Lord of the Rings Drinking Game - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Lord of the Rings Drinking Game is a drinking game in the Movie & TV Games category for 1-10 players that takes about 3-4 hours per movie with a hard difficulty level.

One drink to rule them all

Equipment Needed

• Lord of the Rings movies
• Lots of drinks
• Patience

Setup

Extended editions for the brave. Regular editions for the wise. Stock drinks heavily.

How to Play Lord of the Rings Drinking Game

1. Drink when the Ring is mentioned or shown
2. Drink when Sam says 'Mr. Frodo'
3. Drink when Legolas does something impossible
4. Drink when Gandalf gives wisdom
5. Drink when armies clash
6. Drink when someone falls dramatically
7. Finish drink when a main character dies
8. Everyone drinks when the Eye of Sauron appears

Tips & Strategies

These movies are long. Pace yourself. Maybe do one movie per session.

Variations

Extended Edition: Only for professionals. Theatrical: Slightly survivable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'my precious' count?

Yes, it's a Ring reference. Drink.

Is Return of the King survivable?

The false endings will test you. Prepare backup drinks.

Players: 1-10 | Duration: 3-4 hours per movie | Difficulty: hard

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