Can you handle the madness of American Horror Story? Try again! From haunted houses to killer clowns, AHS serves up more chills, thrills, and chaos than your typical horror show, which is why it’s perfect for a drinking game. We’ve crafted drinking rules for every season to keep you on the edge of your seat — and maybe off your chair! But why stop there? We’ve also thrown in a hilariously twisted AHS bingo game to really test your stamina.
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American Horror Story Drinking Game Rules for Every Season
No matter which season you’re watching, some rules apply universally. These are your go-to sips and shots that are guaranteed to get you through even the most terrifying AHS episodes.
General Drinking Game Rules for All Seasons
Take a drink every time:
- A major character dies (you’ll need a big drink for this one).
- A creepy child makes an appearance.
- There’s excessive blood or gore (classic AHS).
- You hear a dramatic monologue (bonus points if it’s Jessica Lange).
- Someone has a flashback (AHS loves a good rewind).
- Someone whispers something spooky (time to sip… or chug if you’re terrified).
AHS Season-Specific Drinking Game Rules
Each season of American Horror Story brings its own brand of horror, so let’s dive into rules that are tailor-made for the specific insanity each season delivers.
AHS Season 1: Murder House
Drink every time:
- Someone says “murder” (good luck!).
- A ghost reveals they’re dead.
- Constance delivers a savage insult.
- Tate appears in an unnerving scene.
Murder House is all about family secrets, creepy ghosts, and sinister happenings in a haunted LA mansion. Just be careful — you might end up seeing ghosts yourself after too many shots.
AHS Season 2: Asylum
Drink every time:
- A patient undergoes some form of torture.
- Someone gets accused of being insane.
- An alien abduction happens (because why not?).
- Sister Mary Eunice does something that makes you rethink nuns.
Asylum is packed with plot twists and horror staples like serial killers, aliens, and haunted mental hospitals — a perfect recipe for a wild drinking game.
AHS Season 3: Coven
Drink every time:
- Someone casts a spell.
- A character is resurrected (again, and again, and again).
- Fiona delivers a cutting one-liner.
- Myrtle Snow says something impossibly weird (which is… all the time).
Witches, magic, and a power struggle between supreme women? Sign us up! Coven is one of the fan-favorite seasons and promises plenty of witchy chaos.
AHS Season 4: Freak Show
Drink every time:
- The freaks perform a new act.
- Twisty the Clown commits a murder.
- Dandy goes off the deep end (and that’s saying something).
- A new character joins the freak show.
Twisty the Clown alone will have you needing a stiff drink in Freak Show, but beware — there’s more lurking in those circus tents than just clowns.
AHS Season 5: Hotel
Drink every time:
- A guest checks in and dies (seriously, is anyone going to survive?).
- The Countess seduces someone.
- The Addiction Demon pops up (nightmare fuel).
- You hear any reference to vampires.
Hotel is as glamorous as it is bloody. With Lady Gaga as the Countess, you’ll be mesmerized (and tipsy) before you know it.
AHS Season 6: Roanoke
Drink every time:
- A creepy reenactment happens.
- Piggy Man shows up (we warned you).
- The Butcher makes a grand speech.
- The Blood Moon rises.
The found-footage style of Roanoke makes it eerily realistic, and with its ghostly reenactments and creepy woodlands, you’ll need all the liquid courage you can get.
AHS Season 7: Cult
Drink every time:
- A character talks about fear or phobias.
- Kai manipulates someone.
- Ivy and Ally betray each other.
- Clowns, clowns, clowns!
Cult taps into real-world fears, with a political twist. The drinking game for this season is all about fear — and who knows, you might find yourself fearing your next shot!
AHS Season 8: Apocalypse
Drink every time:
- The Antichrist performs an evil deed.
- The Coven makes a comeback.
- There’s talk about the end of the world.
- A spell backfires (oops!).
Apocalypse brings together all the seasons in one explosive end-of-the-world scenario. Don’t worry — we’ve got enough rules to make sure the world doesn’t end before your next drink.
AHS Season 9: 1984
Drink every time:
- Someone is chased by a killer (so… all the time?).
- There’s a throwback to 80s culture.
- Campfire legends are told.
- A character mysteriously disappears.
1984 is an ode to 80s slasher films, and if you love cheesy horror and neon fashion, this season (and drinking game) is for you.
AHS Season 10: Double Feature
Take a drink when:
- Aliens appear (seriously, what’s with the aliens?).
- A character gets addicted to pills.
- The sea monsters attack.
- The story flips between “Red Tide” and “Death Valley.”
Double the feature, double the drinks. With aliens, sea creatures, and addicting pills, this season will have you questioning reality — and how many drinks you’ve had.
American Horror Story Bingo Drinking Game
Ready to take your AHS drinking game to the next level? Let’s mix things up with a chaotic twist: BINGO! This isn’t your grandma’s bingo, though. Instead of marking off numbers, you’ll be marking off iconic American Horror Story moments, and trust me — they come at you fast.
What You’ll Need:
- Bingo Cards: Create or download custom American Horror Story bingo cards online (or DIY them if you’re feeling crafty). Each card should include common AHS tropes, iconic phrases, and absurd moments that will pop up throughout the show.
- Drinks: Stock up! You’ll need more than just a casual sip of wine for this, so have a mix of drinks ready — cocktails, shots, beer, whatever helps you get through those jump scares.
- Markers: If you’re feeling fancy, use Halloween-themed bingo markers (plastic spiders, tiny pumpkins, etc.). Or just grab a marker and go wild.
- Friends: This game is way more fun with a group! Gather your bravest (and thirstiest) friends for a night of horror and hilarity.
How to Play American Horror Story Bingo
The AHS Bingo Rule
As you watch AHS, keep an eye out for moments that match the squares on your bingo card. Every time one of these moments happens, mark the square and take a drink! The goal is to fill up a row, column, or diagonal on your card — and if you do, everyone else has to finish their drinks. Bonus points (and an extra shot) if you get a blackout and mark off the entire card.
Bingo Squares: What to Include on Your Card
Here’s a list of laugh-out-loud, perfectly creepy bingo squares that capture the essence of American Horror Story and will have you sipping in no time:
- “I’m not crazy!”
- Random naked scene
- Twisted twins
- Creepy glowing eyes
- Evil monologue
- Weird murder weapon
- Eerie child laughter
- Creepy mask appears
- Really weird sex
- Over-the-top gore
- Spooky 1920s music
- Historical figure cameo
- Witch casts a spell
- Dragged to hell
- Door slams shut by itself
- Aliens appear
- Blood bath
- Burn’em or Bury’em
- Creepy nursery rhyme
- Racism!
Bonus Drinking Rules for AHS Bingo
Let’s not stop at just bingo, shall we? Here are a few extra rules to make sure the night escalates into hilarious chaos:
- If you complete a row, column, or diagonal on your card: Everyone else finishes their drink. You win bragging rights and probably a hangover.
- If someone yells “BINGO!” during a jump scare: Take a shot to celebrate their horror-induced victory.
- Blackout Bingo (when you fill the whole card): Everyone else has to take two shots and hail you as the supreme ruler of the evening (until they’re too tipsy to remember).
- For every square you don’t get to mark by the end of an episode: Finish the rest of your drink. If you’re left with too many blank squares, maybe it’s time to switch seasons!
Whether you’re an AHS superfan or just looking to make your next thrilling watch-through more exciting, the American Horror Story drinking game is a terrifyingly good time. From haunted houses to political cults, every season brings a new set of rules to keep you on your toes (and on your drinks). Ready to play? Grab your friends, pick a season, and let the chaos begin — just don’t blame us if you’re a little spooked by the end!