Going on a night out with the same friends could get a bit boring when there’s nothing new to talk about. Similarly, having drinks with newer friends could also get a bit awkward because you don’t know them well enough yet. In both cases, you may liven up the night and loosen up your collars with a drinking card game. Not only will they get everyone tipsy, but you’ll have a blast as well.
Technically, you can turn most card games into a drinking game, by making the loser of the round drink. However, we’ve decided to list down some card games that have been specially tailored for the occasion. From personality-based to skill-based, here are our favourite drinking card games.
Updated on June 01, 2025, by Vaspaan Dastoor:There’s always an occasion to party. And where there’s a party, there are drinks. If you’re looking for a way liven things up a bit, you’re able to try throwing in a drinking game. We’ve updated this list with just a few more drinking card games for your next party.
These Cards Will Get You Drunk
The name says it all
If the name wasn’t clear enough, These Cards Will Get You Drunk will… get you drunk. The gameplay loop is pretty simple; pick up a card from the pile during your turn and follow the instructions. Evidently, you or someone you choose will have to take a sip of their drink.
These Cards Will Get You Drunk is great for when you want to play something, but don’t want to think too hard. All you have to do is pick up a card and follow the relatively simple instructions. At the end of it, someone will take a sip of their drink, and the card game will have succeeded in living up to its name.
Drunk Stoned or Stupid: A Party Game
Which one are you?
Not only will Drunk Stoned or Stupid get you tipsy, but you’ll also learn what your friends think of you. On every turn, everyone must decide which player the drawn card describes best - and they’re not always nice descriptions. To add insult to injury, you’ll have to drink if it’s you.
Drunk Stoned or Stupid will surely get you drunk, but it will also sober you up with the harsh truth of what your friends really think about you. While this is a fun personality-based game, there are chances that someone may not like the fact that you pointed at them. So, just be prepared in case things get a bit heated.
Tipsy Chicken
Are you a chicken, or the GOAT?
Tipsy Chicken makes you perform dares, but with a twist. If you aren’t able to complete the task, you get a Chicken card as a punishment, which will make you drink in some manner or the other. But if you perform it successfully, your reward is a Goat card and some points.
Tipsy Chicken adds a fun twist to the Truth or Dare formula. If you may’t perform a certain dare, you’re given a Chicken card that acts as a nerf, and makes you drink more. However, completing the task and picking up the Goat card gives you the ability to make the other players drink whenever you want to.
Truth Or Drink
The truth looks way more liberating on YouTube.
If you’re a fan of the YouTube series, Truth or Drink is available as a physical card game. Now you too can get into uncomfortable situations with you partner, family, or friends thanks to this party game. While the formula isn’t pathbreaking, the questions are crafted to make you think twice before answering.
Truth or Drink is based on a popular YouTube series of the same name. However, unlike the show, it’s hard to imagine you’re going to be playing this one with your partner’s mother. However, it has a number of expansion packs, each catered to a different kind of audience and occasion. It’s a simple enough game where you either get drunk or spill your secrets.
Sotally Tober
Yeah, sotally.
The name might confuse you, but Sotally Tober might make more sense after a few drinks. It stands out from other task-based card games thanks to its unique variety of cards. Depending on what type of card is drawn, it could affect the player whose turn it is, another player, or everyone.
Task-based games often face the risk of all being too similar. However, much like its name, Sotally Tober does a good job in setting itself apart. The unique classification of cards dictates who the task will affect and how it will change the dynamic of the game entirely.
Dizzy Date
There are other ways a card game can get heated
Dizzy Date is a card game that’s perfect for a romantic night in with your partner. While it is task based, you’re not going to want to perform these tasks with your friends. A good mix of tasks, questions, and drinking keeps things fresh while playing this one.
And finally, here’s one for when it’s just you and your partner having a romantic night in. Dizzy Date throws steamy tasks and questions your way to spice things up. Of course, there’s also a lot of drinking involved. Obviously, this card game is meant for you and a special someone(s), so make sure you don’t bring it out during a night with friends or relatives.
