What counts as a 'drinking trigger'?

Drinking triggers are specific moments in the movie, like a scream, a jump scare, someone dying, or a character saying 'I'll be right back.' Decide on these ahead of time as a group.

What happens if someone misses a trigger?

If someone misses drinking after a trigger, the group can call them out. If the group agrees, they take two drinks as a penalty.

Can I play this alone?

Yes, but it works best with friends. If solo, you simply drink when the triggers happen, but there's no one to assign drinks to or verify if you missed any.

What happens if the movie ends and no one 'wins'?

If no one emerges as a clear winner by the end, the person with the fewest drinks left in their cup gets the bragging rights.

Horror Classics Drinking - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Horror Classics Drinking is a drinking game in the Movie & TV Games category for 1-10 players that takes about 15-30 min with a medium difficulty level.

Classic horror movie drinking

Equipment Needed

TV/Streaming device
Drinks

Setup

Pick a classic horror movie everyone agrees on, like 'Halloween' or 'The Shining.' Set up a TV or streaming device in a comfortable viewing area and make sure each player has their preferred drink on hand. Have someone read out the specific drinking triggers (e.g., 'every time someone screams') before you start the movie so everyone knows the rules.

How to Play Horror Classics Drinking

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

Choose a movie with a lot of recurring tropes, like slasher films, for more frequent drinking moments. Keep your drink within reach, but try not to spill it during jump scares (trust me, this happens more than you'd think). If you're the one assigning drinks after spotting a trigger, think strategically,give them to players who haven't been hit with penalties yet to balance things out. Also, designate one person as a 'rule checker' to prevent arguments about whether something counts as a trigger.

Variations

Scream Queen Edition: Take a drink every time a character screams or runs away from danger. Double drinks if they trip while running.. Final Girl Bonus: Whoever predicts the final surviving character (if any) at the start can give out three drinks to others when they're proven right.. Jump Scare Roulette: Pause the movie after every jump scare and everyone guesses how the next character will die,wrong guesses drink twice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a 'drinking trigger'?: Drinking triggers are specific moments in the movie, like a scream, a jump scare, someone dying, or a character saying 'I'll be right back.' Decide on these ahead of time as a group.
What happens if someone misses a trigger?: If someone misses drinking after a trigger, the group can call them out. If the group agrees, they take two drinks as a penalty.
Can I play this alone?: Yes, but it works best with friends. If solo, you simply drink when the triggers happen, but there's no one to assign drinks to or verify if you missed any.
What happens if the movie ends and no one 'wins'?: If no one emerges as a clear winner by the end, the person with the fewest drinks left in their cup gets the bragging rights.

Players: 1-10 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: medium

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