Drink, Drank, Drunk – Christmas Eve Drinking Games

It’s Christmas Eve, the kids are asleep, and the adults are awake putting last minute touches on gifts. The guys are playing with the video games – you know, to make sure they work for the kids, right? The ladies are sipping mixed drinks and watching the most girly Hallmark movies. But, it’s time to round the troops and get to the adult games – time to drink! So what are the best Christmas Eve drinking games to create a little pre-Christmas buzz and fun? Listed here are a few of my personal favorites – give them a try!

Never Have I Ever

I’m sure we have all played this game a time… or ten… as adults, so what better way to get the night’s festivities started than with a round of Never Have I Ever? To play, you must sit in a circle with a bottle of liquor and an allotted amount of shot glasses for the participants. The object of the game is for each person to proclaim something they HAVE NOT done while those who HAVE done this act are obligated to take a shot. For example: If I said, “Never have I ever made love in a public place” or “Never have I ever gone skydiving”, I would have to take a shot, because I have not done either of those things. But, those who have would have to take a shot. It’s such a great way to have fun…and learn things about friends/family that you may have not known (provided everyone is honest).

Snowman Building Contest

Alright, for those who live in an area that has inches of snow on the ground come Christmas time, this game is sure to end in laughs. Everyone needs to bundle up and head out to the yard. Two will go at a time and there will be a judge. Using a stopwatch, give the participants 3 minutes to make the best snowman they can in the allotted time. Whoever has the least fortunate looking snowman must take a shot. Make sure to wear gloves!

Shots Checkers

Normally, this game comes already boxed up with the board, 13 clear and 13 frosted shot glasses, and a set of instructions. Players play an exciting game of checkers where shot glasses filled with liquor are used in lieu of red and black plastic checkers pieces.

Jenga

Most of us have a Jenga game in our homes and already know how to play. The object of this game, though, is to take shots! As the tower crumbles, whomever was the culprit must take a shot!

Christmas Gift Wrap Relay

Set up scissors, tape, bows, and wrapping paper. The object of the game is to wrap gifts quickly. Have a judge set a stopwatch and GO! You must wrap the best gift as quickly as possible, because, if you do not, you will be forced to take a shot!

Christmas time is all about family, fun, and giving. It’s time to eat, drink, and be merry. As you wait for Santa, try out the gifts, and watch A Christmas Carol for the twentieth time, enjoy some Scotch, Bourbon, or Whiskey! Let us know which of our game suggestions you try and what games are yearly customs in your homes! Comment below!