35 Fun Drinking Games For Couples
Having a romantic vibe is great, but these games can help boost connection.
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You always see a different side to people when they are drunk – and that is why drinking games are so popular! So if you want to get to know your partner a little more, consider playing some couples drinking games. Sometimes, if your partner is too serious, they tend to let loose when they’re drunk, and you get to see a freer side of them. You can also let go of your own inhibitions and ask them anything you want. Get ready to play some fun and wild drinking adult games with your partner. Keep reading to check out ‘drinking games for couples.’
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35 Drinking Games For Couples
These fun games for couples are perfect for turning an ordinary evening into an unforgettable one. To make it easier for you, we have categorized these games into two broad categories: drinking games for new couples and drinking games for long-term couples. These drinking games for couples are designed to be simple and accessible, balancing fun and relationship-building activities. As stated below, all of these drinking games for couples are easy to understand and require minimal setup or resources. Check out the list below and add a bit of excitement and laughter to your time together!
Drinking Games For New Couples
These drinking games for couples can allow new couples to discover each other and establish a playful and comfortable environment. They can also be customized to a couple’s dynamics and are just games to keep things engaging yet not overwhelming.
1. The Quiz Game
Things You May Require: A set of spicy couple questions and shot glasses.
The Quiz Game is a classic couple game that will help you know your partner better. Here are some questions that you can begin with:
Where did we first meet?
What was I wearing when we met first?
When did we first kiss each other?
When are we going on a vacation?
Your partner has to take a shot for every wrong answer. The same applies to you if you don’t know the right answers. This game not only checks your knowledge about each other but also strengthens your overall bond.
2. Spin The Bottle
Things You May Require: A bottle and chocolate, whipped cream, outfits, or objects like paper, pen, cookies, etc.
Of course, this is not your typical spin the bottle! When playing this game with your partner, play it with a little twist! The game’s concept remains the same, but rather than having the bottle point at a person, have it point to an object – chocolate, whipped cream, or maybe some outfit. When the bottle points at one of these objects, perform something romantic and dramatic with it to entertain your partner. You can play this game with alternate turns, and whoever fails to perform will have to take a shot! Playing spin the bottle as a couple promotes playful intimacy and encourages open, light-hearted interactions. Even a study revealed that couples who drink together can experience heightened intimacy, both emotional and physical, in subsequent hours. Thus, the study suggests that shared drinking episodes can lead to closeness in a relationship (1).
Quick Tip3. Two Truths And One Lie
Things You May Require: A list of three things to share and drinks
Two Truths And One Lie is an exciting couple drinking game that requires revealing facts about yourself to your partner. This game works great for those in new relationships as you get to know a lot about your partner, and vice versa.
To play the game:
- Start by telling three things about yourself out of which two are true, and one is a lie.
- Let your partner guess what’s real and what’s not.
- For every wrong answer, serve your partner a drink. For every right answer, take a shot yourself.
4. Never Have I Ever
Things You May Require: A set of never have I ever questions and drinks.
Never Have I Ever is another game that will help you get closer to your partner. Start the game by framing a sentence such as “never have I ever kissed a girl/boy.” If the answer is yes, your partner has to say so by taking a shot. If not, no one gets to drink!
This alcohol game reveals a lot about your partner and lets you know what they expect from the relationship.
5. Truth Or Dare
Things You May Require: A set of truth and dare questions each, shots for penalties.
Truth Or Dare is one of the most common date night ideas, and it is an all-time favorite game that can be played on any occasion, especially during a romantic and adventurous couples’ drinking party. The rules of this game are similar to the regular Truth Or Dare – but with some twists. Every time your partner chooses the truth, tell them to answer the question honestly. In case your partner does not answer honestly, they will have to gulp in a shot. Similarly, for every dare, if the person fails to perform the task, they will have to take a shot. The game encourages open communication, deepens intimacy, and adds a playful spark to the relationship.
6. Most Likely To
Things You May Require: A bowl with questions written on it and drinks.
Most Likely To is a questioning game that involves asking some questions like:
“Who is most likely to not take a shower for a week?”
“Who is most likely to cheat?”
“Who is most likely to hide something?”
Such games are not just fun but also reveal a lot about your partner’s choices, preferences, and lifestyle.
To play this game, keep some questions ready in a bowl full of chits. Take one chit out at a time and read the question loudly. Now, both you and your partner have to point at the person who is most likely to do something. You can point at yourself too. Every time you and your partner make a different choice, both of you will have to take a shot. The game can also help strengthen the bond by encouraging open communication.
