Get ready to turn your party bus into a rolling celebration! Party bus games come with a unique vibe: packed with energy, laughter, and (sometimes) limited space. That’s why this list of drinking and non-drinking games is all about spontaneity—no setup, no equipment, just pure, instant fun. Perfect for big groups, couples, and anyone up for a wild, anything-goes adventure.
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Fun Games to Play on a Party Bus with Friends
Get ready to unleash some truly laugh-inducing, bus-friendly drinking games that require no prep, just your sense of humor and a drink in hand!
1. Truth or Drink: Bus Edition
A party bus classic with a twist! Each player gets asked a spicy question and can either answer or take a drink. Add some bus-specific questions like, “What’s your best bus karaoke song?” or “Who on this bus would you switch seats with?” The best part? Everyone can chime in with new questions to keep it rolling.
2. Crazy Compliments
Players take turns giving compliments, with each one crazier or more exaggerated than the last. “You’re like a disco ball in human form.” “Your laugh could start a flash mob.” The goal is to get as wild as possible, and if you can’t think of one, take a sip!
3. Sing or Sip
Someone hums or sings the first line of a popular song to kick off a karaoke charade, and the next person has to sing the following line. If they stumble, they sip. This game’s a hit, especially if you’ve got a speaker pumping out tunes! It’s hilarious, surprisingly competitive, and the perfect warm-up for the night.
4. Who’s Most Likely To
Players call out “Who’s most likely to…” scenarios, pointing to the person they think fits best. Most fingers pointed at you? Drink up! Try questions like “Who’s most likely to start a dance-off?” or “Who’s most likely to get the bus driver to join in the game?”
5. Bus Limbo
Find a way to prop up a “limbo stick” (like a scarf or even someone’s arm) and challenge friends to do the limbo as the bus moves. Each round, lower the stick, and anyone who can’t clear it takes a sip. This game is fun and hilarious on a moving bus!
6. License Plate Laughs
This game turns the scenery outside the bus into part of the fun! Here’s how to play:
- Spot and Shout: Look out for license plates with unique letters or numbers, and challenge everyone to come up with funny phrases or meanings based on them. For example, if you spot a plate with “HLP,” someone might shout, “Hot Little Party!” or “Hilarious Llama Parade!”
- Rapid Fire Rounds: To up the pace, the first person to spot a plate picks someone to come up with a phrase within 5 seconds. If they can’t come up with something, they take a sip or do a funny challenge.
- Bonus Points for Creativity: Give out points for the most creative or ridiculous phrases, and let the person with the most points at the end pick a fun dare for the group.
7. What’s in the Bag?
This game is all about quick thinking and a little mystery. Perfect for the party bus, here’s how it goes:
- Fill the Bag: Before starting, place a few random (or quirky) items in a bag—think small objects like sunglasses, a funny hat, or a snack.
- Guess the Item: Each person takes a turn feeling inside the bag without looking, and they have 10 seconds to guess what’s inside based only on touch.
- Guess or Dare: If they guess right, they pass the bag to the next person. If they’re wrong, they have to take a drink or do a silly dare.
- Add Your Own Twist: To make it even more interesting, let each person add a random item to the bag before passing it along!
Party Bus Games Without Drinking
Looking for fun without the booze? These games will keep the party going, minus the drinks, and they’re just as entertaining!
8. Whisper Challenge
Whisper a phrase to the person next to you and let it travel down the line. When the last person repeats it aloud, it’s often wildly different from the original! This game’s perfect for laughs and works well in the cozy quarters of a party bus.
9. Secret Handshake Challenge
Pair up and create a quick handshake, then rotate partners to see if you can teach it to others. The twist? Each new partner should make it slightly wilder. It’s a fantastic icebreaker and makes for some hilarious attempts at remembering moves!
10. Would You Rather
Keep this classic game going with outrageous options like, “Would you rather sing to everyone out the window or do a dance routine in the aisle?” Simple, funny, and gets everyone engaged.
11. Story Round-Robin
Start a story with a single sentence, then pass it along with each person adding a new line. It gets funnier (and stranger) as it grows!
12. Celebrity Impressions
Take turns impersonating a celebrity, while everyone guesses. It’s a great way to let personalities shine and get some laughs!
Easy Drinking Games for Large Groups (No Cards Needed)
These fast-paced games are ideal for big groups and won’t get crowded on a party bus!
13. Pass the Beat
This rhythm game involves clapping, stomping, or making noises in time to a beat. If someone messes up the rhythm, they take a drink. Great for big groups, and hilarious to watch the beat “fall apart” after a few rounds!
14. Alphabet Game
Choose a category (movies, food, celebrities), and go through the alphabet, with each person naming something that fits. Get stuck or repeat? Take a drink! It’s easy, portable, and gets everyone thinking fast.
15. Party Bus Freeze
At random intervals, someone yells “Freeze!” and everyone must stop in place. The last one to freeze has to drink. Bonus fun if they get caught mid-laugh or mid-gesture!
16. Buzz Word
Pick a common word (like “party” or “cheers”) that’s off-limits. Each time someone accidentally says it, they take a drink. Watch everyone hilariously try to avoid the forbidden word!
17. Group Countdown
Count down from 10, but the order must be random and no two people can say the same number. Slip up, and you take a drink! Simple yet surprisingly challenging!
18. Celebrity Chain
Name a celebrity, and the next person must name one whose first name starts with the last letter of the previous celebrity’s name. If you repeat or hesitate, you drink!
19. Quickfire Questions
Go around the group and fire off random questions, which each person must answer within three seconds. If they take too long or hesitate, they drink. Questions like “What’s your go-to karaoke song?” or “Worst party trick?” will keep everyone on their toes.
