Unleash the Green Elixir with Wicked Drinking Game

Ready to defy gravity and toast to your favorite witches of Oz? Whether you’re gearing up for a magical movie night or hosting a “Wicked”-themed watch party, a drinking game can take the fun to spellbinding heights. This guide has everything you need to enchant your guests, from creative game rules to Emerald City-inspired cocktails. Get your green elixir ready, and let’s dive into the ultimate Wicked drinking game experience!

The Basics of a Wicked Drinking Game

What You’ll Need

To set the stage for your Wicked-themed soirée, gather:

• The Show: Stream the movie, play the soundtrack.
• Themed Glassware: Opt for green-tinted glasses or witchy goblets.
• Signature Drinks: Stock up on ingredients for your “Green Elixir” (recipe below).

Set the Scene

Transform your space into the Emerald City!

• Use green and gold decorations, fairy lights, and Wicked posters for atmosphere.
• Create a themed playlist with Wicked songs to set the tone before the show starts.

Drinking Game Rules for Watching Wicked

Sip When…

• Elphaba or Glinda has a costume change.
• Someone says an Ozified word like “confusifying” or “congratulotions.”
• “Green” or “shoes” is mentioned.

Take a Shot When…

• The “Unlimited” theme plays.
• Elphaba casts a spell.
• A flying monkey appears.

Bonus Rules for Hardcore Fans

• Chug if “Defying Gravity” makes you tear up (and it will).
• If someone cries during “For Good,” raise a toast to friendship.

Wild Drinking Games for Wicked Musical Movie

1. Elphaba’s Magic Challenge

Add a “casting spells” twist to the game:

• Before Watching: Write down random “spells” (challenges) like:
  • Speak only in rhymes for 5 minutes.
  • Hold your drink like a flying monkey (with elbows out).
  • Perform your best Glinda hair flip before taking your next sip.
• During the Show: Draw a random spell every time Elphaba casts one on screen, and follow the challenge before drinking!

2. Wicked Jeopardy Shots

Turn the classic drunk jeopardy game into a Wicked trivia battle:

• How to Play: Pause the show at key moments and ask trivia questions. Wrong answers = drink!
• Example Questions:
  • “What’s the name of the headmistress at Shiz?”
  • “What color are Elphaba’s eyes?”
  • “How many costumes does Glinda wear in Act 1?”

3. The “For Good” Toast-off

This one’s a tear-jerker: every time “For Good” plays, all players must stand up and make a heartfelt toast to friendship. The twist? You can’t reuse the same compliment for anyone all night.

4. Glinda’s Bubble Shot Game

Inspired by Glinda’s bubbly entrances: each time Glinda appears in her bubble, everyone takes a shot. The catch? Before drinking, players must deliver their most over-the-top “popular” pose or line.

5. The Oz Roast

Keep the laughs going with this lighthearted roasting variation:

Every time a character says something dramatic, pause and “roast” their line with a funny comeback. The funniest roast is voted on, and the loser drinks. Examples like: Elphaba: “I’m not that girl.” Roast: “Obviously, you’re not. Have you seen your shoes?”

What If You Were in Oz? Drunken Character Challenges

Ever wondered who you’d be in the Land of Oz? This personality-based twist adds a hilarious and immersive layer to your Wicked drinking game. Before the night begins, each guest “gets sorted” into an Oz persona (similar to Hogwarts houses, but with more glitter and spells). Once you know who you are, follow your character-specific rules throughout the game!

How to Choose Your Oz Persona

Use this quick guide to assign characters. You can let guests choose, draw names from a hat, or take a mini quiz based on personality traits:

• Elphaba: Bold, determined, and a little rebellious.
• Glinda: Bubbly, dramatic, and the ultimate party queen.
• Fiyero: Carefree, charming, and always up for a good time.
• The Wizard: Mysterious, sneaky, and a little bit of a show-off.
• Nessarose: Quiet, intense, but full of surprises.

Character-Specific Drinking Rules

• Elphaba
  • Sip whenever someone mentions “green” or “magic.”
  • Take a shot whenever Elphaba sings.
  • Challenge: Hold your drink like you’re casting a spell (one-handed with flair).
• Glinda
  • Sip whenever someone flips their hair or says “popular.”
  • Take a shot whenever Glinda says something overly dramatic.
  • Challenge: Perform a fabulous pose before every drink.
• Fiyero
  • Sip whenever Fiyero dances or flirts.
  • Take a shot every time someone mentions “brains.”
  • Challenge: You can’t drink until you’ve made someone laugh.
• The Wizard
  • Sip whenever a character questions his motives.
  • Take a shot if the Wizard says something misleading.
  • Challenge: Speak in riddles before taking your drink.
• Nessarose
  • Sip whenever Nessarose is on-screen.
  • Take a shot whenever someone mentions shoes.
  • Challenge: Sit perfectly still while drinking to channel her stern demeanor.

Bonus Rule: “Switching Characters”

During the game, the host can randomly declare, “Twister in Oz!” At this point, everyone swaps characters for the next 10 minutes, drinking according to the new rules.