7. You Laugh, You Lose
Things You May Require: A good collection of funny, amusing video links and shots.
You Laugh, You Lose is a funny couple’s shot game or drinking game that involves downloading plenty of funny videos. The game is usually played after having 1-2 shots to multiply the fun. Play one of the downloaded funny videos, and whoever fails to control their laughter first has to grab a shot. Continue playing the game until you run out of videos.
However, remember, anyone who is downloading the videos is not supposed to see them in advance before playing the game. The game fosters playfulness and shared laughter, which can in return help straighten the emotional bond amongst couples.
8. Guess The Word
Things You May Require: A list of romantic/sensual words and drinks.
Give this simple game a romantic twist by thinking of a few sensual or romantic words. Trace one word on your partner’s back or palm. If they guess wrong, then they must drink and if they win, then you have to drink. Try using words like ‘love’ and start by tracing the letter L, then O, then V, and E and finally allow your partner to guess the word. This game is perfect if you wish to step out of your regular routine and strengthen the bond between you and your partner.
9. Go Fish
Things You May Require: A deck of cards, clothes, and drinks.
Turn this normal game into a fun drinking/ sensual game. During fishing time when you ask your partner for a card and they don’t seem to have it, take a sip from your drink and vice versa. When one person completes a set of 4 cards, the other person shall take off a piece of clothing and also finish their drink. A sensual game like this is guaranteed to boost intimacy between couples, allowing them to be more comfortable around each other, especially if you have just started dating.
10. Fast Facts (Couple Version)
Things You May Require: A timer (phone or stopwatch), clothes, and drinks for penalties.
Similar to a quiz but one that is guaranteed to add some much-needed fun to your date night. The game requires each person to say facts about the other person within 5 to 7 seconds. Take turns shouting out the fact, but if anyone takes longer than the given time, they have to take a shot or remove a piece of clothing. The game is not only an easy way to spice things up but can also help you understand your partner better!
11. Forbidden Word
Things You May Require: Drinks
Ask your partner to tell a personal story or a moment that they loved. But declare the words they are bound to use when narrating the story as forbidden words. It could be a story of a small getaway or a date that became memorable for some reason. For instance, if your partner is talking about a special beach trip that you both took, ban words like ‘ocean’ or ‘swimming’. This game can strengthen your bond with your partner by encouraging creative communication.
12. Spin And Kiss
Things You May Require: A timer, bottle, or any other object to spin, and drinks.
The rules are super simple but will be nothing less than a challenge when done. It only gets better as you and your partner get drunk. Both individuals have to spin at the same time for 10 to 15 seconds. The longer you spin, the more dizzy you will get. Now, try to kiss each other after you are done spinning. If you both fail to do so, then both of you have to take a shot! Here’s a cute way to boost emotional connection, intimacy, and playfulness in your relationship.
13. Guess The Movie/ TV Series
Things You May Require: A timer, clothing, a collection of video clips/TV series or movie scenes that could be played on a laptop, tablet, phone, etc., and drinks.
Show your partner a scene from a movie or TV series and let them guess its name. The individual who fails to answer the question has to take off a piece of clothing. Set a timer to up the ante but ensure not to be too lenient. Each person can get 5 to 10 seconds to guess the movie or series name. This is one of most entertaining drinking games for couples which can straighten your connection by sparking fun, shared experiences.
14. Taste And Tell
Things You May Require: Food items, blindfold, and drinks for penalties.
An ideal game for couples who love food! Blindfold your partner and make them eat a dish. Be it a slice of pizza or whipped cream, they have to guess the food item correctly. Take turns feeding each other and guessing the food. The person who fails to guess correctly has to take two shots. This game is the perfect way to strengthen the bond between two food enthusiasts by promoting fun conversations and sharing unique experiences.
15. Tongue Twisters
Things You May Require: A list of tongue twisters and shots for romantic dares or penalties.
Search for some tongue twisters on the internet to start off with the game. Take a shot before beginning but try the game when you both are drunk to make it more fun and challenging. The penalty for not completing the line is taking another shot or completing a sensual dare. Use this game to get closer to your partner and strengthen your connection through laughter as well as cooperation.
Drinking Games For Long-Term Couples
These drinking games for couples are designed to be lighthearted and fun, offering opportunities for intimate challenges. They incorporate tasks, questions, or dares that can lead to lighthearted moments and heighten emotional and physical intimacy, making them a perfect way to reignite the spark in long-term relationships.
16. Drunken Artists
Things You May Require: A pen and paper for drawing, shot glasses with drinks, and a timer. In addition, look for a comfortable place where you and your partner can draw.
