Our Top 5 Video Game Drinking Games!
Video games have been a big part of my life. Countless hours have been sent sitting in front of the TV playing Super Mario World, Donkey Kong Country, Halo, Overwatch, and many others. As I grew up, video games evolved from being a single player experience into an activity that brings people together to compete and have fun. As an adult, it was a natural fit that drinking and video games would merge together. After all, board games and drinking games have always found a home together, so why not video games? Here’s our list of the best video game drinking games of all time.
5. Super Smash Bros – Nintendo
Players: 2+ players for best results
Required Supplies: Drinks and any Super Smash Bros Video Game – you can purchase them on Amazon at the following links (Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii)
Super Smash Bros is one of the most iconic competitive video games of all time which is why it pairs perfectly with whatever you’re drinking. Compete against your friends and see who can still play by the end of the night! Here are the rules for the Super Smash Bros Drinking Game.
The Super Smash Bros Drinking Game is so entertaining because of the competitive nature of the game. This game is all about proving your skills among your friends. Everyone brags about how skilled they are at Smash Bros so now it’s time to put them to the ultimate test. Nothing is more difficult than making your way back from below the stage when you’re 10 drinks deep! Check out our official rules for the Super Smash Bros Drinking Game.
4. Halo – Xbox
Players: 2+ players for best results
Required Supplies: Drinks and any Halo Video Game – you can purchase them on Amazon at the following links (Halo Master Chief Collection (Xbox One), Halo 5 (Xbox One), Halo 4 (Xbox 360))
Halo has been one of the most influential video games of all time. Halo re-defined the entire first person shooter genre of video games and has always been one of the most enjoyable multiplayer games to play with your friends. This is why Halo is a great video game to turn into a drinking game.
Just like the good old days, get your friends together and let’s play some Halo. Nothing is better than playing Halo with your friends, whether it’s the original Halo for the Xbox, or Halo 5 for the Xbox One. The multiplayer aspect of Halo with split-screen capabilities is perfect for getting the drinking started among friends. Checkout our post for the Halo Drinking Game Rules.
3. Rocket League – PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Players: 1+ players for best results
Required Supplies: Drinks and any Rocket League Video Game – you can purchase them on Amazon at the following links (Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Computer)
Rocket League is quickly becoming one of the most popular games for the current generation of video game consoles. On top of that, Psyonix announced recently that Rocket League will be playable across different platforms. Friends can play together if they own the game on PC, Mac, Xbox One, or the Nintendo Switch. Playing the Rocket League Drinking game has never been so accessible. Check out our post for the Rocket League Drinking Game Rules. Drink and drive responsibly!
2. Mario Party – Nintendo
Players: 2+ players for best results
Required Supplies: Drinks and any Mario Party Video Game – you can purchase them on Amazon at the following links (Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo GameCube)
Mario Party has always been one of the most competitive video games among friends and family. That’s why the Mario Party Drinking Game is so much fun! Take a seat on the couch with people you know and watch as your friends become enemies. This drinking game is sure to get you plastered!
The Mario Party Drinking Game is best played on the traditional Mario Party game types where you roll separate dices for each player and advance through a map trying to discover as many stars as possible. The goal is to find, buy, or steal as many stars as you can, the person with the most stars at the end is the winner. Drinks are awarded several different ways as described in our Mario Party Drinking Game Rules post.
1. Mario Kart – Nintendo
Players: 2+ players for best results
Required Supplies: Drinks and any Mario Kart Video Game – you can purchase them on Amazon at the following links (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo Wii)
Don’t Drink and Drive is a wild game played while racing for victory in Mario Kart. Don’t drink and drive, the quicker you slam your drink, the sooner you’ll cross the finish line!
The rules for this game are simple. Start up a Mario Kart race with your friends and once the race starts you have until the end of the race to finish your drink. No one is allowed to finish the race until they’ve chugged their drink. The key rule for Don’t Drink and Drive is you can’t drink and drive. Whenever you go to take a sip you have to come to a complete stop in the race. No drinking while driving, turning, or skidding. The first player to finish their drink and cross the finish line wins! This one tops our list of the best video game drinking games because of how much fun it is to play with friends. It’s quick to play, easy to pick up, and a lot of fun!
That’s it for our list of the Top 5 Video Game Drinking Games to Play With Friends. Everybody grab a drink and a controller, it’s time to have fun and game!
Exploring the depths of a full mug of the good stuff and the vast possibilities of a new drinking game. The Pioneer is one of the original founders of the Drinking and Stuff website.
