Winter is coming, and so is a rough morning if you play this properly. Game of Thrones is made for a drinking game: the betrayals, the deaths, the endless scheming and that one phrase everyone says. Grab a goblet, line up your rules, and drink your way through Westeros.
Game of Thrones 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
Pick an episode or a whole season, agree the triggers below, and drink whenever one happens on screen. Season one is the gentlest starting point. The later seasons will end you.
Take a drink every time…
- Someone says “winter is coming”
- A character dies on screen
- Someone sits on or mentions the Iron Throne
- A dragon appears
- Someone breaks a guest-right or a promise
- Tyrion takes a drink (you drink with him)
- There is a wedding (brace yourself)
- Someone says “you know nothing, Jon Snow”
Finish your drink when…
- A major character you liked is killed off
- The opening credits map finishes
- A battle ends
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.
Every death is a drink, and this show is never short on them.
Pros and cons
- Endless triggers, you will never be bored
- Works for a single episode or a full season
- Great for fans who know every death coming
- The later seasons will destroy you if you keep the death rule
- Not much fun if nobody has seen the show
What you need to play
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Frequently asked questions
How do you play the Game of Thrones drinking game?
Agree a list of on-screen triggers before the episode starts, then drink whenever one happens. Deaths, dragons and the catchphrases are the classic triggers.
Which season is best for the drinking game?
Season one is the best starting point because the triggers are spaced out. By the later seasons the deaths come thick and fast, so lighten the rules or you will not last.