20. Cheers to the Driver
This one’s simple but fun—every so often, someone shouts “Cheers to the driver!” and everyone raises a toast (just don’t involve the driver!). It’s a funny way to keep everyone synchronized and laughing.
Ride the Bus Card Game (Modified for Party Buses)
Ride the Bus is a favorite drinking game that we’ve made bus-friendly. You’ll need just a deck of cards, but it’s flexible enough to play without needing much space. Here’s how it works:
- Each player draws a card. Black cards mean the player must answer a question; red cards mean they take a sip.
- Continue drawing until the deck is finished or until the group wants a new game! This modified version keeps the spirit of “Ride the Bus” while letting everyone stay involved without too much movement.
Party Bus Games for Any Occasions
Bachelorette Party Bus Games
A bachelorette party bus is all about celebrating the bride-to-be with unforgettable laughs, memorable games, and maybe even a few dares! Here are some top no-prep games that’ll keep the party lively:
- Bridal Trivia
Test everyone’s knowledge about the bride by asking fun trivia questions. Questions could range from “What’s her favorite drink?” to “How did she and her fiancé meet?” Anyone who gets it wrong takes a sip (or does a funny dare). - I Dare You: Bachelorette Edition
Create a list of dares with a bachelorette twist, like “get a selfie with the bus driver,” “sing a love song out the window,” or “find out a stranger’s worst first date story.” The bride can be the “judge,” assigning drinks for anyone who opts out! - Find the Groom
Print or save a few photos of random celebrities, mix them with a photo of the groom, and pass them around. Players guess who the groom is, and anyone who gets it wrong has to do a bachelorette-themed dance move (or take a drink)! - Finish the Lyric: Love Song Edition
Play a few seconds of popular love songs and have everyone sing the next line. If they can’t finish it, they take a sip. Perfect for getting everyone involved in a mini karaoke session on wheels.
Party Bus Ideas for a 40th Birthday
Turning 40 is a milestone worth celebrating! Make it a party to remember with these engaging games and activities:
- Memory Lane Toasts
Invite friends to share their favorite memories of the birthday honoree. Each person takes turns sharing something funny, heartwarming, or inspiring about the guest of honor. After each toast, everyone raises a glass, creating a joyful and nostalgic vibe. - Then vs. Now Trivia
Set up a trivia game comparing trends, music, movies, or slang from the honoree’s youth with those from today. You can throw in fun questions like “What was a top song when they turned 21?” If someone answers incorrectly, they take a sip. This lighthearted trivia can spark laughter and reminiscing. - Bucket List Challenge
Pass around a notepad and have everyone write down a “bucket list” item for the birthday person to try in the coming year. Read them aloud and let the honoree pick a few to complete that night! This game keeps the mood adventurous and emphasizes that life is just getting started at 40. - Old-School Karaoke
Pick classic songs from the guest of honor’s teenage or college years and take turns singing them on the bus. Songs from their past can bring back memories and let everyone show off their vocal (or not-so-vocal) skills, guaranteed to bring laughs.
Party Bus Game Ideas for Adults
These games add a dash of intrigue and are perfect for an all-adult crowd (be careful of NSFW drink challenges):
- Spicy Secret Reveals
Players take turns revealing a funny secret. If they don’t want to share, they drink. This one adds a bit of mystery and might reveal some hilarious facts about your friends! - Two Truths and a Lie (Bus Style)
Each player tells two truths and one lie, but all are party or bus-themed. Perfect for laughs and for discovering fun tidbits about your friends.
Party Bus Games for Couples
Games that give couples their time in the spotlight (or let them team up for more fun)!
- Partners in Crime
Couples answer questions about each other, like favorite drink or first song they danced to. Wrong answers lead to drinking! - Silent Flirting Challenge
Couples try to “mime” a favorite song or movie without speaking, while others try to guess. Wrong guesses mean a drink for all!
Top Online Drinking Games for Party Buses
Picolo Drinking Game App
This app offers a mix of fun, daring, and hilarious prompts designed to keep the whole group entertained. Simply open the Picolo iOS or Android app and pass it around—each player answers a prompt or completes a dare. Picolo has themes perfect for bachelorettes and birthdays, so it’s easy to tailor the prompts to fit the occasion.
Jackbox Party Packs
For a digital twist, Jackbox Games offer a variety of interactive, smartphone-friendly games like Quiplash, Fibbage, and Drawful. Each player can join on their mobile device and answer funny prompts or participate in quick-draw games. To add a drinking twist, make a rule that losing players or anyone who misses a turn takes a sip. This is a great group game that’s as fun as it is easy to set up!
Paranoia Drinking Game
Looking to add a bit of mystery and thrill to your party? The online Paranoia Drinking Game is just the ticket! This game keeps everyone on their toes, as players ask each other surprising, often daring questions whispered in their ears. Here’s the catch: the question only gets revealed to the group if the person chooses to take a sip. So, be prepared for laughs, a little suspense, and a lot of curious guesses!
Have Fun and Be Safe on a Party Bus Adventure
While drinking games can make for an unforgettable party, it’s essential to pace yourself, hydrate, and keep everyone safe. Encourage water breaks, snack intervals, and a team accountability approach to keep the night fun and safe. After all, the goal is to make memories—not regrets!
There you have it—the ultimate list of party bus games! With no setup, tons of laughs, and plenty of ways to keep everyone entertained, these games are bound to make your bus ride unforgettable. Mix and match these ideas, gather your crew, and let the fun roll!