54 Drunken Tower Rules for the Ultimate DIY Drinking Game Night

Welcome, party people! If you love a good drinking game, you’re going to flip for this one. It’s a hilarious twist on the classic block-stacking game, only this time, every block comes with a surprise rule that turns up the fun (and possibly the volume).

The best part? This game works with any beverage, boozy or booze-free, so everyone at the table can join in, no matter their drink of choice.

A Fun Twist on a Classic Game Night Favorite

Let’s be real. The pre-made versions of these stacking games with rules can get a little repetitive. That’s why we’ve created our own DIY version, a hybrid of the chaos you’d find in games like King’s Cup or Ring of Fire, all cleverly mashed into a teetering tower of fun.

So whether you’re sipping cocktails, sparkling water, or soda, this game is guaranteed to spice up your next gathering.

Friendly reminder: Please drink responsibly. It’s just as fun to play with soft drinks, and you’ll thank yourself in the morning.

What You’ll Need for your Drunken Tower

You’ll need your own set of stacking blocks, any generic brand or version will do! If you don’t already have one, a quick online search will show heaps of options.

A standard tower has 54 blocks, so we’ve whipped up 54 fun, cheeky, and sometimes downright outrageous rules to match.

How to Set Up Your Drinking Game

There are three easy ways to prep your set:

Option 1:
Number each block from 1 to 54 with a marker. Print our rule list and use it as a reference during the game, when someone pulls block #17, they look up and follow rule #17.

Option 2:
Write the rule or just the title directly on each block. Keep a full version of the rule list nearby to read out when needed.

Option 3:
Grab our ready-made printable! Cut out the rules, stick one on each block using clear tape (cover the whole thing to keep the game smooth), and you’re good to go.

You can grab the pre-made printable version right here!

How to Play

1. Get a shared cup (optional): Place it in the center of the table. Some rules will tell players to pour their drink into the shared cup, this is inspired by classic party games, but totally optional.
2. Build your tower: The person who stacked the blocks goes first. Play then moves to the left.
3. Take turns: On your turn, remove one block from anywhere below the top level. Follow the rule written on the block, then place it on top of the tower.
4. One block per turn: Use only one hand to remove a block (you can switch hands between turns if you like). Complete one full row of three blocks before starting a new level.
5. Keep playing until… crash! Whoever knocks down the tower drinks from the shared cup, or gets a hilarious consequence of your choosing.

And that’s it! Stack, sip, and let the chaos unfold.

