BEST HOUSE PARTY GAMES
FOR AN EPIC NIGHT IN
You don't need a bar to have a legendary game night. These are the best drinking games, card games, and party games you can play at home with friends — no special equipment needed.
WHAT YOU NEED FOR A HOUSE PARTY GAME NIGHT
A Deck of Cards
One standard deck unlocks King's Cup, Ride the Bus, Spades, Rummy, and dozens more.
Cups & Drinks
Plastic cups for Beer Pong and Flip Cup. Your drink of choice (or go non-alcoholic).
Our Free Printables
Print our Spicy Trivia cards, Doom Cards, and score sheets for instant party games.
TOP HOUSE PARTY GAMES
Every game below works at home with minimal equipment. Tap for full rules.
How to Play Beer Die (Snappa)
Beer Die — also called Snappa — is a precision throwing game where two teams try to toss a die and land it in the opponent's cup while defending their own.
How to Play Beer Pong
The quintessential party game. Learn the official beer pong rules, table setup, throwing techniques, and house rule variations that make the game legendary.
How to Play Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity is the darkly hilarious party game where players complete fill-in-the-blank statements with the most outrageous, offensive, or funny answers they can find.
How to Play Flip Cup
The fast-paced team relay drinking game. Learn the rules, technique, and variations for Flip Cup — the ultimate party starter.
How to Play Jenga Drinking Game
Drunk Jenga takes the classic block-stacking game and adds personalized rules on every piece — pull a block, follow its rule or drink. The tower doesn't last long.
How to Play King's Cup
The classic drinking card game where every card has a rule. Learn the standard King's Cup rules, popular variations, and tips for an unforgettable game night.
How to Play Never Have I Ever
Never Have I Ever is the ultimate get-to-know-you party game — say something you've never done, and everyone who HAS done it drinks. The confessions get wild fast.
How to Play Power Hour
Power Hour is the ultimate endurance drinking challenge — take a shot of beer every minute for 60 minutes. Simple concept, legendary execution.
How to Play Quarters
Quarters is a classic bar drinking game where players bounce a quarter off the table into a glass — make it and you choose who drinks.
How to Play Rage Cage (Stack Cup)
Rage Cage — also called Stack Cup — is a fast-paced group drinking game where two ping pong balls race around the table and you drink if you get caught in the middle.
How to Play Ride the Bus
Ride the Bus is a brutal card-based drinking game where you answer four guesses about each card drawn — get it wrong and you drink. The real punishment comes at the end when someone has to 'ride the bus.'
How to Play Spoons
Spoons is a fast-and-furious card game where you race to collect four-of-a-kind and grab a spoon — but there's always one fewer spoon than players.
How to Play Up and Down the River
Up and Down the River is a prediction-based card game where you bet on how many tricks you'll win each round — get it wrong and you drink.
HOUSE PARTY TIPS FROM THE PROS
Start with a Group Game
Kick off with King's Cup or Flip Cup— they're easy to explain, get everyone involved immediately, and break the ice fast.
Have a Tournament Option Ready
Set up a Beer Pong bracket or Spicy Trivia tournament for the competitive crowd. Print our score sheets.
Keep Card Games on Deck
When the party winds down, switch to Spades, Rummy, or Ride the Bus for smaller groups.
THROW A BETTER PARTY TONIGHT
Download our free printable Party Pack — Spicy Trivia cards, Doom Cards, score sheets, and quick-reference rule cards. Just print, cut, and play.
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