Bee Movie drinking game—a chaotic celebration of animated absurdity, courtroom drama, and cross-species flirtation. For those who somehow missed it, Bee Movie is a 2007 film where a bee sues the human race. Yes, really. But that’s not even the weirdest part. The internet took it from a family flick to meme royalty, and from that madness emerged something beautiful: a drinking game so ridiculous, you’ll be questioning your life choices by the 15-minute mark.
Ready to go from sober to “buzzed” faster than Barry B. Benson falls in love with a human? Let’s break it down.
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What is the Bee Movie Drinking Game?
The Bee Movie drinking game is a themed party game where players watch the Bee Movie and take sips, gulps, or shots based on specific recurring events, quotes, or absurdities within the film. It’s a tongue-in-cheek way to celebrate the internet’s fascination with this bizarre piece of animation history.
The movie’s odd premise and over-the-top dialogue make it perfect for drinking rule triggers. Add in a few friends (or brave it solo, you legend), and what you get is 91 minutes of sipping through courtroom trials, bee-human romance, and more “bee” puns than you’ll find in an entire beekeeping convention.
Whether you’re throwing a meme-themed party, looking to spice up movie night, or just ready to suffer for laughs, this game is equal parts entertaining and unhinged.
Bee Movie Drinking Game Rules: Classic Edition
If you’re new to drinking games or just want to make it to the credits without passing out in a honey-induced haze, start here. The Easy Mode is great for groups and first-timers who want to play without needing medical supervision.
Take one sip when:
- Someone says the word “honey” (which, spoiler, is a lot).
- Barry uses an antenna as a phone.
- A bear is mentioned or seen.
- A celebrity makes a cameo or is referenced.
Take two sips when:
- Barry breaks any bee law or rule (this happens more than you think).
- The plot reminds you how little sense this movie makes.
- Vanessa’s boyfriend gets irrationally jealous of a bee.
- There’s a completely unnecessary musical moment.
Take three sips when:
- Barry makes a pun. If it’s a groan-worthy one, make it two.
- You see any kind of bee product (wax, honey, pollen).
- Someone says something that makes you go, “Wait, what?”
- The entire courtroom scene becomes unintelligible.
Bonus Bee Movie Drinking Game — The Jazz Challenge
This isn’t just a sip moment—it’s the main event of the night.
How it works:
- As soon as Barry says his infamous line, “You like jazz?”, the movie must be paused immediately.
- Everyone in the room has 30 seconds to perform their best improvised jazz routine.
- This can be scat singing, random saxophone noises, interpretive dancing, finger-snapping, or even bee-jazz fusion nonsense.
- The group votes on the best (or most chaotic) performance.
- The winner chooses someone to take a penalty drink.
- If no one performs or someone refuses? They drink AND have to wear a bee costume item (antennae, wings, sunglasses) for the rest of the movie.
The “Bee-nanigans” Variation – Embrace the Chaos
This version is for those who truly want to spiral into absurdity. The rules are unpredictable, wild, and meant for groups who want to lean fully into the bizarre Bee Movie energy.
1. The “Barry B. Blackout” Mode – For Certified Lunatics Only
Inspired by the infamous “drink every time someone says ‘bee’” rule, but with added psychological warfare.
Rules:
- Every time Barry says something dramatic (e.g., “I’ve decided to sue the humans!”), stand up and salute. If you forget, finish your drink.
- Every new location or setting = new rule. Players must invent a fresh rule on the spot. If you can’t, you drink.
- The phrase “You like jazz?” initiates a jazz dance-off. Loser drinks.
- Courtroom scene? Everyone becomes a character. Assign roles ahead of time—Barry, Vanessa, Judge Bumbleton, even Ray Liotta. You must drink in character during the scene. If you break character, drink twice.
2. The “Pollen Nation Summit” – Bee-Themed Group Play
Designed for 4+ players, this version assigns each person a bee role in the hive. Each role has special rules.
Roles & Rules:
- Queen Bee – Cannot pour their own drinks. Must shout “Long live the hive!” every 10 minutes or take a shot.
- Drone – Every time Barry gets emotional, the Drone must offer a toast and lead a group sip.
- Worker Bee – Every time honey is shown or mentioned, Worker Bee must act like they’re making it and drink while pretending to churn.
- Pollen Jock – Any time there’s flying or action scenes, the Pollen Jock must buzz loudly and drink mid-buzz.
Switch roles halfway through the movie for maximum confusion and comedy.
3. The “Sting Operation” Side Game
This one runs alongside the movie. At the start, write ridiculous Bee Movie conspiracy theories on slips of paper (e.g., “The court trial is a metaphor for post-capitalist guilt,” “Vanessa is actually allergic to bees and hallucinating all of this,” etc.).