Wicked Party Drinks and Snacks

Complement your Wicked drinking game with these delightful themed drinks and snacks. From savory to sweet, these creations will transport your taste buds straight to Oz!

Signature Drinks

• Green Elixir: Mix lime vodka, melon liqueur, and tonic water, garnished with a lime slice.
• Blonde Ambition: Blend pineapple juice, coconut rum, and a splash of champagne for a bubbly Glinda vibe.

Mocktail Alternatives

• Emerald Sparkle: Limeade with sparkling water and a hint of mint syrup.
• Golden Glow: Ginger ale with a splash of orange juice.

Secret Snack Recipes

1. Elphaba’s Green Apple Dip

• Ingredients: Green apples, caramel sauce, and a dash of green food coloring.
• Instructions: Slice green apples and serve with a vibrant green caramel dip. Add crushed pretzels for a salty twist!

2. Glinda’s Glittery Cupcakes

• Ingredients: Vanilla cupcakes, pink frosting, edible glitter, and star-shaped sprinkles.
• Instructions: Frost cupcakes with pink icing, sprinkle glitter generously, and top with a gold star. Bonus points for using white chocolate wands as toppers.

3. Flying Monkey Popcorn

• Ingredients: Popcorn, melted chocolate, and candy banana slices.
• Instructions: Toss popcorn with drizzled chocolate and banana slices for a sweet-and-salty snack inspired by the Flying Monkeys.

4. Emerald City Veggie Platter

• Ingredients: Cucumber slices, green peppers, broccoli, snap peas, and green hummus (blend hummus with spinach or avocado).
• Instructions: Arrange veggies in the shape of the Emerald City. Serve with green hummus for dipping.

5. Wicked Witch Brew Punch

• Ingredients: Lime soda, lemon-lime sherbet, and green food coloring.
• Instructions: In a punch bowl, combine lime soda with scoops of sherbet. Stir in a few drops of green food coloring to create a bubbling, witchy brew.

More Musical Movie Drinking Games to Try

1. High School Musical: Wildcats Meet the Witches

Everyone knows the Wildcats are all about teamwork, just like Elphaba and Glinda (eventually). Combine the charm of East High with the magic of Oz for double the fun.

How to Play:

• Sip whenever Troy and Gabriella sing a duet.
• Take a shot every time Sharpay has a dramatic moment (bonus: channel her energy with your best hair flip).
• Chug during the iconic finale of “We’re All in This Together.”

How It Combines with Wicked:

Start the night with High School Musical to warm up, then switch to Wicked. Carry over rules like taking a shot during big solo numbers (hello, “Defying Gravity”) or sipping for dramatic pauses. For a fun twist, make Sharpay the honorary “Glinda” of the evening and toast to her over-the-top fabulousness.

2. Lemonade Mouth: Rebels of Shiz and Rising Stars

Lemonade Mouth is all about unlikely friendships and finding your voice—sound familiar? This Disney classic pairs perfectly with Wicked’s themes of defying odds and rewriting destinies.

How to Play:

• Sip when lemonade is mentioned (real or metaphorical).
• Take a shot whenever the band performs a song.
• Finish your drink when they triumph at the final competition.

How It Combines with Wicked:

Turn your Wicked drinks green with a splash of lime juice or melon liqueur to channel Elphaba’s vibe. Toast to both “Elphie’s spells” and Lemonade Mouth’s bold lyrics. Bonus: When Glinda tosses her hair, sip for all the sass Lemonade Mouth characters bring to the table.

3. The Greatest Showman: The Circus Meets the Emerald City

If you’re a fan of spectacle, this Hugh Jackman musical blends seamlessly with Wicked. Both stories highlight ambition, belonging, and finding your place—plus, they have amazing soundtracks!

How to Play:

• Sip when P.T. Barnum pitches a grand idea.
• Take a shot during standout numbers like “This Is Me” or “Rewrite the Stars.”
• Chug whenever a trapeze act or big stunt takes center stage.

How It Combines with Wicked:

Create a “grand finale” game where Wicked’s “Defying Gravity” rules are paired with The Greatest Showman’s “Never Enough.” Anytime the visuals or music give you chills in either, raise your glass and sip for the magic. Bonus: Cross-play characters—Elphaba as P.T.’s rebel spirit or Glinda as his ambitious sidekick.

Tips for Hosting a Wicked-Themed Night

Decor Ideas

• Set up an Emerald City-inspired backdrop with green LED lights.
• Place props like mini broomsticks, witches’ hats, or glowing “elixir” bottles around the room.

Party Favors

• Hand out small bottles of “Green Elixir” (filled with green juice for non-drinkers).
• Give guests mini magic wands or masks.

Responsible Fun

• Provide plenty of snacks to pair with drinks.
• Encourage guests to pace themselves, and have ride-sharing options ready.

With these Wicked-inspired rules, themed cocktails, and bonus musical drinking games, your movie night is bound to be unforgettable. Whether you’re raising a glass to Elphaba’s spellbinding magic or toasting to Gabriella and Troy’s love story, remember to sip responsibly and let the music lead the way. Cheers to an Oz-tastic time!