Find out how many shots it takes to bring out the inner Picasso from within your partner. This game’s rules are simple – draw and make your partner guess what you have in mind. It’s easy, it’s fun, it’s Pictionary with some rum!
To make this drinking game for two even more interesting, you can draw with your fingertips on your partner’s palm or body. Start by drawing anything simple, such as a heart or a ring, write your partner’s name, or just the initials. For every wrong answer, pour some drink into your partner’s glass. You can also set the timeframe within which one has to get the answer right – let’s say 20 seconds – and keep pouring until you get the right answer! This game fosters creativity and laughter, strengthening your bond with your partner through shared fun and lighthearted moments.
17. Russian Roulette
Things You May Require: Paper to keep the record of dares, shot glasses filled with alcohol and non-alcohol ones, a timer (optional)
Add some zest to your date night with this classic game of Russian roulette. If you have a set of shot glasses handy, fill two of them up with gin or vodka and the rest with water. Shuffle them as much as you can, and then divide the glasses equally among you and your partner. Now, drink in turns, and whoever gets the alcohol first will have to perform a dare.
You can suggest to your partner some acts like dancing to a song, having two shots one after another, or serenading you with a romantic song. For the second round, fill more glasses with drinks and make the game night unforgettable. This game helps add excitement and unpredictability, strengthening the bond between couples.
18. The Question-Answer Game
Things You May Require: Paper and pen, shot glasses with drinks.
The Question-Answer Game is suitable for couples who have come a long way in their relationships. This is one of the best relationship games when you want to learn about your partner. Start by asking some questions to your partner. These questions can be related to anything, even personal life. You can dig as deep as you want but ensure that your partner is comfortable. You can ask questions, such as:
When shall we move in together?
When shall we get engaged?
When can we meet each other’s families?
In case you or your partner choose not to answer a question, you have to take a shot instead.
19. Jenga
Things You May Require: Jenga blocks, markers, and shot glasses with drinks.
Who said Jenga is for kids? Well, it can get quite interesting when played with your partner while drinking. This version of Jenga includes drawing blocks alternatively. For each block drawn, you can ask your partner to perform something hot or seductive. Some of the tasks to give to your partner include a strip dance, lap dance, and so on. If your partner fails or refuses to perform the act, they will have to have a drink. The game is perfect for couples, fostering teamwork and communication, while creating playful memories.
Zoe Mae Davies, a blogger, found that involving alcohol in playing Jenga makes it a fun party game to play with all her friends. The rules are super easy to follow, and you only need the Jenga blocks and a marker to note the challenges on them, and a few bottles of your choice of alcohol. She’s also provided a few examples for the kind of challenges that can be put up, such as “Battle of the Sexes: Everyone of the opposite gender must take 1 drink,” or “Beauty Swap: Switch places with who you think is the most beautiful person playing the game (i).” This fun game can easily perk up any party and keep it going full steam!
Quick Tip20. Snakes And Ladder
Things You May Require: Snakes and Ladder game board, dice, and shot glasses with drinks.
Snakes and Ladder is a romantic couple’s drinking game whose rules are no different from the regular game. Only, this one involves a lot of romance and a few glasses of vodka. Proceed normally, and every time you climb a ladder, you have to take a shot. The twist comes every time you slide down the ladder because, this time, you have to remove your clothes. What better way to add some zing to a date night? This couple game offers playful competition, helping couples bond through lighthearted fun.
21. Flip, Sip, Or Strip
Things You May Require: A coin and shot glasses with drinks.
This exciting drinking game for couples can turn quite hot with every guess that your partner makes. Start by tossing a coin and asking your partner to guess its side. If your partner guesses it wrong for the first time, they will have to take one shot. But if they guess it wrong the second time, they have to remove their clothes. The game can help boost intimacy among couples and allow them to be more vulnerable with each other.
22. Straight Face
Things You May Require: A bowl with paper slips containing adult jokes and shots with drinks.
Straight Face can be challenging and needs a tad bit of effort to play. But it can be fun and wild without a doubt! To prepare for this game, make a bowl full of paper slips with adult jokes. Now, one of you has to pick a chit and read what’s written on it.
The motive of the game is to keep your face straight while reading. You can’t show any expression or laugh. Whoever bursts into laughter first loses the round and has to chug in a shot. This game is great for couples as it encourages laughter, lightens the mood, and strengthens emotional connection.
23. Find The Spot
Things You May Require: Pen, paper to write questions (optional), and shot glasses with drinks.
