Watching Dance Moms is already a rollercoaster of drama, glitter, and screaming. Now imagine adding a drink every time Abby Lee Miller throws a tantrum, or a mom storms out of the studio — welcome to the Dance Moms Drinking Game, the ultimate way to spice up your reality TV nights.
This game has grown from a fan idea into a full-blown cult activity. With its blend of chaos and choreography, Dance Moms practically begs to be turned into a drinking game. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just here for the wine-fueled meltdowns, this game adds a boozy twist to every pirouette and pyramid ranking.
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Basic Rules for the Dance Moms Drinking Game
Standard Rules to Get You Started
Here’s your baseline. These are simple rules anyone can follow, whether you’re watching solo or turning it into a themed party night:
- Take a sip every time Abby yells at a mom.
- Take a drink if a dance mom storms out of the studio.
- Take a shot if a mom accuses someone of favoritism.
- Finish your drink if Abby actually compliments someone.
- Bonus rule: Take two drinks every time someone cries on camera — adult or child.
These standard rules are perfect for newcomers and casual fans who just want to watch the glitter fly and the wine flow.
Pyramid-Style Dance Moms Drinking Game Rules
Now we’re getting specific. Each episode starts with Abby’s infamous pyramid ranking — and it’s a gold mine for drinking prompts:
- Drink when Maddie is on top of the pyramid.
- Take two drinks if Maddie isn’t on top.
- Take a sip for each time someone says “pyramid.”
- Finish your drink if the bottom spot mom has a meltdown.
For a fun twist, make your own drink pyramid: stronger drinks at the top, and mild mixers at the bottom.
Reunion & Special Episode Drinking Game Ideas
Reunions and specials are an entirely different beast. Here are some rules tailored to high-drama episodes:
- Drink every time someone says “we were portrayed unfairly.”
- Take a shot if two moms talk over each other.
- Finish your drink if Abby walks out or refuses to answer a question.
These episodes are gold for outrageous behavior — and perfect for drinking game chaos.
Best Dance Moms Episodes for Drinking Games
Top 5 Must-Watch Drama-Packed Episodes
If you’re not sure where to start, these episodes are guaranteed to deliver:
- Season 2, Episode 4 – “No One is Safe”: Abby blows up over solos.
- Season 3, Episode 9 – “Nothing’s Fair in Abbyville”: Christi goes nuclear.
- Season 1, Episode 6 – “Dying to Dance”: The tension is high and tears are flowing.
- Season 4, Episode 12 – “Sister Showdown”: Maddie and Mackenzie drama.
- Season 5, Episode 1 – “99 Problems but a Mom Ain’t One”: The name says it all.
Each one includes at least three iconic moments and two guaranteed reasons to refill your glass.
Bonus: Worst Decisions Abby Made
Let’s roast Abby for the sake of our livers:
- Drink if she gives the solo to someone who clearly doesn’t want it.
- Take two if she criticizes someone mid-routine.
- Finish your drink if her “creative vision” involves children crying on stage.
These are the moments that make Dance Moms less “dance” and more “why am I watching this” — and they’re perfect for drinking games.
Funny Dance Moms Drinking Game Variations
If you’re tired of the same old “sip when Abby yells” routine, it’s time to take things to the next level—where glitter meets bad decisions. These aren’t your average drinking rules. We’re talking full-blown chaos, pyramid schemes (literally), and enough drama-fueled prompts to turn any episode into a laugh-until-you-choke event.
1. Pyramid Power Hour
Concept: Build your own “pyramid” of shot glasses.
How to play:
- Start with 3 drinks on the bottom row (light stuff), 2 in the middle (mid-strength), and 1 at the top (pure regret).
- Every time Abby builds the pyramid on-screen, you move up one level and drink from that row.
- If Maddie is NOT on top, reverse it and drink from the bottom row again.
Why it’s funny: You become the pyramid. Abby would be proud. Or horrified. Probably both.
2. Abby Lee Screech Counter
Concept: Turn Abby’s volume into a drinking scale.
