Grab your drinks and your Minions because it’s time for the ultimate Despicable Me drinking game! Whether you’re a fan of Gru’s evil genius, the adorable chaos of the Minions, or just looking for a hilarious way to spice up your movie night, this game is the perfect way to add some fun (and maybe a little bit of regret the next morning).
The Despicable Me franchise is packed with running gags, silly antics, and over-the-top moments that make it ideal for a drinking game. From Gru’s evil plans to Minion madness, every movie in the series offers plenty of reasons to take a sip (or a shot).
Before we dive in, let’s set one rule in stone—drink responsibly. We don’t need anyone attempting to steal the moon after one too many drinks.
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All in One: Despicable Me Drinking Game
This game is simple: grab a drink, pick a Despicable Me movie, and follow the rules below. You can play with beer, cocktails, drinks, or even a non-alcoholic version if you’re just in it for fun. Now, let’s break down the best drinking rules for each movie in the franchise.
Despicable Me (2010) Drinking Game Rules
Despicable Me introduces us to Gru, his adopted daughters, and the banana-loving Minions. The first movie sets up some classic gags that make for a great drinking game.
Take a sip when:
- Gru says “steal the moon”
- A Minion says “banana”
- Someone mentions “orphan”
- Dr. Nefario invents something ridiculous
Take two drinks when:
- The girls manipulate Gru into doing something sweet
- Gru uses a gadget in an over-the-top way
- A Minion gets hurt (it happens a lot)
Finish your drink if:
- Gru has a complete change of heart
Despicable Me 2 (2013) Drinking Game Rules
This sequel brings Lucy Wilde into the mix and doubles down on the Minion shenanigans.
Take a sip when:
- Lucy calls Gru “Gru-some”
- A Minion eats something weird
- The Anti-Villain League is mentioned
- Eduardo does something ridiculously over-the-top
Take two drinks when:
- A Minion gets mutated into an evil purple monster
- Gru struggles with parenting (again)
- Someone says the word “unicorn”
Finish your drink if:
- Gru and Lucy finally kiss
Despicable Me 3 (2017) Drinking Game Rules
Now Gru has a twin brother, Dru, and a mid-life crisis villain obsessed with the 80s. This one’s packed with drinking game-worthy moments.
Take a sip when:
- The Minions break into song
- The word “diamond” is said
- Gru complains about Dru being annoying
- The villain makes an 80s pop culture reference
Take two drinks when:
- 80s music plays (prepare yourself)
- The Minions get thrown in jail
- Someone says “agent”
Finish your drink if:
- Gru and Dru pull off a heist together
Despicable Me 4 (2024) Drinking Game Rules
Take a sip when:
- Gru Jr. annoys or outsmarts Gru
- Maxime Le Mal and Valentina flirt or act overly dramatic
- Someone mentions family (Fast & Furious levels of importance)
- The Minions get a ridiculous new disguise
- Lucy tries to be the cool mom
Take two drinks when:
- A Minion gets kidnapped or captured
- Gru Jr. pulls off a villain-level prank
- Maxime Le Mal does something so extra it’s cringeworthy
- A Minion sings or plays music
Finish your drink if:
- A Minion turns into something monstrous
- The movie ends with a dance party
- Someone says “MEGA MINIONS!”
Minions (2015) & Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) Rules
The Minions take center stage in these prequels, meaning absolute chaos.
Take a sip when:
- A Minion speaks gibberish
- The villain monologues about their evil plan
- Someone mentions world domination
- A Minion does something impressively dumb
Take two drinks when:
- Kevin, Stuart, or Bob do something heroic
- A historical figure gets referenced in a ridiculous way
- A Minion wears a ridiculous outfit
Finish your drink if:
- The Minions accidentally save the day
Bonus Challenges & Custom Rules for Despicable Me
Ready to take your Despicable Me drinking game to the next level? These bonus challenges and custom rules will unleash even more chaos—just like a Minion on a sugar rush!
1. The “Minion Madness” Mode
(For those who love the Minions but also slightly regret it.)
- Every time a Minion makes an annoying noise, take a sip.
- If you hear Minion gibberish that sounds like a real word, repeat it out loud—if no one laughs, Take two drinks.
- Every time a Minion wears a costume or disguise, you must wear a ridiculous hat until the next costume change.
Ultimate Challenge: If you can’t tell what the Minions are saying but someone else claims they “totally understood it,” argue in Minion-speak for 30 seconds or Take two drinks.
2. The “Gru Dad of the Year” Challenge
(For those who appreciate Gru’s unhinged parenting style.)
- Whenever Gru acts like a terrible dad, take a sip.
- If Gru actually does something good for his kids, chug for 3 seconds because it’s rare.
- If Gru Jr. outsmarts him, you must say “I am Gru!” in your best impression—if the group votes it’s bad, Take two drinks.
- Whenever Lucy tries to be a cool stepmom and fails, the last person to say “Nice try, Lucy” drinks.
Ultimate Challenge: If a scene makes you say “Honestly, Gru is kind of a great dad,” finish your drink because you’ve been brainwashed.
3. The “Mega Minion Mayhem” Game
(For those who thrive in chaos.)
- Every time a Minion gets launched, falls, or explodes, throw a banana peel behind you.
- If someone in the group laughs at a fart joke, they have to Take two drinks while apologizing to their dignity.
- Every time Maxime Le Mal does something absurdly villainous, do your best evil laugh—if it’s weak, drink.
