Are you a die-hard fan of “The Office”? Do you dream of throwing the best Dundie Awards after-party Michael Scott could ever imagine? Well, grab your beet juice (or a stiff drink) and get ready, because we’re about to turn your next binge-watching session into the ultimate “The Office” TV series drinking game!
Whether you’re a casual viewer or consider yourself Scranton’s biggest superfan, this drinking game is guaranteed to have you laughing (and possibly stumbling) through every cringe-worthy moment and hilarious mishap at Dunder Mifflin.
Think you can handle the chaotic energy of Michael Scott, the awkwardness of Jim and Pam, or the sheer intensity of Dwight Schrute? Good, because this “dunder mifflin drinking game” is about to put your knowledge to the test. So put on your best office attire, stock up on “The Office” drinking game ingredients, and prepare for a night you might not remember – but your co-workers definitely will.
I. What You’ll Need to Play the Office
Alright, let’s get into the nitty-gritty! To play the ultimate The Office drinking game, you’ll need these essentials:
The Basics:
- Your favorite beverage: Beer (think local Scranton breweries for a true Dunder Mifflin feel), vodka (for those Schrute Farms beet cocktails), tequila (for chaotic Kevin moments), or wine if you’re feeling fancy.
- Cups, shot glasses, or whatever else fits your drinking game style.
- Snacks! Pretzels for Pretzel Day, chili for Kevin, or anything else your favorite Dunder Mifflin crew might enjoy.
Superfan Status:
- Your “The Office” knowledge: Whether you’re streaming on Netflix, Peacock, or have the DVD box set memorized, you gotta know your stuff for this drinking game.
- Enthusiasm: Get ready to laugh, yell at the screen, and possibly even shed a tear (of laughter or despair) as you relive iconic moments.
Optional, but Highly Encouraged:
- “The Office” themed gear: Dress up as your favorite character or wear your favorite Dunder Mifflin merch.
- A sense of humor and lack of shame: This drinking game is not for the faint of heart!
II. The Office Drinking Game Rules: Characters’ Actions & Dialogues
Take a Sip:
- Michael Scott:
- Mispronounces a word or name
- Says something unintentionally hilarious in a serious moment.
- Tries too hard to be “cool” or liked.
- Inappropriately tries to insert himself into a conversation he wasn’t part of.
- Dwight Schrute:
- Brings up his beet farm.
- Talks about karate, weapons, or survival skills.
- Excessively praises Michael, even if it’s unwarranted.
- Quotes a line from Battlestar Galactica.
- Jim Halpert:
- Makes a subtle joke to the camera.
- Gives a smirk or exasperated look directly at the camera.
- Successfully pulls off a prank on Dwight.
- Pam Beesly:
- Quietly judges someone’s behavior with a side-eye.
- Makes a sarcastic comment under her breath.
- Kevin Malone:
- Talks about food in an oddly passionate way.
- Spills something on himself.
- Makes a simple math mistake.
- Angela Martin
- Judges someone’s outfit or lifestyle choice.
- Gets flustered when cats are mentioned.
Take a Shot:
- Michael Scott:
- Does an inappropriate impression or voice.
- Unapologetically insults someone.
- Creates a chaotic situation that disrupts the office workflow.
- Dwight Schrute:
- Falls for one of Jim’s pranks spectacularly.
- Demonstrates a “survival skill” that is either absurd or impractical.
- Creed Bratton:
- Says something that makes everyone question his sanity.
- Reveals a creepy or bizarre fact about himself.
- Stanley Hudson:
- Blatantly ignores Michael during a meeting.
- Rolls his eyes very obviously in exasperation.
- Is seen doing the crossword puzzle during a staff meeting
Camera Angle Cues
Get ready to laugh even harder with these camera-focused triggers:
- Close-up on a confused expression: Take a sip whenever the camera zooms in tightly on a character’s face as they’re clearly baffled by something happening around them (e.g., Jim’s confused reaction to Dwight’s antics, Michael’s bewilderment after a Toby lecture).
- Over-the-shoulder shot during a secret conversation: Take a sip every time the camera focuses over one character’s shoulder as they eavesdrop on another conversation, often with a mischievous or surprised expression.
