Thunderstruck - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play
Thunderstruck is a drinking game in the Beer Games category for 4-12 players that takes about 5 min with a medium difficulty level.
Drink during Thunderstruck based on the lyrics
Equipment Needed
Setup
Circle formation. Song queued. Full drinks.
How to Play Thunderstruck
- Everyone in a circle with drinks
- Play Thunderstruck by AC/DC
- First person drinks at first 'thunder'
- Keep drinking until next 'thunder'
- Next person takes over
- Continue around the circle
- Two people get the long sections
- If you finish, grab another and continue
Tips & Strategies
Pray you don't get the long sections. They're brutal.
Variations
Double Thunder: Go around twice. Rescue: Help someone who's struggling.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if someone can't finish their section?
- They finish what they can and take a penalty later.
- Can we skip the intro?
- No! Full song or nothing.
Players: 4-12 | Duration: 5 min | Difficulty: medium
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