Are you ready to make 50 Shades of Grey even more entertaining? Whether you love it, hate it, or just enjoy watching Dakota Johnson try not to laugh at Jamie Dornan, this drinking game is the perfect way to enhance your viewing experience.
Grab your drink of choice, gather your friends (or a questionable situationship), and prepare for a game that will have you giggling, blushing, and wondering how on earth this movie made a billion dollars.
We’ve got the ultimate Fifty Shades of Grey drinking game rules, plus themed cocktails that will make your night even more scandalous. Just remember—play responsibly. We don’t want anyone signing any contracts they’ll regret in the morning.
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How to Play the 50 Shades of Grey Drinking Game
Before you dive into this intoxicating adventure, here’s what you’ll need:
Step 1: Gather Supplies
- Alcohol of choice (shots, beer, wine—your call)
- Non-alcoholic options (for those who want to play without getting wrecked)
- The 50 Shades of Grey movie (streaming or your friend’s guilty pleasure collection)
- A group of people who enjoy bad movies—or at least drinking through them
Step 2: Follow the Rules & Try to Survive
The drinking rules are simple: when a specific moment happens, you drink. Some moments require a sip, and others… well, you might just have to finish your drink.
The Basic Drinking Rules
Playing this game is simple:
- Take a sip for small moments that make you roll your eyes.
- Take two sips for dramatic or extra steamy moments.
- Finish your drink when the absurdity reaches peak levels.
You can play solo (but where’s the fun in that?) or with friends. Bonus points if someone insists on watching ironically but ends up fully invested by the end.
The Ultimate 50 Shades Drinking Game Rules
Take a Sip Every Time…
- Ana bites her lip (warning: this one alone might get you wasted).
- Christian says “Miss Steele” in that voice.
- Someone signs a contract.
- Christian creepily appears out of nowhere.
- Ana questions her life choices (relatable).
Take Two Sips Every Time…
- Someone says “Laters, baby.”
- Ana and Christian stare at each other in awkward silence.
- Someone takes their shirt off (it happens a lot).
- Ana is overwhelmed by Christian’s wealth (oh wow, a helicopter!).
- Someone says the word “control.”
- Christian calls himself “fifty shades of f***ed up” (yep, he really says that).
Finish Your Drink If…
- The “Red Room of Pain” is revealed.
- Ana says, “I have to go.”
- Christian’s tragic backstory is hinted at dramatically.
- The ending makes you question what you just watched.
Feeling brave? Keep playing during Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed for even more absurd drinking opportunities!
Wild Twist Games for 50 Shades of Grey
Okay, so you’ve got the standard rules down. But why stop there? 50 Shades of Grey is already an over-the-top movie, so your drinking game should be just as extra. Try one of these hilariously ridiculous variations to take the chaos to the next level.
1. The Red Room Challenge (Extreme Mode)
This version is not for the faint of heart. If Christian Grey thinks he’s dominant, wait until you meet this drinking game.
Rules:
- Assign one person as The Dominant (Game Master). The rest are Submissives (Players).
- The Dominant gets to make up drinking rules on the spot.
- The Submissives can only say “Yes, Sir” or “Yes, Ma’am” when responding to the Dominant’s drinking demands.
- Refusing a rule? The Submissive must take a double shot.
- Laughing uncontrollably? Take a shot (because this will get out of hand fast).
- If you say the words “Christian” or “Ana,” you must drink.
Goal: See who survives the longest without begging for mercy (or hydration).
2. The Contract Signing Game
Want to feel like Ana, minus the actual emotional distress? This variation is for you.
Rules:
- Before starting, everyone must “sign a contract” with a ridiculous drinking commitment (e.g., “I agree to take two shots every time Ana bites her lip”).
- If you try to break the contract during the movie, you have to chug your entire drink.
- If someone suggests renegotiating their contract, they must take a shot while dramatically whispering, “I exercise my right to end this arrangement.”
- The game ends when someone tears up their “contract” in frustration.
3. The Christian Grey Billionaire Game
Because what’s Fifty Shades without absurd wealth and controlling tendencies?
Rules:
- Assign one player to be Christian Grey (aka The Billionaire).
- Every time Christian buys something ridiculous, the Billionaire can choose a “charity case” (a broke friend) to take a drink for them.
