A stag do without drinking games? You might as well stay home and play Scrabble. The key to an epic send-off into married life is booze, banter, and brutal forfeits. Whether you’re planning a wild weekend in Ibiza or a low-key house party, drinking games bring everyone together—before tearing them apart in a glorious mess of competitiveness and regret.
From classic pub games to outrageous stag night challenges, we’ve rounded up the ultimate drinking games to ensure the groom’s last hurrah is legendary (or at least mildly embarrassing).
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What’s a Stag Do and Hen Do?
A stag do (or bachelor party) is the secret ingredient that turns an ordinary pre-wedding celebration into pure, unfiltered chaos. It’s a wild mix of booze, banter, and brutal forfeits, designed to push the groom’s limits, embarrass him just enough, and ensure the whole group loses their dignity together. While the lads are causing carnage on the stag do, the bride-to-be and her crew are likely up to similar mischief on the hen do (or bachelorette party), proving that pre-wedding antics aren’t just a guy thing.
How to Make an Unforgettable Stag Do Game Night?
Prepare for Great Stag Do Drinking Games
- Lots of Drinks – Beer, shots, or whatever poison fuels the night.
- A Competitive Edge – Whether it’s chugging races or dares, someone is always losing.
- Punishments & Forfeits – Because watching your mate do a ridiculous dance mid-bar is what stag dos are all about.
- The Groom at the Center of It All – He doesn’t get off easy—he gets special rules, extra shots, and the most ridiculous challenges.
The Golden Rules of Stag Do Drinking Games
Before you start chugging, set some ground rules to keep things fun, fair, and (mostly) safe.
- Drink Responsibly – No one wants to carry the groom home by 9 PM.
- Forfeits Must Be Funny, Not Dangerous – Getting naked in public? Fine. Tattooing the best man’s name? Maybe not.
- Mix Up the Games – Some quickfire, some long-haul, and some that just punish the weak.
- Respect the Groom’s Limits – He has a wedding to survive. (But don’t go too easy on him.)
Classic Stag Do Drinking Games
1. Beer Pong – The King of Drinking Games
- What You Need: Cups, a ping pong ball, beer (or regret).
- How to Play: Two teams take turns throwing a ball into the opposing team’s cups. If it lands, they drink. First team to clear their opponent’s cups wins.
- Stag Do Twist: Make the groom play with his non-dominant hand or drink double if he misses three in a row.
2. Ring of Fire – The Wild Card Game
- What You Need: A deck of cards, a large central cup, alcohol.
- How to Play: Each card has a rule (e.g., “Ace = Waterfall”, “7 = Heaven”), and players must follow it.
- Stag Do Twist: Add a “Groom’s Rule”—one special rule that only he must follow (e.g., drink every time someone swears).
3. Flip Cup – The Ultimate Team Game
- What You Need: Plastic cups, a table, and questionable coordination.
- How to Play: Teams race to chug their drink, place the cup on the edge of the table, and flip it upright.
- Stag Do Twist: The losing team must perform a group forfeit (e.g., sing a Backstreet Boys song).
Hilarious & Creative Stag Do Drinking Games
4. Mr & Mrs Drinking Challenge
- What You Need: A list of questions from the bride-to-be.
- How to Play: The groom answers questions about his fiancée. Wrong answers = shots.
- Bonus: If he gets 5+ wrong in a row, he has to call his fiancée and confess his love (while slightly intoxicated).
5. “Don’t Get Got” – The Secret Stag Missions Game
- What You Need: A list of secret dares.
- How to Play: Each person gets a secret challenge (e.g., “Convince the groom he’s lost his wallet”). If they succeed, their target drinks.
- Bonus: The groom gets five secret challenges. If he fails them all, he gets a mega-forfeit.
6. Horse Race Drinking Game
- What You Need: A deck of cards and four “horses” (volunteers).
- How to Play: Assign four people as “horses”, each representing a suit (hearts, spades, etc.). Flip cards one by one, and each time a suit is drawn, that “horse” moves forward. The last “horse” to cross the finish line downs a dirty pint.
- Stag Night Twists: The losing “horse” must run around the bar like a galloping stallion. The groom gets a “handicap” (he must neigh before each sip).
Wild Stag Night Drinking Challenges
7. The Dirty Pint Game
- What You Need: A pint glass and pure fear.
- How to Play: Each guest adds a mystery shot into a pint. The groom must drink it at a chosen moment.
- Bonus: Let him roll a dice to determine how many gulps he has to take.
8. The Outfit Game
- What You Need: Random clothing items.
- How to Play: Each guest brings a ridiculous item of clothing. The groom wears the worst combo for the night.
- Bonus: For every compliment he gets from a stranger, the best man drinks.
9. The “Groom Roulette” Challenge
- What You Need: A spinning wheel or deck of challenge cards.
- How to Play: The groom spins to determine his fate—a shot, a dare, or a random challenge.
- Bonus: If he dodges a drinking round, he must do double the next time.
10. The Stag’s Secret Identity
- What You Need: Sticky notes & creativity.
- How to Play: Stick random identities (e.g., “a Scottish footballer” or “a pirate with IBS”) on each player’s forehead. They must act like that for the next 30 minutes. If they break character, they drink.
- Stag Night Twists: The groom’s identity is a secret mission he must complete. If anyone guesses their identity, the person who gave it drinks. Best impression of the night wins a free drink; worst does a shot.
