Rice Purity Test Drinking Game: Rules for a Responsible 21+ Game Night

The rice purity test drinking game is exactly what it sounds like: the classic 100-question quiz, played with a group, where checked boxes cost you sips. It is one of the most popular ways the test gets played at parties — part icebreaker, part confession booth, part comedy show. Done right, it is hilarious. Done wrong, it is a fast track to a ruined night.

This guide gives you complete rules: the core scoring-to-sips mechanic, three variations for different vibes, and — most importantly — a firm responsible-drinking framework. This game is for adults of legal drinking age only (21+ in the US). If anyone in the group is underage or not drinking, the non-alcoholic version below keeps them fully included.

For the non-drinking version of group play, see our general guide to playing the test with friends on game night.

Before You Start: The Ground Rules

Every good drinking game needs rules about the drinking before rules about the game. Agree on these out loud, before anyone opens the quiz:

• Everyone is 21+. No exceptions, no “just one drink.” If someone is underage, they play the non-alcoholic version or sit this one out.
• Sips, not shots. The default unit is a sip of beer, wine, or a mixed drink — never a shot per question. With 100 questions, shot-based rules are dangerous, full stop.
• Anyone can pass, anytime, no questions asked. “I pass” ends the discussion — no teasing, no peer pressure. This rule is sacred.
• Eat first, water between rounds. Have food and water available; alternate each alcoholic drink with water.
• Know the exit plan. Nobody drives after drinking. Sort rides, designated drivers, or crash space before the first question.
• The quiz is the entertainment, not the excuse. If it stops being fun for anyone, it stops.

What You Need

• One phone or laptop per player (everyone takes the quiz on their own device)
• Drinks of choice — plus a full non-alcoholic option (soda, juice, sparkling water) for anyone opting out of alcohol
• A way to share scores at the end (reading aloud works fine)
• Snacks and water

Core Rules: The Classic Version

This is the standard way to play, and it works for groups of 3 to 10.

Setup

Everyone opens the Rice Purity Test on their own phone at the same time. Agree on the sip rules below, then start.

The Sip Mechanic

Go through the 100 questions together — reading each aloud is half the fun. For every question you check “yes” to, take one sip.

That is the entire mechanic: one checked box = one sip. It self-balances — more experienced players drink more (endlessly funny to the group) while less experienced players stay relatively sober (which keeps the game safe).

The Score Reveal

After all 100 questions, everyone reveals their final score at the same time (count down from three). Then apply the score-bracket consequences:

• 90–100 (“The Angel”): The group toasts you. You get to invent one house rule for the rest of the night (keep it kind).
• 70–89: Take one celebratory sip and share the story behind your funniest checked box — if you want to.
• 50–69: The group votes on your best quiz story; the winner assigns two sips to anyone else.
• 30–49: Answer three group questions about your checked boxes — you may pass on any of them.
• 0–29 (“The Legend”): Everyone else drinks in your honor. You are done drinking for the round — you have earned the rest.

House Rules Worth Adding

• Honesty toast: admit you lied on a question and correct it, and the whole group drinks to your honesty.
• Tie scores: Tied players do a cheers and each shares one story.
• Phone-a-friend veto: Each player gets one “skip” they can use on any single question, no explanation needed.

Variation 1: The Guessing Game (Best for Close Friends)

Instead of everyone silently checking boxes, play it as a prediction game:

1. Read each question aloud.
2. Before anyone answers, the group guesses who will check it.
3. Everyone reveals simultaneously — anyone the group guessed wrong about assigns a sip to someone who guessed wrong.

This version is less about drinking and more about how well you know each other — the comedy comes from the surprises. Cap it at 30–40 of the tamest questions to keep the pace lively.

Variation 2: Couples Showdown

Each partner takes the test separately, then you compare — but with a twist. Before revealing, each partner guesses the other’s final score. Whoever guesses closer wins; the loser takes a sip for every 5 points they were off.

A great date-night game — the score gap is the entertainment. For the full playbook, read our guide to playing the test as a couple.

Variation 3: The Tame Ten (Low-Alcohol / Mixed Groups)

Only play questions 1–10 — the gentlest ones on the test (hand-holding, dates, dancing). One sip per checked box, and the whole thing is over in ten minutes. This is the version for:

• Mixed groups where some people are drinking lightly
• Early in the evening, as a warm-up before other games
• Anyone who wants the fun of the format without 100 rounds of sips

The Non-Alcoholic Version (Everyone Included)

Replace every sip with one of the following, and the game works identically:

• A sip of soda, juice, or sparkling water
• A bite of a snack (spicy snacks make this genuinely funny)
• A “truth” — answer a lighthearted question from the group

Nobody should feel like a side character for not drinking — the non-alcoholic version is often the funniest one. Run it with confidence.

Responsible Drinking: The Non-Negotiable Section

Let us be direct, because this matters more than any rule above:

• Pace yourself. About one standard drink per hour is a commonly cited guideline; the sip mechanic keeps you well under that — but only if you stick to sips.
• Never chug as a punishment. Any rule that demands fast or large-volume drinking is a bad rule. Veto it on sight.
• Watch your friends. If someone is getting too drunk, switch them to water — kindly, without making it a joke.
• The game is not a dare to drink more. A low score is not a drinking achievement and “keeping up” is not a competition. The quiz measures life experiences, not alcohol tolerance.
• Some medications and health conditions do not mix with alcohol. If that applies to you, the non-alcoholic version is the right call, no explanation owed.
• If someone wants to stop, the game adapts. Drop the drinking and keep playing for stories — the quiz is arguably funnier sober, because everyone remembers them.

After the Game

The best part is not the drinking — it is the stories. “Wait, you have to explain that one” is the sentence that makes the night. Take a group photo with everyone’s scores, argue about the most surprising answer, and enjoy the funniest score reactions people have shared.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you play the rice purity test drinking game?

Everyone takes the quiz simultaneously; each “yes” costs one sip. Reveal scores together, apply the score-bracket consequences, and always let anyone pass or play the non-alcoholic version.

Is the rice purity test drinking game safe?

It can be, if played responsibly: 21+ only, sips not shots, food and water available, anyone can pass without pressure, and no driving afterward. The 100-question format means shot-based rules are unsafe — stick to the sip mechanic in this guide.

Can underage people play?

Not the drinking version. Underage players should use the non-alcoholic version (soda sips, snacks, or dares), which plays identically and is just as fun.

How many players work best?

Three to ten is the sweet spot. Fewer than three loses the group energy; more than ten makes reading questions aloud drag. For big parties, split into smaller groups and compare winning scores at the end.

Just for fun — your score doesn’t define you. Play for the stories, drink responsibly, and make sure everyone gets home safe.