Never Have I Ever Drinking Game

Never Have I Ever is the classic get-to-know-you drinking game. One player says something they have never done, and anyone who has done it takes a sip.

There is no equipment and no setup, so it works anywhere. Below are the rules and a list of questions to get the round going.

Players
3-15
You need
Drinks for everyone

How to Play Never Have I Ever

How to play: Sit in a circle. Going around, each player starts a sentence with "Never have I ever" and finishes it with something they have never done. Anyone who has done it takes a sip. The person who said it does not drink, since they have never done it.

Optional fingers version: Everyone holds up five fingers. Instead of only drinking, you put a finger down each time you have done the thing. The first player with no fingers left finishes their drink.

Questions to get started:

  • Never have I ever fallen asleep in a movie theater.
  • Never have I ever pretended to know a song I did not know.
  • Never have I ever sent a text to the wrong person.
  • Never have I ever gone a whole day in pajamas.
  • Never have I ever lied about my age.
  • Never have I ever cried during a cartoon.
  • Never have I ever eaten food that fell on the floor.
  • Never have I ever forgotten someone's name right after meeting them.
  • Never have I ever stalked an ex online.
  • Never have I ever binge-watched a whole season in one day.
  • Never have I ever pretended to be sick to skip work or school.
  • Never have I ever sung karaoke.
  • Never have I ever gotten lost in a store.
  • Never have I ever re-gifted a present.
  • Never have I ever walked into a glass door.
  • Never have I ever laughed at a joke I did not get.
  • Never have I ever broken a bone.
  • Never have I ever been on a blind date.
  • Never have I ever stayed up all night.
  • Never have I ever cut my own hair.
  • Never have I ever ghosted someone.
  • Never have I ever had a crush on a teacher.
  • Never have I ever cheated at a board game.
  • Never have I ever eaten a whole pizza by myself.
  • Never have I ever been kicked out of a bar or club.
  • Never have I ever said "I love you" first.
  • Never have I ever fallen in public.
  • Never have I ever read the last page of a book first.
  • Never have I ever slid into someone's DMs.
  • Never have I ever forgotten a friend's birthday.

Tips

  • Match the questions to the room. What is funny with old friends can be awkward with coworkers.
  • Aim at things a few people have done. Statements nobody drinks to slow the game down.
  • Anyone can pass on a question they are not comfortable with.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you play Never Have I Ever as a drinking game?

Players take turns saying something they have never done. Anyone who has done it takes a sip. The game keeps going around the circle for as long as you like.

Who drinks in Never Have I Ever?

Everyone who has done the thing drinks. The person who made the statement does not, because they have never done it.

Can you play Never Have I Ever without alcohol?

Yes. Use the five fingers version with no drinks at all, or sip any drink you like. The questions are the fun part.

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