6 Minutes Drinking Game – Music Quiz with Drinking Rules
Guess the artists and songs in 6 minutes — sudden death decides the loser!
How to play:
All players sit in a circle and split into teams of 2–4. One player sets a 6-minute timer. Nobody looks at the timer once it has started. Find a playlist on Spotify with well-known songs. Play a random song for 15 seconds.
Scoring:
- Guess only the song name → hand out 1 sip to another team
- Guess song name and artist → hand out 2 sips to another team
- Can't guess anything → take 3 sips yourself
- You can pass 2 times per turn
Rotation:
After their round, the team takes the phone and plays the next song. It is then the next team's turn. Continue until the timer goes off.
Sudden Death:
When the timer goes off, it's sudden death. Play continues but passing is no longer allowed. The first team that fails to guess the artist or song must chug their drinks.
How to Play the 6 Minutes Drinking Game
A music quiz format where players have 6 minutes to correctly guess song snippets. Those who guess wrong drink. Can be played with Spotify or YouTube. Sudden death decides the final loser.
Rules
- Split into teams of 2–4 players and set a 6-minute timer.
- Play a random song for 15 seconds — the team whose turn it is guesses.
- Correct song name: hand out 1 sip. Correct song + artist: hand out 2 sips.
- Can't guess: take 3 sips yourself. You can pass 2 times per turn.
- After the timer: sudden death without passing — first team to miss chugs their drinks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 6 Minutes drinking game?
6 Minutes is a music quiz drinking game where teams compete to guess songs and artists from 15-second clips. Those who guess wrong drink, and sudden death decides the loser.
What playlist should you use for 6 Minutes?
Choose a Spotify playlist with well-known hits from different decades and genres. "Greatest hits," "2010s hits," or "Party mix" work great for varied guessing.
Can you play 6 Minutes without alcohol?
Absolutely! Replace alcohol with soda, juice, or water. The game is just as fun without alcohol — the competitive spirit makes it exciting regardless.
What is sudden death in 6 Minutes?
After the 6-minute timer goes off, play continues without the option to pass. The first team that fails to guess the artist or song must chug their drinks.
How many teams work best for 6 Minutes?
The game is best with 2–4 teams (4–16 players total). With just 2 teams it's more intense; with 4 teams there's more downtime between turns but more overall suspense.