Gather round, Friends enthusiasts! Our Friends Drinking Game is here to turn your favorite sitcom into a lively get-together. So why not invite your buddies, line up your favorite drinks, and relive those timeless moments with Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe in the backdrop of New York City?
Game Setup
Before diving into this nostalgia-fueled adventure, let’s lay down the basics:
- Episodes: Any episodes from the Friends series
- Drinks: Your choice of alcoholic beverage (beer, wine, or themed cocktails)
- Participants: At least 2 players (since good friends always make a party!)
- Optional: A printed copy of the drinking rules for easy reference during the game
Decide the quantity you’ll drink for each rule before starting the game!
Rules
Keep your eyes peeled and your glasses full! Take a sip of your drink whenever any of the following iconic events unravel:
Main Characters
- Ross Geller
- Gets divorced or brings up one of his ex-wives
- Utters “Unagi” or talks about his dinosaur-related career
- Blames “the break” as an excuse for his romantic relationships
- Rachel Green
- Sports an eye-catching, fashionable outfit
- Has a romantic storyline or chemistry moment with Ross
- Brings up or expresses gratitude for Gunther’s quiet devotion
- Monica Geller
- Demonstrates her neurotic cleanliness or obsession with order
- Recalls or is teased about her past overweight self
- Exhibits her competitive spirit in a game or challenge
- Chandler Bing
- Makes a sarcastic or witty joke
- Experiences difficulties with his romantic relationships (Janice, etc.)
- Exhibits behavior or coping mechanisms from his dysfunctional childhood
- Joey Tribbiani
- Says his trademark pick-up line, “How you doin’?”
- Demonstrates gluttony, especially if it’s related to pizza or sandwiches
- Acts clueless, misunderstands a situation, or showcases his man-child nature
- Phoebe Buffay
- Sings or performs one of her quirky, original songs
- Spooky tales about her homeless past experiences
- Channels or brings up her disturbing alter-ego, Regina Phalange
Supporting Characters & Recurring Events
- Janice Litman-Goralnik
- Appears on-screen with her trademark laugh or saying, “Oh, My God!”
- Breaks up or gets back together with Chandler
- Central Perk Moments
- A group hangout scene unfolds at Central Perk café
- Gunther is shown working or speaking to the main characters
- A character is seen working at Central Perk
- Apartment Switch: Characters switch apartments or mention the classic apartment bet
- Fist Bump: Joey and Chandler’s fist bump ritual or “roommate hug”
- Long-running Joke: Ugly Naked Guy, Ross and Rachel’s break, or the mysterious contents of Monica’s closet
Optional Rules
- Guest Stars: Any time a recognizable guest star appears on the show
- Catchphrases: When any character repeats their catchphrases or trademark expressions
Game End
When the episode you’re watching wraps up, it’s time to call it a night (or pause the fun before diving into another round). With ten seasons of Friends, there’s always more to enjoy!
So gather your closest pals, join the Friends crew, and raise your glasses as you laugh together through memories of your favorite quintessential ’90s sitcom. Cheers! 🍻
