5 Fun Food & Drinking Games to Spice Up Your Next Party

Planning a party with your besties, roommates, or colleagues? Tired of the same ol’ card games and need something more spicy (literally)? Whether you're sipping soda, smoothies, or something stronger—food and drinking games can take your night from chill to chaotic in the best way.

Here are 5 unforgettable food and drinking games you NEED to try for your next game night. Grab your snacks, glasses, and game face!

1. Color-Coordinated Bites & Sips

Theme: Eat or drink something that matches your outfit color
Best For: Icebreaker, house parties, casual brunches

How It Works:
Ask everyone to come dressed in a single color—like all red, green, yellow, or blue. They must bring a drink and snack in that same shade. So if someone shows up in yellow, they might bring mango juice and banana chips. The twist? Everyone gets to taste a bit from each other's plates and drinks!

Why It’s Fun:
You get to judge (lovingly) your friends’ food styling, enjoy a multi-color snack table, and try quirky drink combinations you’d never make yourself.

Add On: Create voting slips for “Most Aesthetic,” “Weirdest Combo,” and “Best Overall.”

2. Spicy Roulette

Theme: Hot snacks + risky dares
Best For: Small groups, chilli lovers, birthday nights

How It Works:
Set up a plate with identical-looking bites—some mild, some loaded with hot sauce. Think momos, fries, or pani puris. One by one, players pick a bite. If you get a spicy one, you must do a dare or drink (shot, chug, or sip depending on your vibe).

Why It’s Fun:
You never know if you’re about to bite into heaven or hell—and watching your friend tear up from an ultra-hot golgappa while doing a dare? Priceless.

Pro Tip: Have milk or lassi nearby to save the brave ones.

3. Never Have I Ever – With Snacks

Theme: Spill tea, snack your way through secrets
Best For: Girl’s night in, bonding with new friends, sleepovers

How It Works:
A food-twist on the classic drinking game. Sit in a circle with snacks in front of you. Take turns saying a “Never Have I Ever…” statement. But instead of taking a shot, you eat a bite if you have done it.

Why It’s Fun:
This version is more inclusive (and digestion-friendly), perfect if you're skipping alcohol but still want juicy conversation.

Snack Ideas: Popcorn, chips, momos, fruit slices – anything bite-sized!

4. The Masala Mystery Shot Game

Theme: Mystery ingredients + suspense = laughter and fear
Best For: Daredevils, couples night, college fests

How It Works:
Prepare 5-10 tiny shot glasses with mystery mixes—some yummy, some utterly weird. Think: mango juice + chilli powder, lemon soda + curd, or coffee + pickle juice. Place all shots on the table and let people pick blindly.

Once someone drinks it, they have to guess the ingredients. If they get it wrong, they take another shot!

Why It’s Fun:
The reactions. The overconfidence. The pure chaos of sipping something that tastes like toothpaste and garlic.

Make It Funnier: Throw in at least one “surprise winner shot” (like chocolate milkshake) for reward.

5. Sip & Switch

Theme: Musical chairs + drink roulette
Best For: Parties with 6+ people, mixed-age groups

How It Works:
Line up chairs with different labeled cups (water, juice, mocktails, sodas, etc.). Start music, and have everyone walk in a circle. When the music stops, you must drink whatever’s in front of the chair you land on. One of them will be a weird mystery drink!

Add a challenge: Each round, remove a chair and increase the chaos. You can also add cards under the cups with actions like “Trade drinks,” “Chug it,” “Name a Bollywood movie in 3 seconds,” etc.

Why It’s Fun:
It combines movement, luck, and surprise sips—and trust us, the chaos is peak party fun.

Bonus Tips 

• Have backups: Always keep extra napkins, paper cups, and water.
• Make it optional: Not everyone drinks alcohol. Keep fun non-alcoholic options too.
• Set the mood: Lights, music, and a theme make the experience even better.
• Add a scoreboard: If your group is competitive, track who’s winning across games.

Bonus Game Pick: These Cards Will Get You Drunk

If you want something quick, chaotic, and laugh-out-loud funny—These Cards Will Get You Drunk is a party favorite. Just draw cards and do what they say—whether it’s answering wild questions, performing dares, or nominating friends to drink. Super easy to play and ideal when you don't want to set anything up!

Food and drink bring people together—but add a game element and it turns into a party to remember. These games are not just delicious but guaranteed to break the ice, create hilarious memories, and leave your guests asking for a sequel night.

So the next time someone says, “What should we play?” —you’ll know exactly what to serve and stir up.

P.S. Want more fun desi-themed board games?
If you're loving the idea of games with a twist, check out DesiBoardGames.com for quirky, culture-packed games perfect for any game night. Think: Bollywood drama, Indian nostalgia, and total desi chaos—in board game form.

Which one are you trying first? Tag your gang and plan the chaos!