The “Hungry Hungry Hippos” drinking game transforms the classic children’s game into an adult-friendly competition involving pong balls and beer.
It’s a lively and engaging game that tests players’ precision and speed, all while navigating through drinks.
Here’s how to set up and play the Hungry Hungry Hippos drinking game.
Need To Play
- Pong Balls: One for each player.
- Solo Cups: A large number to fill the playing surface.
- Beer: To fill the cups about a quarter full.
Number of Players
- 2 to 8 players: Can be adjusted based on the size of your playing area and the number of available cups.
Objective
To bounce pong balls into cups and drink the contents, aiming to capture and empty the most cups by the game’s end.
Game Setup
- Cup Arrangement: Arrange solo cups in a honeycomb pattern (or any other pattern of your choosing) across the table. Ensure cups are evenly spaced and accessible to all players.
- Filling Cups: Pour beer into each cup, filling them about a quarter of the way.
Hungry Hungry Hippos Drinking Game Rules
- Starting the Game: All players stand around the table, each with a pong ball in hand.
- Simultaneous Play: On a count of three, all players simultaneously attempt to bounce their balls into any of the cups on the table.
- Drinking: When a player successfully bounces a ball into a cup, they must immediately pull the cup, drink the contents, and set the empty cup aside before continuing to shoot.
- Continued Play: Players continue to bounce, drink, and collect cups. There’s no turn-taking; the game proceeds in a free-for-all fashion, with players shooting as quickly as they can manage.
- Winning: The game concludes once all cups have been claimed and emptied. The player who has collected the most cups is declared the winner. (choose a punishment for the losers should you deem fit).
Player Safety
- Drink Responsibly: It’s essential to monitor alcohol intake and ensure all players are comfortable with the pace of the game.
- Hydration: Encourage drinking water throughout the game to stay hydrated.
- Non-Alcoholic Options: Use non-alcoholic beverages for those who prefer not to drink alcohol.
The Hungry Hungry Hippos Drinking Game
The “Hungry Hungry Hippos” pong style drinking game offers a fast-paced and fun twist on a beloved childhood game, perfect for adult parties looking to combine nostalgia with a bit of competitive spirit.
It’s a simple yet entertaining way to get guests laughing, drinking, and engaging in friendly competition.
Remember, the key to a great game night is not just the fun and competition but ensuring that everyone plays safely and responsibly.
Check out some other fun drinking games like Battle Sips, Civil War Pong, Up And Down Luck, 52 Black-Out, Pai Gow Poker, Eight-34, Indian Poker, Lose, Card of Lies, Knock-Out Poker and Sloppy Hockey.