Cards Against Humanity
Funnier when drunk
Cards Against Humanity isn’t exactly a drinking card game, but you can easily make it one. Considering how popular it is, there’s a chance that one of your friends will already have the card game, so you won’t have to buy a new one if you want to play a drinking card game. When the time comes to rank the answers, the player whose card came firs drinks the least, while the one who came last drinks the most.
Cards Against Humanity is an all-time classic card game, mostly because it lets people tap into their dark humour. While it isn’t a traditional drinking game, it can easily become one with the change of a few rules. Instead of points, rank the cards from best to worst, with worst having to drink the most and best having to drink the least. It also gets funnier the more drunk you are, so it totally complements the concept. What’s more, the card game has multiple editions that tend to get way more NSFW than the regular pack. But, there’s also a family edition for a drinks night with the parents.
Never Have I Ever
Never have I ever played Never Have I Ever
Never Have I Ever is a classic drinking game that not only gets you tipsy, but makes you spill your secrets too. However, there are always some people who can’t really come up with good question. That’s where the card game comes in handy, so that you don’t have to rack your brain to think of something spicy, the cards will do it for you. All you have to do is drink!
Never Have I Ever is a classic drinking game, not only because it makes you spill secrets, but also because it’s really simple to play, especially while tipsy. With the card game, you won’t have those breaks in the game where one person needs to think of a nice question to ask. But that also means you’ll be playing much faster, and getting way more tipsy; not that that’s a bad thing. The card game features multiple editions, ranging from family friendly, to straight-up NSFW, so make sure you pick up the right one for the occasion.
Cthulhu Fluxx
Drinking game hardcore mode.
The whole point of the Fluxx games is that the rules keep changing, making it harder to keep up with them. While weve featured Cthulhu Fluxx, you can use any edition of this popular series and be a assured that no player will come out of it sober.
The whole point of the Fluxx games is that the rules will keep on changing. This will make it hard for players to keep track of things, especially when they’re drinking. Every time someone messes up, they need to have a drink, making the next round more difficult than the last. I’ll be quite the achievement if you manage to make it through the whole deck.
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Drink
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza has a fairly simple gameplay loop, but you need to ensure you don’t break the rhythm or get distracted. Players must not only say the correct word, but also ensure that they’re not the last one to reach for the card when the opportunity arises.
The gameplay loop for Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza is relatively simple, and will remain the same for the drinking game version. However, everytime someone messes up, or is the last one to reach for the card, they need to drink. This will make successive rounds tougher to keep track of.
Do Or Drink
You might actually be safer drinking.
Do or Drink gives players a choice - perform an embarrassing task, or drink. It’s pretty straightforward, but the beauty is in the simplicity. Unlike older drinking games, the tasks are also original and a bit scandalous, giving players a proper dilemma.
Unlike many older drinking games, Do or Drink actually gives you tasks that you’d be embarrassed to recall. You;re going to want to make light drinks, as some of these tasks may seem too bold for you to perform, even among friends.
You Laugh You Drink
Can you keep a poker face?
You Laugh You Drink is a fresh take on drinking games. Instead of performing a task and drinking if you fail, players must choose a target and try to make them laugh by performing the tasks on the cards. If the target laughs, they drink. If they don’t, everyone else drinks.
You Laugh You Drink changes the formula that most drinking games adopt. You’ll take turns trying to make the targeted person laugh by performing the ridiculous tasks mentioned on the cards. If they manage to keep a straight face, everyone else has to have a drink.
FAQ
What makes a good party game?
A good party game is easy to understand, promotes engaging with other players, and is fun overall. Making you drink is a plus point.
Are card games good for older adults?
Card games are a great way to pass the time. Additionally, they also stimulate mental health.
What is the most complex card game?
Based on the vast number of cards, regular releases, and in depth rules, Magic: The Gathering can be considered to be the most complex card game.
