What happens if everyone refuses to answer the same question?

If no one answers, everyone takes a drink, and the Question Master asks a new question.

Can the Question Master be skipped if they don’t want to answer?

The Question Master is immune from answering but must drink if their chosen question fails to get a confession from anyone.

How do you decide the winner?

The game ends when players agree to stop or run out of questions. The winner is typically the player who confessed the most without penalties, earning bragging rights.

What’s the final penalty for the loser?

In most groups, the loser takes a shot or finishes their drink as a final punishment. Adjust this based on group preference.

Confessions - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Confessions is a drinking game in the No Equipment category for 4-15 players that takes about 15-30 min with a medium difficulty level.

Confess or face the drink

Equipment Needed

Drinks only

Setup

Sit everyone in a circle, keeping drinks within arm's reach. Choose one player to start as the Question Master. Prepare a list of juicy, personal, or outrageous 'confession' questions beforehand, or let the Question Master make them up on the spot. Make sure all players have their drinks ready for penalties.

How to Play Confessions

Set up the game according to basic rules
Players take turns or play simultaneously
Penalties result in drinking
Success means assigning drinks
Continue until winner emerges
Loser faces final penalty
Winner earns bragging rights
Adjust rules as needed for your group

Tips & Strategies

Start with light or funny questions to warm everyone up, saving the heavy-hitting or scandalous ones for later rounds when people are more comfortable. As Question Master, aim for questions that are specific enough to make players hesitate but broad enough for everyone to have something to confess. If someone refuses to confess, ensure they take a full sip or shot,not just a tiny taste. Keep the pace snappy by setting a short timer for each player's response to avoid drawn-out pauses.

Variations

Truth Roulette: Instead of the Question Master asking every round, spin a bottle or use a random generator to pick who asks the next question.. Double Down Confessions: If a player confesses, they must pick someone else to elaborate on or add to their story,or else that person drinks.. Penalty Questions: Include 'trap' questions that force players automatically to take a drink if they cannot answer with a yes or no (e.g., 'How old were you in your first bad breakup?').

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if everyone refuses to answer the same question?: If no one answers, everyone takes a drink, and the Question Master asks a new question.
Can the Question Master be skipped if they don’t want to answer?: The Question Master is immune from answering but must drink if their chosen question fails to get a confession from anyone.
How do you decide the winner?: The game ends when players agree to stop or run out of questions. The winner is typically the player who confessed the most without penalties, earning bragging rights.
What’s the final penalty for the loser?: In most groups, the loser takes a shot or finishes their drink as a final punishment. Adjust this based on group preference.

Players: 4-15 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: medium

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