds before you start repeating questions. The game can be played with just one other person, though it’s definitely more fun to play with a bigger group. You can include a quick round of DrinkQuizition to start your night on a good note and break the ice.
- ADULT ZONE No alcohol required! We do not encourage or incentivize the consumption, or excessive consumption, of alcohol. Please play responsibly! The "drinking" portion of game play is simply a fun twist and is not required. If playing with alcohol, we encourage you to be responsible.
- BACK TO BASICS With the game keeping you on your toes, you’ll never think of looking at your phone. Finally, a chance to truly bond with your friends and family! Relish the rare moment.
- EASY TO FOLLOW Players pick a card and follow indicated instructions where they either answer a “Common Knowledge” or “Trivia” question. Keep the card if the answer is correct and sip your beverage if wrong.
- GET SPONTANEOUS Thick cut and coated at the back, our trivia cards can withstand rigorous use. Enjoy them by the bar or take them outdoors. Play with your friends or invite some strangers along.
- FUN WITH BRAINS & FRIENDS Spring break and school just got married and had a baby. Our party game elicits boisterous laughter as players pit their wits against one another. Rise a champion or get sipping!
Drunk Confidence Party Game
Drunk Confidence is a party game for game nights and house parties. There are 250 cards that include trivia questions and challenges. You don’t actually need alcohol to play, so your sober friends are fine! But you can and should incorporate it, if you want to.
The game is fun because it’s not limited to trivia. After all, not everyone thrives at trivia, so those who don’t will have a chance to recover with fun challenges and dares. There is a card for everyone! The game is very easy to play and it’s a great icebreaker.
The compact box allows for travel. Thus, you can take the game on trips and to your friends’ houses for game night. You can even suggest it as a team building activity at work! Remember that the game does not always call for alcohol, so you can easily make it more professional.
There are no strict rules regarding the challenges. The group gets to decide if you passed the challenge or not. Ideally, players should begin after they’ve had a few drinks. After all, the game is called Drunk Confidence! Are you feeling a bit too confident? Then show your friends what you’re capable of! And if you’re a little shy, don’t worry. The game is actually quite tame and you won’t have to embarrass yourself too much.
One thing many players find annoying is the cards that challenge you to post something on social media. One of the reasons many people prefer games is because they want to get away from their phones and enjoy some quality time with their friends. That’s understandable and you can skip these cards if they bother you.
Other than that, Drunk Confidence will make a great housewarming gift. You can take it to a friend’s house and play together. You can even play with your kids if you disregard the “Drunk” in the title! One thing you can rely on is loud conversation and lots of laughter!
- Drunk Confidence is the perfect adult party drinking game for game night and house party success.
- 250 cards include a mix of challenges that will let you see how smart and talented your friends really are. Alcohol is not required to play the game.
- Take turns at trying the challenges that range from fun pop culture, to singing, to a little history trivia, to hilarious random acts.
- Great icebreaker, easy to play, something for everyone, with hours of fun, drinking entertainment!
- Compact box for easy travel. It’s up to the group to decide if you “passed” the challenge.
The Gin Game
The package says no alcohol is required, but the game literally has “Gin” in the name! You can easily incorporate alcohol if you’d like, or keep it PG if you’re on a sober streak. The theme is gin, so that’s the alcohol you should play with. The game indicates people from the age of 18 can play. Check the alcohol consumption laws in your state and play at your own risk!
The game allows for 2-6 players or teams. There are different types of cards in the set, but the theme of gin is consistent throughout the game. The rules are simple to follow and the game is fun and easy. It’s Talking Tables Gin Themed Trivia Board Game, Games Night, Adults, After Dinner Party,General Knowledge, G&T, Gin Lover,, dinner, or bachelor/bachelorette party. You can also gift the game to a gin lover. If someone in your crowd prefers vodka or tequila, there is no need to worry. The game is suitable for everyone, even if gin is not your thing.
- Drunk Confidence is the perfect adult party drinking game for game night and house party success.