- If a Minion turns into a monster, the whole room must “BEE-DOH BEE-DOH” like the siren Minions while chugging for 5 seconds.
Ultimate Challenge: If the final battle scene makes absolutely zero sense but is still entertaining, do a Minion dance for 10 seconds or Take two drinks.
4. Banana Roulette
(This one is pure luck-based chaos.)
- Before the movie starts, write random Despicable Me-related actions on slips of paper (e.g., “Gru gets angry,” “Minions wear goggles,” “Agnes says something cute”).
- Put them in a bowl and pass it around every 10 minutes.
- Each person pulls a slip—whenever that action happens, they must drink.
- One slip simply says “BANANA!”—whoever draws it must stand up and yell “BANANA!” dramatically every time a Minion appears on screen.
Ultimate Challenge: If you mess up your “BANANA!” cue, you take an automatic shot.
5. “Villain Vibes” Game
(For those who secretly root for the bad guys.)
- Whenever a villain makes an evil monologue, take a sip.
- Whenever Maxime Le Mal is being dramatically extra, Take two drinks.
- If a villain’s plan makes zero logical sense but somehow still works, drink while shaking your head.
- Whenever Gru technically does something villainous but we all pretend he’s the hero, drink and shout “NOT A BAD GUY!”
Ultimate Challenge: If someone in the room says, “Honestly, Maxime isn’t that bad,” they must drink until the next villain scene to prove their loyalty.
Final Bonus Round: “Minion or Not?”
- At any point, someone can point at another person and say “MINION OR NOT?”
- The chosen person must quickly do their best Minion impression.
- If it’s bad, they drink.
- If it’s too good, everyone else drinks in fear of the power they now possess.
This game may result in uncontrollable Minion-speak, spontaneous evil laughs, and an urge to dye your clothes yellow and blue.
Despicable Me & Ice Age Crossover Drinking Game
What do Despicable Me and Ice Age have in common? More than you think! Both franchises revolve around a group of misfit characters on wild adventures, a bunch of scene-stealing, gibberish-speaking sidekicks (Minions & Scrat), and an unhealthy obsession with a single object (bananas and acorns, respectively).
That’s why it only makes sense to combine these two cinematic universes into one ridiculous, completely unnecessary, but totally epic crossover drinking game. So grab your drink of choice and get ready for a night of prehistoric mayhem and villainous shenanigans!
The “Minions vs. Ice Age Creatures” Drinking Game
In this mode, divide your group into two teams: Team Minion (Despicable Me fans) and Team Ice Age (Ice Age fans). Each team follows their own set of drinking rules—whichever team drinks the most wins (or loses, depending on how you look at it).
Team Minion Rules
Take a sip when:
- A Minion says “banana” or speaks gibberish
- Gru makes a sarcastic comment
- Someone mentions being a villain or villainy
- A Minion gets hurt (which will happen a lot)
Take two drinks when:
- Gru pulls off a ridiculous heist
- A Minion wears a disguise or costume
- Lucy tries to be cool and fails miserably
Finish your drink if:
- Gru genuinely acts like a good dad
- A Minion does something heroic on purpose
Team Ice Age Rules
Take a sip when:
- Sid says something dumb
- Manny complains about something
- Diego pretends not to care but actually does
- Scrat is about to get his acorn (but then loses it)
Take two drinks when:
- Someone falls off a cliff (which is just a Tuesday in Ice Age)
- Sid flirts with someone out of his league
- An unexpected prehistoric creature shows up
Finish your drink if:
- Scrat finally gets his acorn (even if just for a moment)
- Manny actually has a heartfelt moment (it won’t last long)
The “Banana vs. Acorn” Drinking Challenge
Every time a banana or acorn appears on screen, the first person to yell “MINE!” gets to choose someone else to take a drink. Here are more twists for the team showdown game:
1. The “Who Said It?” Challenge
At random moments, someone must say a line from either Despicable Me or Ice Age out loud. If no one can guess which movie it’s from within five seconds, they have to drink.
2. The “Scrat vs. Minions Mayhem” Rule
Anytime something catastrophic happens because of either Scrat or a Minion, everyone must dramatically gasp, then take a sip. If it results in actual disaster (avalanches, explosions, etc.), take two drinks and question why these creatures are allowed to exist.
3. The “Gru & Manny Dad Mode” Game
Both Gru and Manny are constantly struggling as reluctant father figures. Anytime one of them does peak exhausted dad behavior (like sighing dramatically or yelling at their kids), the last person to say “Dad Mode Activated!” must take a drink.
4. Villain vs. Ice Age Disaster
Whenever a Despicable Me villain (like Vector or Balthazar Bratt) does something over-the-top evil, or whenever Ice Age characters survive an absurdly impossible natural disaster, everyone must toast and take a drink for sheer cartoon logic.
Survival Tips for This Wild Crossover Drinking Game
- Hydrate. Unless you want to feel like Scrat after an avalanche, drink water too.
- Pace Yourself. Manny and Gru may suffer for comedic effect, but you don’t have to.
- Have a Snack Stash. Bonus points if they’re bananas or acorn-themed.
- Prepare for Chaos. You will hear a lot of gibberish, screaming, and dramatic gasps.
Now, go forth and embrace the absolute madness of Despicable Me and Ice Age colliding into one legendary drinking game!
Just remember: this drinking game is meant to be fun, not a challenge to see who can survive the longest. Know your limits, pace yourself, and always drink responsibly. If alcohol isn’t your thing, you can modify the game with snacks, soda, or other fun incentives.