If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “What if a drinking game involved social deception, traitors, and the potential for public humiliation?”—congratulations, you’re already halfway to understanding the genius of Game Changer’s “The Drinking Game” on Dropout. Whether you’re here to understand the rules or just to sip tea (or whiskey) with the fandom, welcome to the dropout drinking game you didn’t know you needed.
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Welcome to the Chaos: Inside the Dropout Drinking Game Episode
One Sober Liar, Many Drunk Fools
In Season 7, Episode 5, Sam Reich once again invites chaos into the studio, but this time with a booze-fueled twist: someone among the contestants is stone-cold sober. Their job? Trick the drinkers and win the jackpot. It’s like Among Us with chardonnay. In this guide, we’re breaking down the episode, teaching you how to play it at home, and diving into what fans and Reddit sleuths think about catching a liar with a liver of steel.
Where to Watch Game Changer’s Drinking Game Episode
To catch all the lies, laughs, and lip-sync fails:
- Head to Dropout.tv.
- Teasers and behind-the-scenes clips are on YouTube and TikTok.
- Reddit’s got full episode recaps, fan theories, and memes at r/Dropout.
The only thing more fun than watching? Trying it yourself—carefully.
What is the Dropout Drinking Game? (Game Changer S7E5 Breakdown)
Dropout’s Game Changer Drinking Game Concept Explained
The premise is deliciously simple and evil: all players are drinking, or at least they appear to be. One person, however, is pretending. That’s the “secret sober.” If they make it through the game undetected, they win the prize. If the others identify the faker, they split the spoils. You can feel the tension, even through the screen.
It’s deception meets inebriation. What’s not to love?
Sam Reich & Cast’s Wild Reactions
The episode stars Erika Ishii, Jiavani, Isabella Roland, and others who sell the absurdity with Oscar-worthy facial expressions. One moment you’re watching someone chug with pride, the next you’re wondering, “Wait… was that apple juice?”
Reddit threads lit up with frame-by-frame analysis. Fans rewatched burps like it was the Zapruder film. And yes, someone created a meme ranking “burp authenticity.” Peak internet.
How to Recreate the Dropout Drinking Game at Home
DIY Rules for Your Own Game Night
Here’s how to bring the madness home:
- Gather 4–6 players.
- Assign one person to be the secret sober—use paper slips or a random app.
- Everyone gets a drink (real or fake). The sober pretends.
- After a few “rounds” of questions, mini-games, or prompts, everyone votes on who they think is faking.
- If the sober escapes suspicion, they win. If they’re outed, everyone else wins.
Optional twist: let the sober choose their drink secretly. Is it water or gin? No one knows. Spooky.
Tips for Hosting Like a Dropout Producer
Go full game show. Make someone the host (bonus if they wear a suit). Add fake commercial breaks. Have a buzzer. Give players wild prompts like:
- “Do your best drunk karaoke.”
- “Tell a story from college… even if you didn’t go.”
To keep things safe and fun:
- Use small pours.
- Limit rounds.
- Consider a non-alcoholic version with spicy foods or vinegar shots.
Creative & Wild Variations of the Dropout Drinking Game
1. Double Agents Edition
Plot twist:
Instead of one secret sober, there are two—but they don’t know who each other is.
How it works:
- Everyone gets a slip: most say “Drinker,” two say “Sober Spy.”
- Sober spies try to blend in while also secretly trying to identify each other.
- At the end, drinkers guess who the sober people were.
- If the spies correctly identify each other, they split the win and get to call the rest “sheep” for 24 hours.
2. Drunk Detective Roundtable
Premise:
Inspired by murder mysteries and dramatic reveals, this round includes a timed interrogation scene.
Setup:
- After a few rounds, the host randomly selects one player to become the “Detective.”
- The detective must interrogate the group using fake crimes like:
- “Who broke the beer pong table in ’06?”
- “Who poured vodka in the fish tank?”
- Meanwhile, the secret sober is trying to act confused but not too sober.
Twist:
At the end of the interrogation, the detective makes a guess. If wrong, they must chug a “truth serum” shot of something weird (pickle juice, hot sauce, kombucha).
