The Unofficial House Rules For
Jenga
DRINKING RULES & PENALTIESReady to ruin the game?
Full List of House Rules
EncyclopediaUpdated: January 2026
The ultimate collection of adult house rules and drinking penalties for Jenga. We’ve curated the best ways to fix boring gameplay using mechanics from the world’s rudest card game.
- Timber Tax
- The person who knocks the tower over finishes their drink.
- The Vulture
- After placing a block, you nominate a 'Vulture' who must drink continuously while the next player takes their turn.
- Tremor Hand
- Use your non-dominant hand for the round.
- Social Block
- Middle blocks are 'Socials'—everyone drinks.
- History Lesson
- Tell a story while pulling. If you pause or say 'um', take a sip.
- The T-Rex
- Pull the block with your elbows tucked into your ribs.
- Eye Contact
- You must maintain eye contact with the player to your left while pulling. If you look at the tower, drink.
- Counting Crows
- Count backwards from 30 out loud while pulling. If you mess up, drink.
- Snapshot
- Everyone poses for a photo while you pull. If the tower falls, the photo is posted online.
- The Foundation
- You cannot pull from the top 3 completed rows.
How To Play
- Setup: Arrange the game of Jenga as normal.
- Inject: Press the "Spice It Up" button whenever the game gets boring or someone takes a turn.
- Obey: Perform the rule or drink the penalty.
- Repeat: Continue until there is a clear winner or everyone forgets the rules.
FAQ
What are the best drinking rules for Jenga?
Common rules include: "Timber Tax" and "The Vulture". Check the full list above for more chaos.
Is this official?
No. This is an unofficial add-on to make Jenga more adult-oriented.