11. Stag Sniper Challenge
- What You Need: Water pistols & alcohol.
- How to Play: At any point during the night, someone can be “sniped” with a water gun. When hit, they must freeze and finish their drink before they can move again.
- Stag Night Twists: The groom gets a bounty on his head—anyone who gets him wet nominates a shot for someone else. Add silly hats—if you’re caught without your hat, you drink.
12. Stag Night Forfeits & Dares
No stag do is complete without outrageous dares. Here are some funny but safe ones:
- Call your fiancée and say you miss her (while sobbing dramatically—bonus points if you do it on speaker).
- Order a drink in the most seductive voice possible—maintain eye contact with the bartender for extra effect.
- Wear your socks as gloves for the next 10 minutes—no using your hands!
- Do a TikTok dance in the middle of the pub—extra laughs if strangers join in.
- Speak in an accent of the group’s choosing for the next 30 minutes—no breaking character!
- Swap shirts with a stranger and wear it for the rest of the night.
- Go up to a couple and ask for relationship advice, pretending you’re nervous about marriage.
- Give a random person a heartfelt pep talk as if they’re about to compete in the Olympics.
- Find a song on the jukebox and passionately lip-sync it as if you’re headlining a concert.
- Convince a bartender you’re a famous celebrity and try to get a free drink.
- Let the group write something embarrassing on your forehead with a marker—no looking until later.
- Do a runway-style catwalk across the bar—strut like you’re at Fashion Week.
- Attempt to barter a ridiculous item (e.g., a sock or shoelace) for a free drink.
- Pretend to be a waiter and take orders from a random table (without getting caught).
- Hold an imaginary microphone and interview strangers as if you’re a news reporter.
- Get a selfie with as many people as possible in 5 minutes—bonus points for funny poses.
- Introduce yourself to a group using a fake, elaborate backstory and see how long they believe you.
- Recreate a famous movie scene with a friend in the middle of the bar.
- Stand up and give an impromptu “best man speech” about a random stranger.
- Walk up to a bouncer and politely ask if they’d let you arm wrestle them.
Top Online Bachelor Party Games
Not every bachelor party needs to involve a night of bar-hopping and questionable decisions. If the groom and his crew are into gaming, why not take the party online? Virtual bachelor parties are becoming a legit way to bring the boys together—especially if some of the crew are scattered across different cities (or just prefer gaming over getting blackout drunk).
13. Bachelor Party Madness – The Ultimate Stag Night Showdown
This game is tailor-made for a wild bachelor party—featuring outrageous dares, hilarious drinking challenges, and trivia designed to put the groom on the spot. It’s like a virtual version of a rowdy night out, minus the risk of losing your best man in Vegas.
Bachelor Party Twist: Create custom prompts that target the groom’s most embarrassing moments or inside jokes.
14. Last Call Yahtzee – Roll, Drink, Repeat
Head over to Last Call Yahtzee for a drinking-fueled twist on the classic dice game. Roll the dice, strategize your plays, and brace yourself for drinking penalties.
Bachelor Party Twist: The first player to roll five of a kind (Yahtzee) gets to assign a shot to someone. If the groom scores the lowest at the end, he must give a heartfelt (and probably drunken) toast to his fiancée.
15. Marvel Rivals – Superhero Mayhem & Shots
Assemble your squad of heroes and villains in Marvel Rivals, but with a boozy twist. Every time you get knocked out, take a shot. If the groom gets eliminated first, he has to do a forfeit.
Bachelor Party Twist: If the groom clutches a win for the squad, everyone else takes a drink in his honor. Bonus: He gets to assign a dare to someone of his choice.
16. NFL or NBA 2K Drinking Challenges
Set up a tournament and add drinking rules:
- Concede a goal? Take a sip.
- Lose a match? Finish your drink.
- Groom gets a red card? Down a shot.
Bachelor Party Twist: The loser of the tournament has to send a cringy voice note to the bride-to-be.
17. Gartic Phone – Drunk Drawing & Absolute Chaos
If you’ve ever wanted to see what happens when bad drawing skills meet alcohol, Gartic Phone is the game for your group. It’s a mix between Pictionary and Telephone—players take turns drawing ridiculous prompts, then others try to guess what they are (with results getting progressively more absurd).
Bachelor Party Twist:
- The groom has to draw everything with his non-dominant hand.
- Wrong guesses = drinks.
- If the final interpretation of a drawing is way off, everyone drinks.
- Create custom prompts related to the groom’s wedding, relationship, or embarrassing past moments.
18. Drinking Game Alternatives for Lightweight Drinkers
Not everyone drinks alcohol (or can handle 15 pints in a row). Here’s how to keep them involved:
- Use spicy shots (Tabasco + water) instead of alcohol.
- Forfeits instead of shots (e.g., singing, wearing silly hats).
- Mini physical challenges (e.g., balancing a spoon on their nose for a minute).
Final Tips for a Legendary Stag Do
- Start with light games and build up the chaos.
- Mix up physical and mental challenges to keep things fresh.
- Make sure the groom actually survives the night!
A great stag do is about laughs, unforgettable moments, and just the right amount of humiliation. Whether you’re flipping cups, dodging forfeit shots, or making the groom wear a tutu, these drinking games guarantee a night to remember (or forget). Expect embarrassing photos, questionable choices, and stories that will haunt (or entertain) you for years to come!