How To Play The “Thunderstruck” Drinking Game

“Thunderstruck” is a drinking game that’s typically played with the AC/DC song “Thunderstruck” as the centerpiece.

It’s a very simple game, yet it can be intense and a lot of fun, especially for fans of the song.

This game is a great game to play with a larger group, along with more drinking games like, Chandeliers, Stump, TV Moustache, Killer, Six Cups, the Straight Face drinking game, Aces and the “F The Dealer” drinking game.

Here’s how to play the Thunderstruck drinking game.

What You’ll Need

1. Music Player: To play “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC.
2. Drinks: Alcoholic beverages for participants, with non-alcoholic options for those who prefer them.

Number of Players

• Any number of players: Suitable for both small and large groups.

Objective

The aim is to drink every time you hear the word “Thunder” in the song “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC.

Game Setup

• Prepare the Music: Have the song “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC ready to play on a music player.
• Drink Preparation: Ensure each player has their drink of choice.

Tunderstruck Drinking Game Rules

1. Starting the Game:
   • Players sit or stand in a circle around the music player.
   • Start playing the song “Thunderstruck.”
2. Drinking Turns:
   • Choose a player to start the game. As soon as the song starts and the word “Thunder” is heard for the first time, this player starts drinking.
   • They continue drinking until the word “Thunder” is mentioned again. At that point, the next player in the circle starts drinking, and this continues around the circle.
3. Continuing Play:
   • Players take turns drinking each time the word “Thunder” is sung.
   • There are parts of the song where “Thunder” isn’t said for a while, so the player who gets stuck during these parts will end up drinking for a longer time.
4. Ending the Game:
   • The game ends when the song is over.

Variations

• Multiple Songs: For a longer game, create a playlist with songs that have repetitive words, and apply the same rule to each song.
• Custom Rules: Add additional rules for specific parts of the song or for different words in the lyrics.

Strategy Tips

1. Stay Alert: Pay close attention to the song and be ready to start or stop drinking when it’s your turn.
2. Pace Yourself: Depending on your position in the circle, you may end up drinking for an extended period, so pace yourself accordingly.

Customization

• Feel free to adapt the game to suit the preferences of your group or to fit the theme of your gathering.
• You can also play this game using other songs with repetitive lyrics or motifs.

The Thunderstruck Drinking Game

“Thunderstruck” is a simple yet engaging drinking game that’s perfect for music lovers and those looking for an easy-to-play, high-energy game. It’s ideal for lively gatherings where guests are ready to enjoy some classic rock and a bit of drinking fun.

Always remember to play responsibly, ensuring that everyone involved is comfortable and having a good time.

Much like more fun music drinking games like Roxeanne, the Taylor Swift drinking game and the Led Zeppelin drinking game, it is fun and gets the party started.

So crank up AC/DC, get ready to listen for “Thunder,” and let the fun begin!