Drunk Jenga: rules for every block

How to play the Jenga drinking game

1. Make your blocks

   Generate a set of 54 rules above, print them and tape one to each block, or write straight on the blocks with a pen. A standard stacking tower has 54 blocks.

2. Build the tower

   18 layers of three, each layer at right angles to the one below. Hide the rules on the inside or leave them showing; showing is more tactical.

3. Pull, place, play

   On your turn, use one hand to pull any block below the top layer and place it on top. Read the rule out loud and do it.

4. Crash

   Whoever knocks the tower over takes 3 sips (or a forfeit), then everyone helps rebuild.

Good rules for drinking Jenga blocks

A good set mixes quick sips with mini-games and a few rules that last. Roughly: 20 simple sip blocks (take, give, everyone), 15 mini-games (categories, rhyme, rock-paper-scissors), 10 lasting rules (Thumb Master, no swearing, accent until your next turn), 5 water or safe blocks and a handful of truths and dares. Our generator builds that mix for you at three levels: Classic, Party and Wild.

Jenga shots and giant Jenga

“Jenga shots” usually means blocks that say “take a shot”. We keep it to sips: a tower of 54 blocks with a shot on even a quarter of them is far too much for one evening. Swap in a small sip, or use shot glasses filled with any drink you like.

Giant (garden) Jenga works exactly the same outdoors; write the rules large with a marker and keep drinks off the tower table. See more outdoor drinking games.

Tipsy tower, drinking tower: same game?

Yes. “Tipsy tower”, “drinking tower”, “drunk Jenga” and “drinking Jenga” all describe a stacking block tower with rules on the blocks. JENGA® is a trademark of Hasbro; any stacking block tower works, and we’re not affiliated with them.

Drunk Jenga rule ideas

A few of the block rules in our generator, from classic to wild.

1. Block

   Take 1 sip.

2. Block

   The player on your left takes 1 sip.

3. Block

   Rhyme time: say a word; go round rhyming. First to fail takes 2 sips.

4. Block

   Never have I ever: say one; anyone who has takes 1 sip.

5. Block

   Oldest player gives out 2 sips.

6. Block

   Pull another block, right now.

7. Block

   Speak in an accent until your next turn.

8. Block

   Truth: answer any question from the group, or take 2 sips.

9. Block

   Dance for 15 seconds, no music. Refuse and take 2 sips.

10. Block

    Let the group choose your nickname for the night.

11. Block

    Hold a plank until your next turn, or take 2 sips.

12. Block

    Hum a song until someone guesses it, or take 2 sips.

13. Block

    Pull the next block with your eyes closed.

14. Block

    Text your crush “🍍”. Refuse and take 3 sips.

15. Block

    Call someone and sing Happy Birthday. Refuse and take 3 sips.

Drunk Jenga variations

Colour-coded blocks

Paint or mark blocks in four colours: red = drink, blue = give, green = rule, yellow = dare. Faster to read, easier to plan.

Truth-or-dare tower

Every block is a truth or a dare; anyone can take 2 sips instead.

Couples tower

Use the Wild set with couples-only blocks (compliments, memories, a slow dance).

No-alcohol tower

Set No alcohol before generating: every sip becomes a penalty point.

Tips for a good game

• Print labels on sticker paper, or use clear tape so rules survive spills.
• Keep at least 5 water or safe blocks in every set.
• Put the tower on a separate, steady table from the drinks.

Drunk Jenga: FAQ