Friends Drinking Game
Looking for a fun way to watch Friends? Our drinking game guide has you covered! With easy rules and helpful tips, you'll turn your next marathon into a hilarious and unforgettable event. Ideal for any fans of Friends looking to have a great time!
✍️ July 11, 2024
Friends is one of the most popular TV shows of all time. It’s an American sitcom that follows the lives of 6 friends in their twenties while living in New York City. So, it’s no surprise that Friends inspired a drinking game for its fans.
Whether you’re planning to binge-watch the entire series or catch up on some of your favorite episodes, this drinking game will make your Friends experience even more memorable. So grab your friends, some drinks, and get ready to say cheers to one of the best shows out there!
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How to Play the Friends Drinking Game
Playing the Friends drinking game is simple and easy. All you need is a group of friends, some drinks, and an episode (or more) of Friends.
1. Step 1: Gather your friends and decide which episodes you want to watch.
You can choose specific ones or go for a marathon from start to finish.
Step 2: Set up your drinks.
Everyone should have their cup or glass filled with their preferred drink.
Step 3: Follow the rules for the scene-based game (see below).
When any of the following scenes happen, take a sip or a shot:
- Any of the friends drinks a coffee.
- A celebrity makes an appearance.
- The hallway between Monica/Rachel’s and Chandler/Joey’s apartment is shown.
- The exterior of Central Perk is shown.
- Any two or more main characters hug.
- Gunther moans to himself how much he loves/wants Rachel.
- Any of the main character’s parents show up.
- Janice does her famous laugh.
- All six main characters play a game (poker, Twister, Happy Days Game, etc.).
- Phoebe’s brother does or says something weird.
- Monica’s mom says something passive-aggressive.
- Someone mentions “Ugly Naked Guy”.
- Any of the six main characters kiss a non-main character.
- Chandler and Joey are chilling in their armchairs.
- Janice says, “Oh my god!”
- Marcel, the monkey, shows up.
- Any of the main characters sleeps with another main character.
- Chandler’s actual job is revealed.
- Paolo shows up.
- Anyone breaks up with someone.
- Dr. Green is nice to Ross.
- There is a flashback.
- Someone mentions “Regina Phalange”.
- Ross says Rachel’s name instead of Emily during their wedding.
- Rachel wears a skirt.
- Any of the main characters are at work.
Step 4 (Optional): Choose a character and drink!
If you want to keep things interesting, assign a character to each player, and whenever that character appears or says something, the assigned player has to take a shot. Here are some character-specific rules to consider:
If you choose Chandler…
- Drink whenever he tells a bad joke.
- Drink whenever he drops his sarcastic, cynical facade.
- Drink whenever someone thinks he is gay.
- Drink whenever he mentions his parents’ divorce.
If you choose Monica…
- Drink whenever she starts to clean everything.
- Drink whenever she is being overambitious.
- Drink whenever she cooks.
- Drink whenever someone mentions that she used to be fat.
- Drink whenever Monica introduces a date.
If you choose Phoebe…
- Drink whenever she sings ”Smelly Cat”.
- Drink whenever she talks about her tragic childhood.
- Drink whenever she dates a weirdo.
- Drink whenever she brings up her deceased mother.
- Drink whenever she mentions her sister, Ursula.
If you choose Joey…
- Drink whenever he says, “How you doin’?”
- Drink whenever he doesn’t understand something that should be totally obvious.
- Drink whenever he says something stupid.
- Drink whenever he has an audition.
- Drink whenever he becomes territorial about food.
If you choose Ross…
- Drink whenever he gets jealous.
- Drink whenever he says, “Pivot!”
- Drink whenever he talks about dinosaurs.
- Drink whenever he corrects someone.
- Drink whenever he gets married.
If you choose Rachel…
- Drink whenever she mentions Barry.
- Drink whenever someone calls someone “Honey”.
Friends Drinking Game Rules
This Friends drinking game is designed to be flexible and easy to follow. Feel free to add or remove rules as you wish!
1. Mix up your drinks! After you’re done watching the first episode, switch drinks with someone else.
2. If any of the main characters cries, everyone takes a sip. Well, let’s face it, that happens a lot in Friends.
3. If there is an argument between Ross and Rachel, take a shot. Don’t get drunk too fast!
4. Whenever Chandler makes a sarcastic comment, everyone must take a sip. He can’t help it!
5. If Joey talks about his acting career or an audition, take a drink. He’s always striving for that big break.
6. Everyone takes a shot whenever the phrase “We were on a break!” is mentioned. It’s a pivotal moment in the series.
7. If Phoebe performs a song at Central Perk, everyone drinks for the duration of the song. Bonus sip if it’s “Smelly Cat”.
8. Everyone must take two sips whenever Monica mentions or displays her competitive nature. Look out for those intense game nights!
Well, there you have it - the Friends drinking game to make your viewing experience even more fun. Remember to drink responsibly and have a great time with your friends! Who knows, you might just end up feeling like one of the gang at Central Perk. Cheers!
