Drink Don't Think - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Drink Don't Think is a drinking game in the Beer Games category for 3-10 players that takes about 15-30 min with a easy difficulty level.

Name things in a category quickly or drink

Equipment Needed

• Drinks only

Setup

Circle. Drinks ready. First person picks category.

How to Play Drink Don't Think

1. Someone names a category
2. Go around naming things in that category
3. Hesitate or repeat = drink
4. Wrong answer = drink 2
5. 3 seconds max to answer
6. Last person standing wins the round
7. Winner picks next category
8. Best 5 of 9 wins overall

Tips & Strategies

Common categories get harder fast. Creative answers buy time.

Variations

Speed Round: 1 second limit. Alphabet: Answers must go A-Z.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who judges if answers are valid?

Group consensus. Majority rules.

Can we do 'types of drinks' as a category?

Yes! Great ironic choice.

Players: 3-10 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: easy

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