54 Rules for your Drunken Tower Game

1. Drink one: take one swig of your drink.
2. Drink two: take two swigs of your drink.
3. Drink three: take three swigs of your drink.
4. Give one: pick another player to drink one.
5. Give two: pick another player to drink two.
6. Give three: pick another player to drink three.
7. Reverse: change the direction of play.
8. Sober: everyone drinks except you.
9. Jackpot: take another turn.
10. Loser: lose your next turn.
11. All together: everyone drinks one.
12. Bestie left: drink one with the player to your left.
13. Bestie right: drink one with the player to your right.
14. Mr. President: until it is your turn again, everybody must put two fingers to their ear as if part of the President’s security detail before speaking.
15. Seatbelt: Everyone must pretend they have an invisible seat belt for the next three rounds. You must take it off and put it back on when you get up and down.
16. Two truths and a lie: tell the group two truths and a lie. If they guess right, you drink. If they guess wrong, they all drink.
17. The floor is lava: no one can touch the floor without drinking until it is your turn again.
18. “Over”: until it is your turn again, everybody must say “over” at the end of their sentence Stewie Griffin style.
19. No pointing: until the tower falls, no one is allowed to point. You point, you drink.
20. Oh darling: everyone must now talk in a posh British accent until the tower falls.
21. Potty mouth: until the tower falls, no one can swear. You swear you drink.
22. Dudes: guys drink.
23. Chicks: ladies drink.
24. Word ban: until the tower falls, no one can say “drink.” Say it and drink!
25. Hey, you: until the tower falls, no one can use first names. Say a name & you drink.
26. Silicon Valley: for the next three rounds, you have to start your sentences with “www” and end them with “dot.com.” If you forget, you drink.
27. Lefties: until the tower falls, everyone must drink with their left hand. If you forget, you drink.
28. Bust a rhyme: say a word, and everybody goes around the circle to the left saying a word that rhymes with it. The first person to repeat an answer or not answer within 3 seconds drinks.
29. Bust a rhyme: say a word, and everybody goes around the circle to the left saying a word that rhymes with it. The first person to repeat an answer or not answer within 3 seconds drinks.
30. Selfie: get your phone out and take a group selfie. It’s all about the memories!
31. Talk Dirty: until it is your turn again, you must talk dirty to your drink and call it nasty names before drinking. If you forget, you drink.
32. Never Have I Ever: Say five “Never Have I Ever….” E.g., Never have I ever been arrested. If you’ve done it, you drink.
33. Shared Cup: pour some of your drink into the shared cup.
34. Shared Cup: pour some of your drink into the shared cup.
35. Shared Cup: pour some of your drink into the shared cup.
36. Shared Cup: pour some of your drink into the shared cup.
37. Categories:  pick a category – e.g., types of dogs, Harry Potter characters, etc. Go around the circle to your left as each player says something that fits into the category. The first person to repeat an answer or not answer within 3 seconds drinks.
38. Categories:  pick a category – e.g., types of beer, Star Wars characters, etc. Go around the circle to your left as each player says something that fits into the category. The first person to repeat an answer or not answer within 3 seconds drinks.
39. Teeth: everyone must take turns saying the words “fish stew” without showing any teeth. If someone shows their teeth, they drink.
40. Silence: You can no longer speak until your drink is finished.
41. Mates: pick a mate to be your drinking partner until the tower falls. Whenever they drink, so do you and vice versa.
42. Truth or Dare: the group must decide on a truth or dare for you.
43. Thumb Master: Subtly place your thump on the table at any time. You can do this as many times as you like until the tower falls. The other players must also put their thumbs in that position. The last player to realize drinks.
44. Waterfall: you start drinking, and everyone must begin too. You can stop drinking whenever you want, which allows the person to your right to also stop drinking if they choose. When that person stops drinking, the person to their right can stop and so on until everyone has stopped drinking.
45. Make a rule: come up with a rule. Once another “make a rule” block is pulled, the preceding rule is replaced by a new one.
46. Make a rule: come up with a rule. Once another “make a rule” block is pulled, the preceding rule is replaced by a new one.
47. Make a rule: come up with a rule. Once another “make a rule” block is pulled, the preceding rule is replaced by a new one.
48. T-rex arms: until the tower falls, when you drink, you must place your elbows closely at your sides as if you have T-Rex arms. If you forget, you drink again.
49. Word Ban: until the tower falls, no one can say “what.” Say it and drink.
50. Nicknames: until the tower falls, assign everybody a new nickname. You must say the person’s nickname when speaking to them. Forget, and you drink.
51. Excuse me, Barkeep: until the tower falls, you are now the bartender for the group. You must attend to the drinking needs of every other player while they address you as Barkeep. If another player says your real name, the responsibility is transferred to them.
52. Question Master: until the tower falls, you are question master. You have the power to make other players drink if they answer any of your questions. For example, you may ask, “What day is it?”, if another player answers the question, they must drink.
53. Stand Master: you can now stand up at any time. The other players must also stand up. The last player to stand up drinks. You can do this as many times as you like until the tower falls.
54. Comedian: tell your best joke. If no one laughs, you drink.

Let the Good Times Roll

This party game isn’t just for big nights in. It also makes a surprisingly fun couples’ activity. Set the mood, pour a drink, and see where the night takes you. It’s a guaranteed laugh whether you’re drinking wine, soda, or sparkling water.

Played it on date night? Tell me how it went! Tag me on Instagram @suiteblissprintables or send me a message, I’d love to hear your stories!

And remember: You don’t need alcohol to have fun. Play it your way, and always know your limits. Stay safe, stay silly, and enjoy every moment.

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