Edward 40 Hands

• 🎴  How to Play Edward 40 Hands
• 📏  Edward 40 Hands Rules
• 🌀  Edward 40 Hands Variations
• ❓  FAQs about Edward 40 Hands

Some drinking games are about skill. Some are about speed. Edward 40 Hands? It’s about full-blown chaos. Also known as Edward Fortyhands, this game is less “friendly round of drinks” and more “strapped into a liquid death trap with no escape except through 80 ounces of malt liquor and a very strong bladder.”

Inspired by Edward Scissorhands, this boozy tradition involves duct-taping a 40-ounce bottle of beer (or malt liquor, for the brave) to each of your hands. You drink. You suffer. You question your choices.

And you do it all with the commitment of someone who cannot, under any circumstances, use their hands for anything else—including, yes, going to the bathroom. What could go wrong?

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How to play Edward 40 Hands

The name says it all. In Edward 40 Hands, you become a human beer puppet, your hands wrapped in duct tape and 40oz bottles. You drink your way to freedom—or until you cry uncle.

1. Tape two 40s to your hands

Before anything else, get a friend to tape one 40-ounce bottle to each of your hands. You cannot remove them, touch your face, answer texts, or open doors until they’re both empty. You are now Edward Fortyhands.

2. No bathroom breaks until you’re done

This is the unspoken horror of the game. No bathroom breaks. If you need to pee and haven’t finished both bottles? Too bad. You either hold it or quit. (Pro tip: go before you start.)

3. Drink both bottles to win

The first person to finish both bottles wins. But honestly, anyone who finishes at all deserves a standing ovation. Finishing both means you’ve survived 80 ounces of malt liquor, taped fists, and one truly questionable life decision.

4. Prepare ahead

Make sure everything you need (snacks, water, your phone, emotional support) is within reach before the game begins. Once you’re taped in, you’re helpless. You’ll need someone to help open doors, adjust your playlist, and untape you once you’re done.

Edward 40 Hands rules

This game is less about finesse and more about commitment. Still, there are ways to approach it so you don’t become that story everyone tells the next day.

1. Pace yourself

This isn’t a chugging contest—unless you want it to be. If you’re not used to 80 ounces of beer in one sitting, go slow. Sip smart and listen to your body before it stages a very public protest.

2. Eat before you start

This isn’t optional. Drinking that much malt liquor on an empty stomach is asking for disaster. Have a decent meal beforehand, and keep salty snacks nearby to help you survive.

3. Use light malt liquor (or don’t)

If you’re in it for the fun, go with lighter malt liquor like PBR or Olde English. If you’re in it to black out and hate yourself tomorrow, grab a Steel Reserve (8.1% ABV) and prepare for a one-way trip to Regret Town.

4. Make it a team effort

Have a sober friend ready to tape you up, take photos, and check in on people mid-game. You don’t want your entire party stuck with duct-taped hands and no one to help when things go sideways.

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Edward 40 Hands variations

Once you’ve played the original, you can add twists to keep things exciting—or even more ridiculous. Edward Fortyhands is a flexible format. Here are some favorite spin-offs:

1. Edward Mystery Hands

Instead of standard malt liquor, use one normal 40 and one “mystery drink.” It could be a weird cocktail, a pickle juice mix, or whatever horrors your friends invent. You won’t know until you sip. Chaos and nausea await.

2. Edward Team Hands

Partner up. Tape one arm of each person together with a bottle in between, then do the same with the other arms. Four 40s, two people, one very messy co-op experience. You’ll have to coordinate drinking and movement like some kind of drunk Voltron.

3. Frozen Hands Edition

Freeze the bottles halfway before the game starts. As you drink, the ice melts—but the cold bottles add an icy twist. Bonus: your hands go numb faster, and your misery increases exponentially.

4. Edward Opposites Hands

Tape the bottles upside down. Yup, upside down. This forces players to drink awkwardly and carefully, or risk getting drenched. Great for outdoor games and absolute chaos.

5. HIMYM-Style Edward 40 Hands

Inspired by How I Met Your Mother, this version comes with themed mini-challenges:

• “Suit Up!” – Not wearing a blazer? Take a sip.
• “Have You Met Ted?” – Introduce yourself to someone new.
• “Slap Bet” – Every HIMYM reference = everyone drinks.

FAQs about Edward 40 Hands

1. What is Edward 40 Hands?

It’s a drinking game where you duct-tape a 40oz bottle of malt liquor to each hand and drink both before you’re allowed to untape. It’s absurd, hilarious, and mildly dangerous.

2. Is Edward Fortyhands the same thing?

Yes—Edward Fortyhands is just the spelled-out version of Edward 40 Hands. Both names refer to the same beautifully stupid game.

3. Can I go to the bathroom during Edward 40 Hands?

Only after you’ve finished both bottles. Plan ahead. Seriously.

4. Is Edward 40 Hands dangerous?

It can be. 80oz of malt liquor is a lot. Always drink responsibly, know your limits, eat beforehand, and have a sober friend around.

5. What if I can’t finish the bottles?

Then you lose the game—but probably win at staying alive. Not everyone is built for the 40 Hands life, and that’s okay.

6. Are there lighter versions of the game?

Yup! Try:

• Edward 20 Hands (with 20oz bottles)
• Solo Cup Showdown (tape solo cups instead)
• Edward 12 Hands (regular beer cans)

These are perfect if you want the laughs without full destruction.