If you love 90s rom-coms, 10 Things I Hate About You is probably one of your favorites. With Kat’s sharp wit and Patrick’s bad-boy charm, it’s a nostalgic mix of teen angst and Shakespearean inspiration. Imagine watching with friends, shouting “That’s so 90s!” whenever Joey checks himself out, or taking a shot when Kat reads her poem. Ready to level up your movie night? Grab your drinks and get ready for the ultimate 10 Things I Hate About You Drinking Game!
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The Official 10 Things I Hate About You Drinking Game Rules
Take One Sip When…
- Kat says something sarcastic.
- Patrick smirks like he owns the world.
- Cameron awkwardly tries to impress Bianca.
- Bianca acts completely oblivious.
- Joey stares at himself in a mirror.
Take Two Sips When…
- Kat and Bianca argue.
- Joey talks about modeling.
- Patrick does something effortlessly cool.
- Someone references Shakespeare.
- Chastity betrays Bianca (ugh, classic).
Finish Your Drink When…
- Kat reads her heartbreaking poem.
- Someone gets punched.
- Patrick sings “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” (and you swoon).
- The final kiss happens.
Bonus Challenges for Hardcore Fans
This is the ultimate test for hardcore players. One person must take on the role of each of the main characters and follow their specific rule for the entire movie.
- Kat Player: Must drink every time they say something sarcastic.
- Patrick Player: Can only drink while smirking.
- Cameron Player: Has to stutter before taking a drink.
- Bianca Player: Must flip their hair before drinking.
- Joey Player: Has to check their reflection in any available surface before sipping.
- Walter Stratford Player: Must dramatically warn others about the dangers of teenage behavior before every drink.
The last person standing at the end of the movie earns the title of “Ultimate 10 Things Champion” and the right to make everyone else finish their drinks.
10 Things I Hate About You: Dare Edition
So, you think the classic 10 Things I Hate About You drinking game is too easy? Time to raise the stakes. Introducing the Dare Edition, where instead of just drinking, you might have to sing, act, or embarrass yourself in ways that would make even Joey Donner cringe.
Here’s how it works:
- The basic drinking game rules still apply.
- However, if you want to skip a drink, you must complete a dare.
- If you refuse a dare, you have to take two drinks instead.
Ready? Let’s see if you can handle the challenge.
Basic Dare Rules
- At the start of the game, everyone writes down 3 dares on small slips of paper.
- Toss them into a bowl, and whenever someone chooses to skip a drink, they must pull a dare and do it.
- If they refuse, they have to drink twice what they originally owed.
- Some movie-related dares are included in this guide, but feel free to get creative.
Dare List: Mild Challenges (For the Shy Players)
If you’re just dipping your toes into the dare game, these are fun but manageable challenges:
- Reenact any scene from the movie (bonus points for accuracy).
- Speak in a Shakespearean accent until your next drink.
- Flirt with someone in the room using a line Patrick says in the movie.
- Dramatically whisper “I burn, I pine, I perish!” while clutching your chest.
- Do 5 jumping jacks while quoting a Kat Stratford line.
- Every time you sip for the next 5 minutes, say, “I hate the way I don’t hate you.”
Dare List: Medium Challenges (For the Bold Players)
These are slightly more embarrassing and may cause secondhand embarrassment.
- Stand on the couch and sing “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” like Patrick in the stadium scene.
- Strike your best Joey Donner model pose and hold it for 10 seconds.
- Read Kat’s poem dramatically like it’s your Oscar-winning moment.
- Give a toast as Walter Stratford, lecturing everyone about teenage pregnancy.
- Say “I know you can be overwhelmed, and you can be underwhelmed, but can you ever just be whelmed?” with complete seriousness.
- Put a red Solo cup on your head and try to walk across the room like a runway model.
Dare List: Extreme Challenges (For the Wild Ones)
If you’re truly fearless, these challenges will make you question your dignity.
- Let someone else in the group write a ridiculous pickup line for you to send to your crush.
- Act out Joey getting punched in the face and sell it like you’re in an action movie.
- Swap your shirt with the person next to you for the next 10 minutes.
- Do an overly dramatic breakup monologue to someone in the room.
- Attempt to drink while blindfolded—if you spill, take another shot.
- Let another player post a random quote from the movie on your social media.
Ultimate Dare Round: The “10 Things” Challenge
For the grand finale, you must complete 10 mini-dares in a row before the credits roll.
- Whisper a secret dramatically, like Cameron.
- Sing a line from any song in the movie soundtrack.
- Compliment someone using a Shakespearean insult.
- Pretend to write poetry about another player.
- Give your best impression of Kat reading her poem.
- Stare at yourself in an imaginary mirror and say, “Damn, I look good.”
- Recite a random quote from the movie without context.
- Fake an emotional breakdown over something ridiculous.
- Make a fake phone call to “your agent” like Joey.
- Attempt to walk in a straight line while holding a drink on your head.
Best Drinks to Pair With the Game
- The “Patrick Verona” – Whiskey Sour (because he’s smooth but packs a punch)
- The “Kat Stratford” – Spiked Iced Coffee (a little bitter, just like her)
- The “Bianca Stratford” – Sweet & Fruity Rum Punch (pretty, fun, and deceptively strong)
Pro tip: If you really want to commit, serve drinks in red plastic cups, high school party style.
Movie Drinking Game Safety
- Know your limits—don’t go full Patrick and “get kicked out of a bar before you’re even legal.”
- Stay hydrated—water rounds are your friend.
- Have a safe way home—because even Joey Donner isn’t dumb enough to drive drunk.
10 Things I Hate About You is already a top-tier rom-com, but with this drinking game, it’s legendary. Whether you’re laughing at Joey’s ridiculousness, cheering for Patrick and Kat, or quoting every line (“I guess in this society, being male and an asshole makes you worthy of our time”), this game is guaranteed to make your movie night unforgettable.
So grab your drinks, cue up the movie, and let the nostalgia flow. Cheers!