How it works:
- Players must weave their conspiracy into casual conversation during the movie.
- If another player notices and calls it out, the speaker drinks.
- If no one notices and it flies under the radar? Everyone else drinks at the end of the movie.
4. The “Buzzed Spelling Bee” Challenge
Every 15 minutes, pause the movie and hold a quick “Bee Movie Word Spelling Bee.”
Rules:
- Choose words from the film like “pollenjocks,” “beeconomy,” “colony collapse disorder.”
- Spell it out loud. Misspell it? You drink.
- Spell it perfectly? Assign a drink to another player.
- Add bonus rounds with bee-related tongue twisters for chaos.
5. The “Hive Mind” Telepathy Round
This one’s all about shared absurdity.
Rules:
- Before the movie starts, each player writes down 3 ridiculous predictions (e.g., “Barry will commit identity theft,” “The bees will unionize,” “Vanessa’s boyfriend gets stung out of spite”).
- Every time one of your predictions kind of comes true? Everyone drinks for your psychic powers.
- If none of your predictions hit? You finish your drink for being out of touch with bee reality.
Pairing Drinks with Bee Movie Vibes
If you’re going to get buzzed, you might as well do it in style. Skip the flat beer and embrace the full Bee Movie aesthetic with drinks inspired by the characters, themes, and overall nonsense of the film. Here’s your official cocktail (and mocktail) guide for maximum bee-energy.
1. Barry’s Buzz
A dangerously sweet honey whiskey lemonade
- 2 oz honey whiskey
- 1 oz lemon juice
- Splash of soda water
- Drizzle of honey
- Lemon wheel garnish
This is Barry in drink form—sickeningly sweet, surprisingly strong, and just a bit confused about his place in the world.
2. Vanessa’s Bee-wilderment
A floral gin spritz that makes no rational sense
- 2 oz elderflower gin
- Tonic or sparkling water
- Sprig of lavender
- Edible flower garnish
A classy drink for a woman who left her human boyfriend to emotionally support a talking bee.
3. The Pollen Jock Punch
A tropical jungle juice built for chaos
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz coconut rum
- Pineapple juice
- Orange juice
- A splash of Red Bull (optional: for lift-off)
Serve in a pitcher. Add plastic bees if you’re feeling extra.
4. The Hive Mind (Mocktail)
A honey peach iced tea for sober legends
- Brewed peach tea
- Spoonful of honey
- Lemon wedge
- Mint for flair
For the designated driver or the brave soul who wants to remember everything they witnessed.
5. The Sting Shot
Short, sharp, and a bad idea
- ½ oz tequila
- ½ oz Tabasco
- Salt rim
Only take this if you’re in hard mode. Or if Barry sues another celebrity.
What to Watch After Bee Movie (If You’re Still Standing)
So you’ve survived the Bee Movie drinking game. You’re tipsy, confused, and maybe a little emotionally attached to animated insects. Don’t stop now. Keep the surreal energy going with these equally absurd follow-ups.
1. Shark Tale
Underwater mafia. Will Smith as a fish. Martin Scorsese as a pufferfish. Peak weird.
2. Cats (2019)
If you want to stare into the void. Equal parts cursed and hypnotic. Nobody is sober by the Jellicle Ball.
3. The Lorax
Musical numbers, environmental guilt, and Danny DeVito as a talking mustache. Drink when the Once-ler gaslights everyone.
4. SpongeBob SquarePants (2004)
David Hasselhoff becomes a jet ski. Plankton tries to take over the world with buckets. Every line is iconic. Drink every time someone says “Goofy Goober” or when SpongeBob cries. Bonus shots for bubble-blowing.
Animated food questions the meaning of life. Every double entendre is a drink. Every food orgy is a shot.
6. Ice Age
Prehistoric animals on a road trip to return a human baby. Features a squirrel who might be God. Drink when Scrat causes a catastrophe or Diego gets unreasonably emotional.
7. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
A surprisingly brilliant movie with just the right amount of ridiculous. Drink when the food gets sentient.
A villain adopts three children, gets emotionally wrecked, and fights another villain on a shrink ray. Drink every time a minion says “banana,” or commits a federal crime in gibberish.
9. Rango
Johnny Depp as a lizard sheriff in a gritty Western desert town. It’s like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, but animated. Drink when you forget it’s for kids.
10. Surf’s Up
It’s a mockumentary. About surfing penguins. With Shia LaBeouf. Drink every time you forget this is supposed to be serious.
These picks keep the energy high, the absurdity flowing, and your brain just barely hanging on. Bonus: they all have drinking game potential too.