Freeze - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play
Freeze is a drinking game in the No Equipment category for 4-12 players that takes about 15-30 min with a medium difficulty level.
Improv scenes with freeze tag
Equipment Needed
Setup
Open space for acting. Audience ready.
How to Play Freeze
- Two people start an improv scene
- Anyone can yell 'Freeze!'
- Both actors freeze in position
- Caller tags one out and takes their pose
- New scene must match new pose
- Scene too boring = both drink
- Blocking/saying 'no' = drink
- Great scene = assign drinks
Tips & Strategies
Yes And is the rule. Accept and build. Never deny.
Variations
Character Lock: Must maintain character across freezes. Genre: Scenes must fit assigned genre.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long should scenes last?
- 30 seconds to a minute before a freeze.
- What if nobody freezes?
- After 2 minutes, scene ends and both drink.
Players: 4-12 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: medium
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