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

• Thunderstruck song
• Drinks

Setup

Circle formation. Song queued. Full drinks.

How to Play Thunderstruck

1. Everyone in a circle with drinks
2. Play Thunderstruck by AC/DC
3. First person drinks at first 'thunder'
4. Keep drinking until next 'thunder'
5. Next person takes over
6. Continue around the circle
7. Two people get the long sections
8. 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

Related Drinking Games

• Edward Fortyhands — Tape 40oz beers to your hands until you finish both
• Boom Cup — Fast-paced bouncing cup game
• Century Club — 100 shots in 100 minutes
• Power Drunk — Power hour with mini challenges
• Beer Roulette — Shake one can and guess which explodes
• Dizzy Bat — Spin on a bat then try to hit a can while dizzy
• Titanic — Add liquor to floating shot until it sinks
• Viking — React to the Viking's horn or drink

From Our Blog

• Large Party Games That Will Get the Good Times Rolling — Hey there! You've got a large party in the works, and you're looking to make it unforgettable with some killer games. No worries, I've got you covered. After hosting countless game nights that turned ...
• Weekend Party Ideas for Non-Stop Fun — There’s something magical about weekends. They're the perfect time to unwind, gather your favorite people, and let loose with some epic party games. Whether you're hosting in your living room or takin...
• Weekend Party Ideas That'll Keep the Fun Flowing — Hey there, party planner extraordinaire! If you’re looking to spice up your weekend with some epic party ideas, you’ve hit the jackpot. I’ve been hosting party game nights for years, and let me tell y...

Browse more Beer Games drinking games or see all drinking games.