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The Line-Up – Rank the Group in Secret and Drink
Rank the group:
Who would fall asleep at the party?
How to play:
- Read the criterion out loud to everyone.
- Everyone secretly writes down their ranking of the group (1 = best, last = worst).
- Count down from three and everyone reveals their rankings simultaneously.
- The one ranked last by the most people drinks 2 sips!
- In case of a tie, all involved drink.
- Press "Shuffle the order" to randomize the criteria.
How to play The Line-Up
The Line-Up is a drinking game where everyone in the group secretly ranks each other by fun criteria – who would fall asleep at the party, who is most charismatic, who would become famous fastest? Everyone reveals their ranking simultaneously, and the one ranked last by the most people drinks.
With 35 different criteria and the option to shuffle the order randomly, there are always new surprises. The game is guaranteed to spark discussions about who is really what in the friend group.
Rules
- Read the criterion out loud to all players.
- Everyone secretly writes down their ranking of the group (1 = best, last = worst).
- Count down from three and everyone reveals their rankings simultaneously.
- The one ranked last by the most people drinks 2 sips.
- In case of a tie, all involved drink. Press "Shuffle the order" to randomize the criteria.
Frequently asked questions about The Line-Up drinking game
What's the point of ranking in secret?
The secret format ensures everyone is honest and not influenced by each other's answers. It creates genuine reactions and surprising results when everyone reveals simultaneously.
What happens in a tie?
If two or more players share last place with the same number of "last" votes, all involved drink 2 sips each.
Can you skip criteria you don't like?
Yes! Use "Previous" and "Next" to navigate between criteria, or press "Shuffle the order" to randomize. There's no obligation to complete all 35 criteria.
Does The Line-Up work for people who don't know each other well?
The game is actually fun precisely then! You quickly get to know new people through natural discussions about who fits what.
How many criteria are in the game?
The game has 35 different ranking criteria, and you can shuffle the order to make it feel fresh each time. Press "Reveal!" to see who drinks.