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January 11, 202512 min read

The Ultimate List of Gay Drinking Games (2025 Edition)

From classic party games to chaotic queer twists, here are the best drinking games for your next pre-drinks or pride weekend.

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The Ultimate List of Gay Drinking Games (2025 Edition)


Looking for the perfect drinking games for your next pre-drinks, pride weekend, or chaotic party? We've got you covered. From classic party games with a gay twist to completely original chaotic games, here are the best drinking games for your queer friend group.


Classic Games with a Gay Twist


1. Gay Never Have I Ever


How to Play: Players take turns saying "Never have I ever..." followed by something they've never done. Anyone who has done it drinks.


Gay Twist: All statements are queer-themed. Examples:

  • "Never have I ever been to a drag show"
  • "Never have I ever used Grindr"
  • "Never have I ever cried during a Troye Sivan song"
  • "Never have I ever had a threesome"

  • Best For: Breaking the ice and getting to know each other


    2. Gay Truth or Drink


    How to Play: Similar to truth or dare, but you either answer a spicy question or take a drink.


    Gay Twist: All questions are queer-themed and get progressively spicier.


    Best For: Groups who want to turn up the heat


    3. Gay Paranoia (Drinking Edition)


    How to Play: One player whispers an answer to a bold question, and the AI decides whether to reveal it. If revealed, everyone drinks. If not, only the person who answered drinks.


    Gay Twist: It's already gay! But you can add drinking rules to make it even more chaotic.


    Best For: Maximum drama and chaos


    Play Gay Paranoia Now


    4. Most Likely To (Drinking Edition)


    How to Play: Ask "Who's most likely to..." questions. Everyone points to who they think fits best. The person with the most votes drinks.


    Gay Twist: All questions are queer-themed and designed to cause maximum drama.


    Best For: Friend groups who love calling each other out


    5. Gay Would You Rather (Drinking Edition)


    How to Play: Present impossible choices. Everyone who chooses option A drinks, everyone who chooses option B drinks twice (or vice versa).


    Gay Twist: All choices are queer-themed and progressively more impossible.


    Best For: Groups who love philosophical debates (with a side of chaos)


    Original Gay Drinking Games


    6. Drag Race Drinking Game


    How to Play: Watch Drag Race and create drinking rules. Examples:

  • Drink every time someone says "werk"
  • Drink every time someone says "yas queen"
  • Drink every time there's a runway walk
  • Finish your drink if your favorite queen gets eliminated

  • Best For: Drag Race fans who want to make watching even more fun


    7. Grindr Drinking Game


    How to Play: Open Grindr and create drinking rules. Examples:

  • Drink for every unsolicited dick pic
  • Drink for every "hey" message
  • Drink for every profile that says "no fats, no femmes"
  • Finish your drink if you get blocked

  • Best For: Pre-drinks before going out


    8. Gay Anthem Drinking Game


    How to Play: Create a playlist of gay anthems. Drink every time:

  • A song mentions "dancing"
  • A song mentions "love"
  • A song makes you emotional
  • You can't help but sing along

  • Best For: Pre-drinks and parties


    9. Pride Drinking Game


    How to Play: Go to Pride and create drinking rules. Examples:

  • Drink every time you see a rainbow flag
  • Drink every time you see someone in drag
  • Drink every time you hear "yas queen"
  • Finish your drink if you see a celebrity

  • Best For: Pride weekends (drink responsibly!)


    10. Brunch Drinking Game


    How to Play: Go to brunch and create drinking rules. Examples:

  • Drink every time someone orders a mimosa
  • Drink every time someone talks about their dating life
  • Drink every time there's drama
  • Finish your drink if someone cries

  • Best For: Sunday brunch with your friend group


    Advanced Drinking Games


    11. Gay Bingo (Drinking Edition)


    How to Play: Create bingo cards with gay stereotypes, friend group inside jokes, or pop culture moments. Mark them off as they happen. First to get bingo drinks, or everyone drinks.


    Best For: Parties and events where you want to add a game element


    12. Gay Scavenger Hunt (Drinking Edition)


    How to Play: Create a list of items, actions, or photos to find or complete. First to complete the list wins (and doesn't have to drink), or everyone drinks.


    Best For: Pride events, parties, or bar crawls


    13. Gay Trivia (Drinking Edition)


    How to Play: Test your knowledge of drag race, queer pop culture, or friend group history. Wrong answers = drink.


    Best For: Groups who love pop culture and trivia


    14. Gay Storytelling Game (Drinking Edition)


    How to Play: Each person adds one sentence to a story. If you can't think of something, drink. If the story gets too chaotic, everyone drinks.


    Best For: Creative groups who love storytelling


    15. Gay Hot Potato (Drinking Edition)


    How to Play: Pass an object around while music plays. When it stops, the person holding it drinks and answers a question or does a dare.


    Best For: Groups who want a fast-paced game


    Tips for Playing Drinking Games


    1. Drink responsibly - Know your limits and don't pressure others

    2. Have water - Stay hydrated between drinks

    3. Eat food - Don't drink on an empty stomach

    4. Create a safe space - Make sure everyone feels comfortable participating or sitting out

    5. Have fun - Remember, it's about connection and laughter (and maybe a little drama)


    Safety First


  • Never drink and drive
  • Know your limits
  • Don't pressure others to drink
  • Have a designated driver or plan for getting home
  • Look out for each other

  • Ready to Play?


    Now that you've got all the drinking game ideas, it's time to plan your next iconic game night. Start with Gay Paranoia for maximum drama, then mix in other games throughout the night.


    Play Gay Paranoia Now


    The library is OPEN, and the games are about to begin! 👑🌈

    Ready to Play?

    Now that you've got all the questions and game ideas, it's time to put them to the test. Play Gay Paranoia and experience the chaos yourself!