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

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