The Unofficial House Rules For
Twister
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 Twister. We’ve curated the best ways to fix boring gameplay using mechanics from the world’s rudest card game.
- Body Shot
- First to fall takes a shot.
- Color Bind
- Spinner lands on color you're already touching? Drink (straw/helper needed).
- Strip Twist
- Land on Red? Remove item of clothing.
- Spinner's Choice
- Spinner gets to choose a limb/color combo for someone.
- Face Down
- If a knee or elbow touches, drink.
- Tangle
- If you have to go under someone, they take a sip.
- Left/Right Confusion
- Move wrong limb? Drink.
- Hydration Station
- If play stops to drink, everyone must hold position.
- The Pretzel
- If you have all 4 limbs on different colors, give out 4 drinks.
- Last Man Standing
- Winner is immune from drinking for 10 minutes post-game.
How To Play
- Setup: Arrange the game of Twister 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 Twister?
Common rules include: "Body Shot" and "Color Bind". Check the full list above for more chaos.
Is this official?
No. This is an unofficial add-on to make Twister more adult-oriented.