Easy, boys… Daddy’s drinkin’! If that quote alone doesn’t get you excited for a Boondock Saints drinking game, then maybe you just need a drink first. Boondock Saints, from the wild action scenes to Willem Dafoe’s over-the-top performance, is practically begging for a bottle of liquor and a room full of people making bad decisions.
But why settle for a basic drinking game when you can crank it up to full-on MacManus mayhem? We’re taking this game beyond the usual sip-and-shot routine with new, innovative, and downright reckless variations.
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How to Play the Boondock Saints Drinking Game
Before diving into the rules, let’s get a few things straight.
What You’ll Need
- A copy of The Boondock Saints (streaming or whatever works)
- Your drink of choice (beer, whiskey, or something less lethal)
- Friends who can hold their liquor (or at least try)
- A comfortable couch and maybe a trash can—just in case
Choose Your Level
- Casual Player – You want a fun, relaxed game without ending up on the floor.
- Hardcore Drinker – You like a challenge and aren’t afraid of a little hangover.
- Wild Variations – You want something fresh and creative games.
The Official Boondock Saints Drinking Game Rules
This game follows a simple structure. Different events in the movie trigger different drinking actions. Choose how hardcore you want to go.
Basic Rules (For Casual Players)
Take a sip when:
- Someone says “veritas” or “aequitas.”
- A gun is fired.
- Rocco swears.
- A religious reference is made.
Take a shot when:
- The brothers get into a bar fight.
- Willem Dafoe’s character dramatically removes his glasses.
- A flashback scene starts.
Advanced Rules (For Hardcore Drinkers)
- Irish Blessing – Every time the brothers successfully kill someone, raise your drink and toast, then take a sip.
- Greenly’s Failure – Whenever Detective Greenly is completely useless at his job, take a shot.
- Smecker’s Meltdown – If Agent Smecker has a full-blown rant or monologue, chug your drink until he stops talking.
- The Rocco Rant Rule – Every time Rocco completely loses his mind, take a drink. If he throws something, finish your drink.
At this point, if you’re still standing, congratulations. But the night isn’t over yet.
The Wild Variations – Only for the Brave (or the Dumb)
1. The “Firefight” Challenge
This is for the adrenaline junkies. Every time someone says “It was a firefight!”, you don’t just drink—you must stand up, yell it at full volume, and shotgun a beer. If you fail to do this, you take two shots instead.
2. Willem Dafoe’s Wild Ride
Since Willem Dafoe’s performance is as chaotic as the game itself, every time he dramatically whispers something weird, take a drink. If he’s wearing drag, finish your drink immediately—no excuses.
3. The “Cat Incident” Gamble
Before the movie starts, every player writes down where they think the cat is going to land after that infamous scene. Whoever guesses closest chooses a victim to take three shots. If you refuse, you have to drink an entire beer instead.
4. The Rocco Memorial Challenge
The last person to raise their drink and toast when Rocco meets his fate has to finish their entire drink as punishment for being disrespectful. If you cry, you’re safe for one round.
5. “What Would Il Duce Do?”
Anytime someone thinks they can predict what Il Duce is about to do, they must call it out before it happens. If they get it wrong, they take a shot. If they get it right, they can make someone else drink.
6. The Latin Prayer Gauntlet
During the brothers’ famous prayer scene, you have two choices:
- If you can recite the prayer word for word, you’re safe.
- If you mess up even a single word, you take a shot for every mistake.
If you refuse to even try, you must drink three times and be labeled a coward for the rest of the night.
7. The Boston Brawl Round
Whenever a full-on fistfight breaks out, everyone switch drinks with the person next to them and must drink whatever is in front of them for the next five minutes. Hope you weren’t drinking something nasty.
8. The Last Man Standing Rule
Whoever is the last person still drinking by the time the credits roll earns the title of Honorary MacManus Brother and gets to dictate one final round for everyone else. This is the only rule in which peer pressure is absolutely allowed.
The Best Scenes to Drink To in Boondock Saints
Some moments in Boondock Saints deserve special recognition. Here are a few must-drink scenes:
- The Opening Bar Fight – A perfect way to kick things off.
- Rocco’s Freakout – Pure chaos that will have you chugging.
- The Il Duce Showdown – A legendary fight scene worthy of a strong drink.
- “It Was a Firefight!” – No explanation needed. Just finish your drink.
If you’re playing with a crowd, make sure everyone is paying attention—this game moves fast.
Bonus Challenge – The Boondock Saints Quotes Drinking Game
Turn the most iconic lines into their own mini-drinking game:
- “Is it dead?” – Everyone takes a sip.
- “There was a firefight!” – Everyone finishes their drink.
- “I’m strangely comfortable with it.” – Last person to drink loses.
