Cocaine Drinking Game: Channeling Chaotic Energy Without the Nose Candy

If you’ve ever watched It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and thought, “Wow, I’d love to turn this chaotic nonsense into a drinking game,” congratulations—you are both brave and mildly concerning. You’ve also stumbled upon what fans lovingly (and irresponsibly) refer to as the Cocaine Drinking Game. Despite the name, this game involves exactly zero illegal substances—unless you count consuming multiple Red Bulls in 15 minutes as a federal offense.

The Cocaine Drinking Game is not just about drinking; it’s about matching the frenzied, borderline-insane energy of Frank Reynolds and the gang at Paddy’s Pub. It’s satire. It’s madness. And it’s maybe the most fun you’ll have legally simulating a psychological breakdown. Ready to embrace the mayhem? Let’s dive in.

What Is the Cocaine Drinking Game?

First, a very important disclaimer: there is absolutely no cocaine involved in this game. The name comes from a particular episode of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia—Season 7, Episode 2, “The Gang Goes to the Jersey Shore.” In one infamous scene, Frank Reynolds (Danny DeVito) gleefully admits to smuggling “a little bit of cocaine” and sets off an absurd, hyper-charged sequence of events.

The internet, as it often does, took this and ran with it. Reddit threads and meme accounts began referencing a “Cocaine Drinking Game” that captured the erratic, nonsensical vibe of the show. Over time, fans turned it into a real thing—a party game rooted in energy, absurdity, and borderline illegal levels of alcohol and sugar intake.

Think of it as a drinking game if it were designed by a feral raccoon with a credit card and an Amazon Prime account.

Cocaine Drinking Game Rules – Freaking Wild

Now that you understand the origin, it’s time to play. The Cocaine Drinking Game is more a guideline than a rulebook—every group puts their own chaotic spin on it. But here’s a baseline to get your night started.

Core Drinking Game Setup

You’ll need:

• Alcohol (beer, whiskey, tequila, your poison of choice)
• Caffeinated drinks (Red Bull, Monster, etc.)
• A TV or projector playing It’s Always Sunny
• At least 3-5 unhinged friends
• A safe space with no breakable objects (you’ll thank us later)

Optional extras:

• Fake mustaches
• A soundboard of Charlie screaming
• Glow sticks for absolutely no reason

Sample Rule Set 

Drink every time:

• Charlie screams unintelligibly
• Frank says something illegal or unethical
• Dee is insulted about her looks or bird-like appearance
• Dennis gets creepily narcissistic
• Someone references crack, cocaine, or “pure chaos”
• Mac flexes or talks about “mass”

Chug if:

• Frank gets naked
• Someone climbs furniture
• You shout “Wildcard!” and throw something across the room

These rules are more than enough to destroy your liver and your dignity within two episodes.

Chaos Mode Add-ons

For the truly deranged, here are some community-sourced “Chaos Mode” additions:

• 30-Second Rage Rounds: Set a timer and scream about anything (preferably in Charlie’s voice).
• Energy Shot Roulette: Spin a bottle to determine who slams the next Red Bull shot.
• Frank’s Fever Dream: Play a random song and act like you’re in a beach rave with hobos.

You’ll never look at a can of Red Bull or Danny DeVito the same way again.

5 Wild Cocaine Drinking Game Variations

5 original, totally off-the-rails Cocaine Drinking Game variations you and your unhinged party crew can try.

1. Caffeine Bender Mode

Theme: Simulate cocaine energy without actual drugs
Prep: Each player is given a can of Red Bull, a candy bar, and a shot of espresso

Rules:

• Every 10 minutes, take one sip of each
• While watching an Always Sunny episode, anytime someone:
  • Runs
  • Screams
  • Throws something
• You must stand up, spin in place, shout “ENERGY!”, then drink

Bonus round: If your hands are visibly shaking—double sip. That’s your prize. You earned it.

2. The Frank Challenge

Theme: Become Frank Reynolds (in spirit only, please)

Setup:

• Players wear a bathrobe and fake belly
• Everyone gets a glass of questionable brown liquid (whiskey, apple juice, or “mystery mix”)

Rules:

• Any time Frank mentions:
  • Crack
  • Trash
  • Being inside something weird
• Everyone drinks and grunts loudly

Mini-game: Dumpster Dive Dare — each player pulls a random item from a “trash bag of chaos” (filled with props like wigs, spaghetti, toy guns). You must use it for the next 5 minutes of gameplay.

3. Wildcard Roulette

Theme: Chaotic random punishments based on “Wildcard” moments

Setup:

• A deck of index cards with absurd challenges (pre-written)
• A bell or buzzer for emergencies

Rules:

• Whenever someone yells “WILDCARD!” the buzzer is hit and someone draws a card
  Examples:
  • “Crawl under the table and narrate your life in third person for 2 minutes”
  • “Only communicate in Charlie Day screeches until your next turn”
  • “Take your shot from a mug labeled ‘Milk’”

Danger Bonus: Add one blank card. Whoever draws it must shotgun a Red Bull and run outside to scream into the void.

4. Dayman/Nightman Showdown

Theme: Split into two teams—Dayman vs. Nightman
Inspired by: The “Nightman Cometh” musical

Setup:

• Two teams: Dayman wears yellow, Nightman wears black
• Create chant-based intros before starting

Rules:

• Drink when your team’s character does something awesome
• Opposing team must drink when their character is insulted
• Sing “Dayman…AHHH-ahhh!” every time the music from the episode starts

Final Battle: Both teams must create a 1-minute interpretive dance and scream out the lyrics. Loser drinks a glitter cocktail.

5. Dee’s Delusional Monologue

Theme: Perform your best Dee rant

Setup:

• Each round, one player must impersonate Dee for 30 seconds—exaggerated whining and all

Rules:

• If the group votes the impression “insufficiently bird-like,” you drink
• Add a “Dee Filter” rule: if someone talks too much, they are labeled “Dee” and get shushed with boos

Wildcard Penalty: Player must do a Dee stand-up comedy set while holding a potato

Other Wild TV-Themed Drinking Games You’ll Love

If the Cocaine Drinking Game is too chaotic (or you just want to survive till morning), try these other TV-inspired drinking disasters:

The Office Drinking Game

• Jim looks at the camera
• Michael says something offensive
• Dwight mentions Schrute Farms

Rick and Morty Blackout Challenge

• Sip during any multiverse mention
• Shot for every portal gun usage
• Chug if Pickle Rick shows up

Breaking Bad Blue Cocktail Challenge

• One drink for every chemistry term
• Two for every death or explosion
• Bonus: Create a blue cocktail and sip when Jesse says “B*tch!”

Cocaine-Free, Fun-First Party Tips

You don’t need illicit references or an actual TV show cast to make this night legendary.

Tips for success:

• Use sugar and caffeine to simulate the “high energy” vibe
• Play It’s Always Sunny episodes on loop in the background
• Add sound effects or memes between scenes
• Reward “Best Frank Impression” with a banana soaked in whiskey

Mocktail Alternatives:

• Red Bull + lemon juice (aka “Fake Frank’s Punch”)
• Grape juice + tonic + fake mustache = Dee’s Delusion

Safety First: Tips for Not Dying at Game Night

• Hydrate between episodes
• Eat carbs. Lots of carbs.
  
• Know your limits and respect them (Dennis doesn’t, but you should)
• Have a Designated Conscious Adult (DCA) who ensures no one ends up in a Craigslist ad the next day

FAQs About the Cocaine Drinking Game