[From small to large groups] Drinking games recommended for college students
We’ve put together a list of games that seem perfect for livening up a drinking party—especially recommended for college students.
We’re focusing on ones you can start on the spot when inspiration strikes and that don’t require many props.
When drinking, even things that wouldn’t normally make you laugh can suddenly feel hilarious, so even super simple games you’ve played “a million times” can get everyone fired up! These are all games that both drinkers and non-drinkers can enjoy together in a lively atmosphere, so be sure to give them a try!
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Tongue Twister Showdown
When it comes to games that get everyone excited without using any props, tongue-twister battles are a classic.
Gather a variety of fun tongue twisters and face off.
You can present one prompt at a time and decide rankings each round, or set multiple prompts with different difficulty levels and see who lasts the longest.
It’s a good idea to write the prompts on a whiteboard.
Since tongue twisters are tough at first glance, consider adding practice time and other tweaks so everyone can enjoy the game.
Lyrics Shiritori Game
A fun game where you play shiritori using song lyrics.
Sing a line from a song, then continue with lyrics from another song that start with the last character of the previous line.
It’s great for everyone from kids to adults—you’ll recall familiar tunes and discover new ones.
Not only for people who love singing, it’s also a chance to encounter songs you don’t know.
Perfect for karaoke, parties, and school activities.
Even those who aren’t confident singers will naturally smile—simple yet surprisingly deep.
Put your musical knowledge and creativity to use and have fun playing!
Team Competition Bingo
How about turning the classic bingo game into a team competition? You still get bingo when the numbers on your card line up vertically, horizontally, or diagonally—but just one person finishing doesn’t mean your team wins.
For example, set a rule like “the round ends when three people at the table get bingo,” which removes the “it’s over as soon as I’m done” scenario and keeps the suspense going right to the end.
Whether you snag a fabulous prize comes down to luck.
Let’s all share the highs and lows together as each number is called!
Body Clock Game
Simple but tricky! Let’s play the body clock game.
As the name suggests, it’s a game that tests how accurate your internal clock is.
All you need is a smartphone or tablet with a timer function.
Count the set number of seconds using your internal clock, and whoever stops the timer closest to the target time wins.
One of its perks is that you don’t need much to play.
It’s a very simple game, but because it’s quite challenging, it really livens things up at gatherings like parties.
Give it a try!
Finding commonalities
Common-ground finding is a fun game that helps you talk with people you’re meeting for the first time and feel closer to them.
There are various ways to play: for example, participants form pairs or groups and, within a time limit, look for things they have in common through conversation; or they present common points they’ve written down in advance—those are standard approaches.
Conversations can stall without a prompt, so set simple topics like “How you spend your days off” or “Favorite foods.” It’s also a good idea to set a target number of commonalities to find beforehand.
[From small to large groups] Drinking games recommended for university students (41–50)
YES/NO Quiz
A key point of “Yes/No Quiz,” where you work toward finding the answer, is that it’s a game enjoyed by splitting into a question master and questioners.
The question master chooses a topic and answers the questioners’ questions with only “Yes” or “No.” The questioners listen to the answers and try to figure out what the topic is.
To narrow down the answer, it’s important for the questioners to think carefully as they ask their questions.
It’s also a great game for team competitions, so let’s all have fun together.
werewolf
When it comes to classic drinking-party games, “Werewolf” is the go-to, right? In this game, players split into the Villager team and the Werewolf team, each aiming for their own side’s victory.
There are seven roles in Werewolf; the Werewolves act to avoid exposing their true identities, while the Villagers try to deduce who the Werewolves are.
The Villager team should actively push their reasoning forward, and the Werewolf team needs to conceal their identities while stirring up the Villagers’ discussions—this is the key to winning.
It’s a game that really makes you think, so it’s perfect for livening up parties and gatherings.
Give it a try for inspiration!