- 250 cards include a mix of challenges that will let you see how smart and talented your friends really are. Alcohol is not required to play the game.
- Take turns at trying the challenges that range from fun pop culture, to singing, to a little history trivia, to hilarious random acts.
- Great icebreaker, easy to play, something for everyone, with hours of fun, drinking entertainment!
- Compact box for easy travel. It’s up to the group to decide if you “passed” the challenge.
Others
The truth is, any trivia board game can become a drinking game if you incorporate alcohol. Oftentimes you don’t even have to change the rules! You probably have an old copy of Trivial Pursuit or Wit’s End lying around in your basement. Whatever it is, grab it and make it work! And who knows, maybe things will get a little crazy.
Make players take sips of their drinks or shots (if you’re brave) every time they get a question wrong. You can find a raunchier game, like I Wish I Didn’t Know! by the creators of What Do You Meme? That game comes with unusual and slightly vulgar questions that you will not find in your good old Trivial Pursuit!
Check out other articles on our website for more trivia board game suggestions!
Trivia drinking game apps
Imagine, you’re sitting in a bar and you’re a little bored. You haven’t brought a game with you and there is no way to acquire one now. Or maybe you’re sitting at home and you can’t even imagine leaving the comfort of your couch. There is an easy solution – trivia drinking game apps.
Here are some excellent drinking game apps that will take the stress out of your game night.
The Weakest Drink: Trivia drinking game
The Weakest Drink is a free party drinking game for your phone. Not only is the game free, you can also play offline. The game allows for an unlimited number of players, so you can invite all of your friends.
The trivia questions range from easy to difficult. There are 20 different categories and themes, including sports, celebrities, general knowledge, and animals. The app is constantly being updated and new questions are being added. That means you should never have to repeat a question.
As it’s a drinking game, you have to drink if you get a question wrong. You don’t have to drink the amount you’re told to; sometimes it’s easier to set the amount yourself. Players report that some of the questions can get very depressing, which is not ideal for a drinking game. If you disregard that, it is a great alternative to a drinking board game!
Party Trivia
All you need to play Party Trivia is at least 3 players, a timer, and alcohol. The app is great because you don’t need to write your answers down and keep score; Party Trivia will do all the dirty work for you! One player still has to be the quizmaster and ask all the questions.
The game starts with a tie-breaker. It’s a question that is nearly impossible to answer accurately, so the team or player that gets closest to the correct answer gets to start. There are over 170 questions in 12 categories. Play movie trivia, science trivia, and geography trivia all in one game. You get 1,5 minutes to answer each question. If someone gets their question wrong or the time runs out, another team or player can have a go at it. However, they only get 30 seconds to present their answer.
You can generate random categories (like our random quiz generator) or let each player pick their category. To make it into a drinking game, all you have to do is add alcohol instead of points. Let the winner or loser drink.
Houseparty
Houseparty is not a trivia app per se, but it can be used as such. The benefit of the app is that it allows you to connect with your friends online and video chat using no other software.
The app gained popularity recently, when people began to stay home more. People were forced to look for alternatives to meeting in bars and pubs, so Houseparty came in. The app offers some free games and some paid games. There is actually a trivia game there too! Though it’s quite fast-paced and simple, you can still enjoy it. Add alcohol to that equation and you can play for hours.
You can also use the app as a video chat tool for a virtual trivia event. Make one person the quizmaster and prepare some trivia questions. Voice the rules of the game and play with your friends! It’s almost as if you’re in the same room, but you don’t have to put real clothes on because people can only see your face.
Cheers!
Drinking games add an exciting element to drinking. Just going to a party or having a drink with friends can get boring with time. Moreover, drinking can feel a little dull if you’re always with the same crowd. A game of trivia will add a special spark to your night.
If you’re planning on drinking with your friends anyway, might as well introduce some trivia into the mix! It doesn’t matter if you’re having a glass of wine over Zoom or meeting in the pub down the street; you can use the tips above to have a fun trivia night with friends! Plus, check out our ideas for a Jeopardy! drinking game.
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