Could this game BE any more fun? Friends is the ultimate comfort rewatch, which makes it perfect for a drinking game. Every coffee, every catchphrase and every one of Ross and Rachel’s dramas is a reason to drink.
Friends Drinking Game at a glance
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Players | 1 or more |
| You need | The show or film, and drinks |
| Best for | Movie night, a rewatch, a box-set binge |
| Type | Watch-along trigger game |
What you will need to play
You do not need much to get going, but a few cheap staples make the night run smoother. Here is the kit we reach for.
How it works
Put on any episode, agree the triggers, and drink along. The 236-episode box set means you can play this one for a very long time.
Take a drink every time…
- The gang is at Central Perk
- Joey says “how you doin'”
- Ross mentions “we were on a break”
- Chandler makes a sarcastic joke
- Phoebe plays or mentions Smelly Cat
- Someone eats Monica’s cooking
- Ross talks about dinosaurs
Finish your drink when…
- Ross and Rachel get back together (again)
- Someone says “oh. my. god.” like Janice
Pro tips
- Agree the rules before you press play. No arguing over what counts once it is rolling.
- Go easy on the common triggers. If something happens every scene, make it a sip.
- Have water on hand. A full film is a long session, pace yourself.
Drink every time Ross reminds everyone they were on a break.
Pros and cons
- Works with literally any episode
- Everyone knows the catchphrases
- Perfect low-key comfort game
- The Central Perk rule triggers constantly, keep it a sip
- Not much of a game if you have never watched it
What you need to play
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Frequently asked questions
How do you play the Friends drinking game?
Drink on the show’s running jokes: Central Perk coffees, Joey’s catchphrase, the ‘we were on a break’ line, and Chandler’s sarcasm. It works with any episode.
What is the best Friends episode for a drinking game?
Any Ross and Rachel drama episode or a Thanksgiving special works well, because the running jokes and catchphrases come thick and fast.
