Affordable Drinking Games

Great drinking games don't have to break the bank. Our affordable drinking games start at just €9 — and most of them have seen more action at our own parties than games costing three times as much. From card games to dice games to complete party sets, you'll find everything here without blowing your beer budget.

Why expensive doesn't mean better

There are drinking games out there for €50 with fancy packaging, wooden figures, and instructions longer than a rental contract. And then there are card games for €12 that you explain in two minutes and that carry the entire evening. Guess which ones actually hit the table more often.

The price of a drinking game says very little about how fun it is. What actually matters: Can you explain the rules in under a minute? Does it work with different group sizes? Will the materials survive more than three nights? Our budget-friendly games tick all three boxes — because we've tested them ourselves.

That doesn't mean expensive games are bad. But if you need something for your next pre-game that works right out of the box, you don't need to spend €40.

3 card games under €15 that survive every round

Card games are the most affordable category — and also the most versatile. With a single deck you can play Kings Cup, Bus Driver, Ring of Fire, and a dozen other games. Here are three favorites that keep coming back to our table:

Let's Get Drunk at €16.90 is the go-to for beginners. Draw a card, read it out, do it. No explanation needed, works with three or more people, and within 15 minutes nobody's scrolling their phone anymore.

Do or Drink takes it a step further: every card gives you a choice — complete the challenge or drink. The game thrives on the fact that nobody knows what's coming next. Works just as well with non-alcoholic drinks, by the way.

Buzzed is made for groups of four or more. The cards ask questions like "Who cried most recently?" — and whoever it applies to, drinks. Simple, fast, and after one round you'll know each other better than after a year of small talk.

What actually matters when buying

Three things decide whether an affordable drinking game is worth its price:

Materials: Cardboard cards that warp after the third night aren't a bargain — they're a waste of money. Look for coated or waterproof cards. For dice games, metal dice beat plastic every time.

Replayability: A game with 50 cards that you've memorized after three nights costs more per hour of play than a game with 200 cards you'll play for months. Check the card count and the number of variations.

Group flexibility: The best affordable drinking game works just as well with two people as with a group of eight. Games with rigid player counts collect dust faster.

Affordable vs. cheap — there's a difference

Affordable means: great game, fair price, built to last. Cheap means: looks okay in the shop, feels like a Happy Meal toy in your hands, and the rules stop making sense after three drinks.

We don't list games under €8 because below that, quality almost always suffers. Our most affordable games start at €9 and go up to €20 — that's the sweet spot where price and fun actually line up. Everything in our shop has been through our own hands first. If it feels cheap, it doesn't make the cut.

If you're unsure, start with our bestsellers — they're bestsellers for a reason. And if you don't like a game, you've got a 14-day return policy.