3. Lip Sync, Lie, Repeat
It’s time for: Drunken Lip Sync Battle—but with lies!
How it works:
- Everyone must lip sync to a ridiculous song. The secret sober must pretend to be way too into it.
- Bonus points if they add interpretive dance.
- Players guess who was “faking their fun.”
Songs to use:
- “My Heart Will Go On” (Céline Dion, obviously)
- “Barbie Girl” (duets welcome)
- Gregorian chant remixes—because why not?
This version rewards dramatic flair and lack of shame. Just like Dropout.
4. The Beverage Switcheroo
Premise:
Everyone thinks they’re drinking the same thing. They’re not.
Execution:
- Drinks are pre-poured by a host (who doesn’t play).
- Some are shots of water, others tequila, others hot sauce or sparkling vinegar.
- Everyone takes a sip at the same time and must pretend it’s delicious.
Objective:
The group guesses who had which drink. Bonus if anyone fakes a tequila shot while holding a milkshake.
This one’s less about sobriety and more about acting like you’re not dying inside.
5. The Accent Assassin
Add-on rule for any version:
Each player must adopt a terrible fake accent for the whole round.
- British? Sure.
- Southern belle who only speaks in metaphors? Go for it.
- A robot that learned English from watching The Bachelorette? Perfect.
If anyone breaks character, they must do a dramatic monologue about why they deserve the last White Claw.
6. Drink or Dare: Saboteur Mode
The wildcard version:
- One player is secretly chosen to sabotage the game without being caught.
- Their tasks could include:
- Spilling a drink “by accident.”
- Convincing someone to swap seats.
- Making up a new rule mid-round with confidence.
If they complete 3 sabotages without being identified, they win and get to invent a new ridiculous rule for future rounds—like “no one can say the word ‘drink’ again.”
7. Game Show Crossover Night
This variation mixes Game Changer concepts:
- First round: classic drinking deception.
- Second round: Make Some Noise—everyone must create weird sound effects using their body, objects, or voice.
- Third round: Dirty Laundry—players anonymously submit a fact, and the group must guess who it’s about.
- Get it wrong? Take a sip.
- Guess your own fact wrong? Chug for betraying yourself.
It’s a full night of Dropout chaos and deeply questionable choices.
Ultimate Dropout-Themed Drinking Game Night: Full Party Blueprint
So, you’re ready to host a full-blown Game Changer–style drinking game party? Bless your chaotic heart. Here’s a no-holds-barred party plan that turns your living room into a Dropout studio—minus the lighting budget but plus the snacks.
Game Night Agenda (aka Your Party Script)
7:00 PM – Arrival + Icebreakers
- Greet guests with custom name tags like “The Saboteur,” “Probably Sober,” or “Burp Lord.”
- Set up a “Confession Booth” corner for guests to leave fake dramatic confessions on camera or voice memo.
7:30 PM – First Round: The Classic Drinking Game
- Use the official rules or one of the wild variations.
- Appoint a Sam Reich impersonator to host. Bonus if they wear a blazer over pajamas.
8:15 PM – Snack Intermission + Secret Missions
- Serve snacks with names like:
- “Erika’s Emotional Cheese Platter”
- “Shot Roulette Nachos”
- “Jiavani’s Secret Sober Salsa”
- Give 3 guests a sealed envelope with a mission (e.g., “Convince someone they’re the sober”).
8:45 PM – Round Two: Lip Sync & Lie or Beverage Switcheroo
- Mix it up with weird accents, loud noises, and fake confidence.
9:30 PM – Final Round: Dirty Drinking Laundry
- Guests anonymously submit one embarrassing story. Others must guess who it belongs to.
- Get it wrong? Take a sip. Get it right? Make someone else sip.
- Still in character? You win a leftover cheese cube.
What Dropout Gets Right About Party Games
Dropout leans into absurdity with heart. They know you’re watching to laugh, but they also give you a reason to care who wins. That’s the sauce. Even their joke episodes like “Drinking Games Suck” poke fun at the genre while elevating it.
Game Changer’s format—tight editing, talented improvisers, genuine stakes—is what makes the drinking game worth replicating. You’re not just playing; you’re performing for an imaginary audience. And maybe your dog.