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Drinking Game Party Checklist
Throw a smooth **drinking game party** with nothing forgotten. This printable checklist covers the supplies, setup and safety basics in one list, so you can tick it off before your guests arrive.
Party Night Checklist
Tick everything off before your guests arrive so the games run smoothly and safely.
Supplies
- Plenty of drinks (and non-alcoholic options)
- Water - lots of it
- Red plastic cups (16 oz)
- Ping pong balls (spares - they get lost)
- A deck of cards or two
- A set of dice
- Ice and a cooler or bucket
- Snacks and real food
- Bottle / can opener
- Speaker and a playlist
- Paper towels and trash bags
- A folding table for cup games
Setup
- Clear a space for beer pong / flip cup
- Pick 2-3 games to start with
- Print any scorecards, brackets or rule cards
- Set drinks and water where everyone can reach
- Queue the playlist before guests arrive
- Put breakables away
Safety
- Everyone playing is of legal drinking age
- Food is out before the drinking starts
- Water is easy to grab all night
- Rides / cabs / stay-overs are sorted
- Phone chargers are available
- One person is staying sober-ish to keep an eye out
BestDrinkingGame.net · Please drink responsibly
The best game nights are the ones where the host is relaxed, the water is flowing and nobody is scrambling for ping pong balls at 10pm. For a full walkthrough, see our guide to hosting a drinking game night.
How to use this printable
- Print the checklist a day or two before the party and shop from the Supplies list.
- Work through the Setup section in the hour before guests arrive.
- Do a final pass on the Safety section - especially food, water and rides home - before the first drink.
- Keep it on the fridge and tick items off as you go so nothing gets missed.
FAQ
What do I need for a drinking game night?
The essentials are cups, ping pong balls, a deck of cards, dice, plenty of drinks including non-alcoholic options, and lots of water. Add snacks, a speaker, ice and a table for cup games. This checklist lists it all so you can shop and set up without forgetting anything.
How do I host a safe drinking game party?
Put out food before the drinking starts, keep water within easy reach all night, make sure everyone playing is of legal age, and sort rides or places to stay in advance. Having one person stay relatively sober to keep an eye on things makes a big difference.
How many games should I plan?
Start with two or three games so you are not explaining rules all night - a cup game like beer pong, a card game like Kings Cup, and a simple party game like Never Have I Ever covers most groups. You can always add more as the night goes on.