How to play:
- Whisper-level insult = 1 sip
- Yelled name (e.g., “MACKENZIE!!”) = 2 sips
- Full meltdown (arms flailing, doors slamming) = finish your drink
Bonus rule: If she says, “I’m the boss,” everyone drinks.
Why it’s funny: Abby’s voice is basically a siren — might as well let it signal your next drink.
3. Solo or So-low
Concept: Maddie gets a solo? You drink. Someone else gets it? You drink twice.
How to play:
- 1 sip for a Maddie solo
- 2 drinks if the solo goes to literally anyone else
- 3 drinks if Abby says it’s a “punishment” solo
- Finish your drink if someone forgets the routine onstage
Why it’s funny: You’ll be rooting against Maddie for once, just to survive.
4. Mom Fight Bingo (Drunk Edition)
Concept: Print a 5×5 bingo board with common mom-fight phrases.
Examples:
- “You’re just jealous”
- “My kid works harder”
- “I’m done. I’m LEAVING.”
- “You’re toxic!”
- Eye-roll from Holly
How to play: Mark a square and drink every time it happens. BINGO = everyone does a group shot.
Why it’s funny: Because the moms are more dramatic than the kids. And that deserves recognition. And tequila.
5. Costume Catastrophe Challenge
Concept: Drink for every glitter bomb and costume emergency.
How to play:
- 1 sip for a lost shoe
- 2 sips if there’s a last-minute costume change
- Finish your drink if Abby says “This looks cheap!” or someone cries over rhinestones.
Why it’s funny: Sequins + stress = shots.
6. Abby’s Favorites Draft Pick
Concept: Before the episode, draft your “team” of 3 dancers.
How to play:
- If your dancer gets top of the pyramid = assign 2 drinks to someone else
- If your dancer cries = you drink
- If Abby forgets your dancer exists = finish your drink in shame
Why it’s funny: You become an emotionally unstable team coach. Just like Abby!
7. Dance Moms Reunion Tic Tac Toe: Drunk Version
Concept: Turn the reunion into a drinking game using a 3×3 board.
How to play:
- Fill it with common reunion drama (e.g., “That’s not what really happened,” “I was edited badly,” “Abby refuses to answer”)
- Mark a square and drink. Win the row = assign drinks to other players.
- Bonus round: Last to react when Abby rolls her eyes must finish their drink.
Why it’s funny: It’s bingo, it’s tic tac toe, it’s drunken chaos — all in one.
Ultimate Watch Party Checklist for Dance Moms Game Night
If you’re going to spiral into Dance Moms chaos, do it with style. Here’s everything you need to host the perfect night of meltdowns, mocktails, and mayhem.
DIY Pyramid Decorations
Craft your own pyramid out of cardboard or foam board. Use printed photos of the cast, glitter letters, and a whole lot of glue guns. Recreate the drama in real time—rank your guests after every round.
Scorecards & TikTok Challenge Printouts
Print bingo cards or tic-tac-toe sheets with game prompts like “Abby walks out,” “Someone cries over a solo,” or “Pyramid causes meltdown.” Add QR codes to TikTok drinking challenge trends for bonus content and shareable moments.
Mocktail Options for Sober Queens
Not drinking? No problem. Create themed mocktails like:
- The Maddie Mojito (lime, mint, soda water, tears)
- The Abby Apple Sparkler (apple juice, ginger beer, gold sugar rim)
- The Dance-Off Detox (cucumber, mint, lemon sparkling water)
Dress Code: Bedazzled Everything
Sequins, rhinestones, over-sprayed curls—go full ALDC. Bonus points for anyone who shows up in leopard print, a dramatic scarf, or a chair to dramatically sit in mid-argument.
Prizes for Best Meltdown Impression
Reward the guest who can most convincingly recreate Kelly’s hallway scream or Abby’s “Save Your Tears!” moment. Prizes can include mini trophies, fake contracts, or glitter wine glasses.
Throw in some low lighting, a speaker blasting drama-intensifying music, and boom—you’ve got yourself a party so extra, it would get kicked out of the studio.