Fulfill your kissing fantasies with this couple drinking game called Find The Spot. The game is simple and romantic. All you need to do is keep guessing right! Start the game by asking your partner any question like, “Where do I like to get kissed the most?” Then, give them three options to guess from. For every right answer, you will have to take one shot each, and for every wrong answer, your partner will take one shot. This is another game that will help boost intimacy between couples and spice up their romantic life.
24. Charade
Things You May Require: A bowl with paper chits containing words or phrases and shot glasses with drinks.
Charade is a fun game to be played anytime – it doesn’t matter whether you play it while drinking or not. But if you plan to play this game with your partner, it is better to have drinks along with it. Prepare for the game in advance by keeping some chits with some words or sentences written on it. Place all these chits in a bowl after folding them properly.
To play the game, you and your partner will take alternate turns. Anyone who picks the chit will have to act out the word to their partner without uttering a single word. If your partner guesses the acted-out word wrong, they have to take a shot. The game helps strengthen bond by promoting teamwork, enhancing communication, and offering plenty of laughter.
25. Beer Pong With A Dare
Things You May Require: Beer pong cups, ping-pong balls, paper, a table, and beer-filled glasses.
Who doesn’t love beer pong? But the fun doubles when you add a dare to the equation. Arrange the beer glasses in the usual triangle and place pieces of paper with the dares under the cups. Now the person not only has to drink the beer but also do the dare. This playful game is great for not only boosting intimacy between partners but also to strengthen bonds through open communication and healthy competition.
26. Emoji Acting
Things You May Require: A list of emojis (on paper or phone) and shot glasses with drinks.
A fun way to try something out of your comfort zone and encourage playness and fun times. The rules are simple. Show your partner an emoji that you want them to act out and then take turns doing this. If they are able to recreate a similar expression to the given emoji, then you have to take a penalty shot. If their attempt fails, then they have to take a shot.
27. Drunk Uno
Things You May Require: UNO cards, a comfortable seating area, and shot glasses with drinks.
A classic game that becomes more exciting when you add drinks and play it with your partner. Follow the same game rules but with a twist. If anyone gets a skip card, they have to take a shot. Similarly, a + 2 card equals two shots, while a + 4 card equals 4 shots. A different and adventurous way to amp up your regular date night. The game can strengthen the bond between you and your partner by combining friendly competition with playful, shared memories.
28. DIY Pizza Box Game
Things You May Require: Empty pizza box, dice, paper and pen, and shot glasses with drinks.
Create your own drinking game with an empty pizza box and let your creativity go wild. Throw a dice on the box, draw a circle where the dice lands, and write a dare inside it. Now ask your partner to throw the dice and see if the dice lands on your circle. If it does, perform the mentioned dare. If not, then they can draw their own circle and write a fresh dare on it. Another game to boost teamwork and promote understanding!
29. Body Shots
Things You May Require: Dice, a comfortable seating area, and shot glasses with drinks.
This game is a perfect way to heat things up without going the usual way. Make a list of body parts, number them, and make another list mentioning how to take the shot. Now, roll a pair of dice. The number present on the first dice will indicate the body part, whereas the second dice will help decide how to take the shot.
Do make sure clear boundaries are set before starting the game and consider flexible options to avoid discomfort of the participants. Make a space where consent is respected.
30. Kings Cup
Things You May Require: A large cup, a deck of cards, and shot glasses with drinks.
This game involves placing all the cards on the table, keeping them face down, and drawing out one card. Follow the rule assigned to that card and the game is finished when the fourth King card is drawn. The person who does not follow the given rule has to face a penalty or drink 2 shots. Another game to strengthen your bond with your partner by fostering teamwork and encouraging open communication.
31. Guess The Song/ Singer
Things You May Require: Speakers to play music, snippets of romantic songs, and shots with drinks.
Play snippets of romantic songs and ask the other person to guess the song or the artist. The person who cannot come up with any of the two has to take a shot as a penalty. This game will not only boost your music knowledge but also allow you to strengthen your bond with your partner through endless laughter, healthy competition, and support.
32. Queen Of Hearts
Things You May Require: A deck of cards, paper, and shots with drinks.
If you and your partner both are card enthusiasts, then you are going to love this game. Lay out a pack of cards on the table and keep them facing down. Take turns picking out one card and anytime a person pulls out a queen of hearts, they have to perform a dare. The one who fails to do the dare has to take two shots. The game is perfect for couples as it combines fun with a chance to learn more about each other.
33. Drunk Scrabble
Things You May Require: Scrabble board, a comfortable seating area, and shot glasses with drinks.