- Every time Ana refuses money or gifts, everyone drinks—because let’s be real, why?
- If someone in the room actually says “I wouldn’t mind a billionaire like that”, they must immediately finish their drink.
4. The Safe Word Survival Game
This one is for those who truly want to test their endurance.
Rules:
- Each player chooses a safe word before starting.
- The moment someone can’t handle another drink, they must yell their safe word.
- But—they must first endure one final “punishment” chosen by the group (e.g., an embarrassing dare, singing a dramatic monologue from 50 Shades, etc.).
- The last person standing without using their safe word wins ultimate bragging rights.
5. The Fanfiction Edition
You think the actual movie is bad? Let’s turn up the heat by throwing some fanfiction chaos into the mix.
Rules:
- Before the movie starts, each person writes a ridiculous alternative plot twist on a piece of paper (e.g., “Ana turns into a vampire,” or “Christian is actually an alien overlord”).
- Every 15 minutes, a random plot twist is read out loud, and the group must pretend it’s now canon.
- If the twist actually makes the movie better, everyone drinks.
- If someone laughs too hard to continue watching, they take a penalty shot.
6. The Roleplay Roulette Game
Channel your inner Christian and Ana with this fully immersive (and totally chaotic) experience.
Rules:
- Write down 10 cringeworthy quotes from the movie and put them in a bowl.
- Each time someone takes a drink, they must also dramatically act out one of the quotes.
- If the performance is too convincing, the group picks someone to drink in their honor.
- If anyone breaks character or laughs mid-line, they take a drink.
7. The 50 Shades Banned Word Game
If you’re not already slurring by the time the credits roll, this challenge will get you there.
Rules:
- Pick one “trigger word” before the movie starts (e.g., “love,” “contract,” “pain”).
- Every time someone accidentally slurs the trigger word while drinking, they must take another drink.
- If anyone starts dramatically narrating their own thoughts like Ana does in the books, they automatically lose and must chug their drink.
Themed Cocktails for Fifty Shaded of Grey Game Night
What’s a drinking game without themed drinks? These sultry cocktails will elevate your Fifty Shades experience to a whole new level.
🍷 Red Room Sangria
A dangerously delicious mix that’s as bold as Christian Grey himself.
- Ingredients: Red wine, brandy, pomegranate juice, orange slices, and cherries.
- How to Make It: Mix everything in a large pitcher, let it chill, and serve over ice.
🍸 Lip-Biting Martini
Because let’s be honest, Ana’s lip-biting deserves its own drink.
- Ingredients: Vodka, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and a sugar rim.
- How to Make It: Shake ingredients with ice, strain into a martini glass, and sip seductively.
🥃 The Grey Tie Mule
A spicy twist on the classic Moscow Mule—just like Christian’s spicy lifestyle.
- Ingredients: Vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, and a splash of cranberry.
- How to Make It: Mix over ice in a copper mug, garnish with a lime wedge, and enjoy.
Other Romantic Movie Drinking Games to Try
Looking for more romantic movie drinking games? Try these classics:
The Notebook Drinking Game (Tears & Tequila Edition)
- Drink when Noah and Allie fight (aka every five minutes).
- Chug when someone says, “If you’re a bird, I’m a bird.”
Twilight Drinking Game (Vampire Cringe Edition)
- Sip whenever Edward broods dramatically.
- Take a shot every time Bella stares blankly into space.
Titanic Drinking Game (Sink Into Your Feelings Edition)
- Drink whenever Jack and Rose break obvious safety rules.
- Take a shot when the iconic door scene happens.
Is This the Best Way to Watch 50 Shades?
Absolutely. 50 Shades of Grey may not be a cinematic masterpiece, but with this drinking game, it becomes an unforgettable experience. So grab your drinks, brace yourself for the cringe, and may the odds be ever in your (sober) favor.
Safety Tips & Final Thoughts
- Know your limits. Just like Christian Grey pushes Ana’s boundaries, this game will test yours. Don’t push past them.
- Hydrate & snack. Alcohol + a two-hour cringe-fest = dehydration and regret.
- Have a backup plan. If you’re playing at a party, make sure there’s a designated driver or a safe way home.
- Skip the actual contract. No one needs that kind of commitment.
Ready to play? Cheers—just don’t say “Laters, baby” in real life.