- “You know what they say: People in glass houses sink ships.” – Take a shot because Rocco makes no sense.
Similar Movie Drinking Games Like Boondock Saints
Plenty of other action-packed, darkly humorous films are perfect for a night of cinematic chaos and booze. Here’s a list of movies that capture the same over-the-top energy, along with their own drinking game ideas to keep the party going.
1. Snatch (2000)
British gangsters, fast-paced storytelling, and ridiculous dialogue. Guy Ritchie’s Snatch delivers the same kind of gritty yet hilarious action as Boondock Saints.
Drinking Game Rules:
- Sip every time Brad Pitt’s character speaks and you can’t understand him.
- Take a shot when someone double-crosses another character.
- Finish your drink when you hear the word “pikey.”
2. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
Another Guy Ritchie classic, this film is full of misfit criminals, unexpected gunfights, and snappy one-liners—perfect for drinking along to.
Drinking Game Rules:
- Drink whenever someone swears in an extremely British way.
- Take a shot every time a gun is pointed at the wrong person.
- Finish your drink when the money, drugs, or guns end up in the wrong hands.
3. Pulp Fiction (1994)
Tarantino’s masterpiece mixes crime, dark humor, and unforgettable characters, much like Boondock Saints.
Drinking Game Rules:
- Take a sip whenever Samuel L. Jackson says “motherf***er.”
- Drink when John Travolta and Uma Thurman start dancing.
- Finish your drink when someone gets shot in an unexpected way.
4. Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Stylish criminals, a botched heist, and a ton of quotable dialogue. This film brings the same intensity and dark humor as Boondock Saints.
Drinking Game Rules:
- Take a sip every time someone refers to a character by their color name.
- Drink when a pop song plays over a violent scene.
- Finish your drink when Mr. Blonde dances during the torture scene.
5. The Nice Guys (2016)
This buddy-cop comedy starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe brings action, humor, and a surprisingly solid mystery—kind of like if the Boondock Saints were slightly less violent and way more drunk.
Drinking Game Rules:
- Take a drink when Ryan Gosling screams in an unmanly way.
- Sip whenever Russell Crowe punches someone.
- Finish your drink if someone falls off a building.
6. John Wick (2014)
If Boondock Saints had a solo act, it’d be John Wick. Both feature vigilante justice, insane action sequences, and a lot of dead bad guys.
Drinking Game Rules:
- Drink every time John Wick reloads his gun.
- Take a shot whenever someone says “Baba Yaga.”
- Finish your drink if John’s dog is mentioned (but cry a little first).
7. Shoot ‘Em Up (2007)
This movie doesn’t take itself seriously at all—think Boondock Saints but even more ridiculous, with non-stop action and Clive Owen shooting people while eating carrots.
Drinking Game Rules:
- Sip whenever Clive Owen eats a carrot.
- Take a shot every time a shootout defies the laws of physics.
- Finish your drink if the baby is put in extreme danger.
8. The Departed (2006)
Boston crime, double agents, and a cast full of people yelling with heavy accents—sounds like a solid follow-up to Boondock Saints.
Drinking Game Rules:
- Take a drink whenever someone says “rat.”
- Shot when Jack Nicholson does something completely unhinged.
- Finish your drink when an unexpected character dies.
9. Top Gun (1986 & 2022)
While Top Gun might not be about vigilante justice, it’s packed with high-energy action, bromance, and quotable one-liners—just like Boondock Saints. Plus, both movies feature intense shootouts—just one is in the air, and the other is in a Boston alley.
Drinking Game Rules:
- Take a sip whenever someone says “Maverick.”
- Drink every time a plane does an unnecessarily cool maneuver.
- Take a shot when someone sings “Danger Zone.”
- Finish your drink if there’s an over-the-top shirtless scene (because you know there is).
Tips for Surviving the Boondock Saints Party Night
This drinking game can escalate quickly. If you want to make it to the credits without regretting your life choices, keep these tips in mind:
- Hydrate or Die – Seriously, have some water between rounds unless you want to wake up questioning every decision you made.
- Eat Something Beforehand – Drinking this much on an empty stomach is the fast track to passing out before Willem Dafoe even makes his entrance.
- Pace Yourself – This game is a marathon, not a sprint. The weak will be eliminated early.
- Have a Recovery Plan – A couch, a bucket, and an aspirin are your best friends.
- For the Love of Rocco, Know Your Limits – No one will judge you for tapping out. Well… maybe a little.
This Boondock Saints drinking game is not for the faint of heart. It will test your endurance, your memory, and probably your ability to stand up straight. Play smart, drink responsibly, and most importantly—don’t be the first one to pass out.
Now grab your drinks, hit play, and may the spirits (both movie and liquid) be with you.