You are bound to make up random words when you are tipsy here but the goal is to have some fun! Follow the same rules of a regular Scrabble game but the only difference is that the partner who is unable to make a word in the given time has to take a shot. This game can be a fun way for you and your partner to laugh and challenge each other’s creativity and further strengthen your bond.
While this list of top drinking games looks very enticing, you may be wondering if it is necessary to play them in the first place. Why not just have a meaningful conversation instead? Check out the next section to learn why playing these sorts of games can actually help build your relationship!
34. Eye Contact
Things You May Require: A romantic seating space with dim lights and music, a timer to keep track of time (optional), and shot glasses with drinks.
This classic game requires no introduction at all! Eye contact is a simple game that can be played by anyone, anytime. But, if you have a couples’ night on your mind, it’s better to make it more romantic and engaging with some tequila. To play this game, you need to stare into each other’s eyes without blinking. Whoever blinks first will take a shot. This game can help foster deeper emotional connection through shared, intimate moments of non-verbal communication.
35. Simon Says
Things You May Require: Shot glasses with drinks.
A fun game where each partner pretends to be Simon and tells the other person what to do. Don’t be afraid to get a little brave too. For instance, you can say, “Simons says, chug your entire drink or remove your shirt” to instantly spice things up. A perfect game to boost intimacy in one’s relationship.
Key Takeaways
- Enjoy playing some fun drinking games with your partner as a way to spice up your romance.
- Add a romantic flair to your regular date night with these classic, simple, and spicy games.
- Ditch your inhibitions the next time you are enjoying a drink with your significant other by playing these games for a romantic evening to remember.
Why Play Drinking Games Together As A Couple?
- Strengthens Bond: Drinking games create shared experiences and foster closeness through fun and laughter.
- Enhances Communication: They encourage open conversation and help couples interact in a relaxed setting.
- Breaks The Routine: Playing games adds variety and excitement to your relationship, breaking the monotony.
- Builds Trust: Engaging in playful activities can enhance trust and understanding between patterns.
- Creates Memories: Fun moments and shared experiences from drinking games contribute to lasting, happy memories.
Infographic: Is This Your Song?: A Popular Drinking Game For Couples
Drinking games are always some of the most fun activities. You feel free and intoxicated enough to try out crazy stuff and let go of your inhibitions.
And if you enjoy listening to songs, the game mentioned in the infographic below will be a great way to share love and happiness with your partner.
So, go ahead and see how you can make songs a part of your drinking games as a couple. Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team
Everything becomes more exciting and interesting with a partner, and the same is true for drinking party games! They bring you closer to your partner, shed any inhibitions, and help you have some fun amid your dreary everyday existence. For instance, two person drinking games for couples like Russian roulette, drunken artists, and straight face let you explore your drinking capacity while engaging in various enjoyable activities. You do not need to invest much time and effort in preparing for the game night as something as simple as snakes and ladders, Jenga, or spin the bottle can make for great drunken couple games. For sourcing questions or to find unique dare ideas for ‘drinking games for couples,’ you can look for ice-breaker questions and couple quiz questions online to get some inspiration. You can also take ideas from books on relationships, romantic movies, psychological studies, etc. Moreover, you can also create your own set of questions based on your shared memories and experiences that can make the game more personal and fun. Do be mindful and ensure your partner, and other participants in case of a group, are comfortable enough to express their boundaries or withhold consent, and everyone is respectful of it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some tips to keep in mind for safe drinking while playing games?
Some tips to keep in mind while playing with your partner are pace yourselves, stay hydrated, set limits, avoid excessive drinking, and consume some food before to ensure you are not drinking on an empty stomach.
What are some rules for drinking games?
There are no hard and fast general rules for drinking games except maintaining some decorum and being respectful of each other. Aside from that, you can customize your own rules to make the games fun. For instance, give penalty drinks for using swear words or forbid other words like ‘drink,’ ‘beer,’ and ‘game.’ Since these are words you would commonly use while playing drinking games, there might be many penalty shots, which will amplify the fun. Although, be careful that situations do not get out of hand.
How do you play a paranoia drinking game?
One player must whisper a question to the player sitting on their right side. The answer should be someone who is also playing the game. For instance, for the question “Who is the cutest in this group?” the player must point to someone (another player) they consider the answer. If the pointed player is curious about the question, they must sip a drink.
What are some drinking games without cards?
Some drinking games that do not require cards may include “The Name Game,” “Mister Freeze,” and “Medusa.”
Check this video featuring an amazing collection of entertaining and interactive drinking games, tailored especially for couples. Get ready to have a blast while strengthening your connection and making unforgettable memories!
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