Drunk Spelling Bee - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Drunk Spelling Bee is a drinking game in the Team Games category for 3-12 players that takes about 20-30 min with a medium difficulty level.

Spell words correctly while drinking

Equipment Needed

• Word list
• Drinks

Setup

Word list prepared by difficulty. Host ready.

How to Play Drunk Spelling Bee

1. Contestants take turns spelling
2. Take a sip before your word
3. Easy words round 1, harder each round
4. Misspell = drink more and eliminated
5. Elimination continues until winner
6. Winner gets to assign final drinks
7. Words must be spoken out loud
8. Host says if correct

Tips & Strategies

Focus on each letter. Don't rush. Breathe.

Variations

Categories: All words from one topic. Speed: Time limits on spelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a fair word?

Dictionary words the person might reasonably know.

Can I ask for definitions?

Yes! Host should provide definition and use in sentence.

Players: 3-12 | Duration: 20-30 min | Difficulty: medium

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