- Panning shot revealing a ridiculous setup: Take a sip when the camera slowly pans across a room to reveal an absurd situation that a character has orchestrated (e.g., Dwight’s desk fortress, Kevin’s giant M&M, Angela’s elaborate cat party setup).
- Voyeuristic shot of a private moment: Take a sip whenever the camera lingers on a character in a particularly vulnerable or embarrassing moment that they think no one is watching (e.g., Michael dancing alone in his office, Pam crying in the stairwell).
- Direct-to-camera reaction: Take a shot whenever a character breaks the fourth wall and looks directly at the camera with a startled or exasperated expression, as if acknowledging the audience is witnessing something insane.
III. The Office-Themed Drinking Game Rounds
Themed Drinking Game Rounds
- The Dundies: Focus solely on the Dundies episode(s). Triggers could include:
- Michael’s inappropriate jokes and awards.
- Pam getting drunk.
- Dwight’s intense desire to win an award.
- Diversity Day: Center the round on this cringe-worthy episode.
- Take a drink every time Michael offends someone.
- Take a shot whenever someone imitates Michael’s insensitive role-play activities.
- “Threat Level Midnight”: This round is all about Michael’s action movie.
- Take a sip whenever the theme song plays.
- Take a shot every time someone says “Goldenface” or “Scarn.”
- Christmas Party: Get festive with triggers based on several of the Office Christmas episodes.
- Drink whenever someone gets an unwanted gift at the Yankee Swap.
- Take a shot when someone references “Belsnickel”.
- Sip whenever there’s an over-the-top Christmas decoration.
- Company Picnic: This episode offers up several potential triggers.
- Take a sip every time someone mentions volleyball.
- Take a shot if a heated rivalry breaks out during the game.
- Dinner Party: Drink every time:
- Michael makes an inappropriate or cringeworthy comment.
- Jan acts controlling or criticizes Michael.
- Someone mentions “Hunter’s Song” or the plasma screen TV.
- The camera focuses on Pam’s uncomfortable reactions.
- Stress Relief: Drink every time:
- Dwight creates chaos (e.g., setting the fire, staging the fire drill).
- Stanley blatantly ignores the situation and goes about his day.
- Kevin loots the vending machine or says something incredibly dumb.
- Someone roasts Michael during the improvised roast session
- Beach Games: Drink every time:
- Andy shows off in a misguided attempt to impress others.
- Someone brings up Angela and Dwight’s relationship.
- Someone gets injured during a ridiculous competition.
- There’s a close-up on Pam’s longing looks at Jim.
- Niagara (Parts 1 & 2): Drink every time:
- Jim accidentally reveals Pam’s pregnancy.
- Someone references the “viral video” dance down the aisle.
- Michael acts jealous or tries to overcompensate.
- Kevin destroys his shoes or demonstrates his own “special dance.”
Additional Challenges
- Quote Callouts:
- Every time someone says “That’s what she said,” everyone drinks!
- Drink for iconic lines like “Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica” or “I am Beyoncé, always.”
- Act it Out:
- Randomly choose an iconic scene like “Prison Mike,” the fire drill chaos, or Kevin’s chili fiasco and try to recreate it (sloppily encouraged!).
- Impersonation Challenge:
- Take turns doing your best Michael, Dwight, or Angela impersonation. Worst impression takes a shot! (Alcohol-free alternative available for this one).
- Themed Rounds
- Focus on a specific episode or season for extra-themed fun.
- Create character-specific rounds (ex: “The Michael Scott Disaster Tour”).
IV. Important Reminders
We want this “The Office” drinking game to be legendary, not a disaster worthy of a Toby Flenderson memo. Keep these important reminders in mind:
- Safety First: Drinking games are all about fun, but drink responsibly!
- Designated Drivers: Pick someone to be the designated driver before the chaos begins (Kevin is NOT an option).
- Pace Yourself: Even Regional Managers need breaks. Sip water, eat snacks, and don’t try to keep up with Michael’s…questionable endurance.
- Pre-Game Rules: Set any boundaries or off-limits topics beforehand to avoid any HR complaints.
- Safe Words: If someone needs a break, create a funny safe word like “pretzel day” or “fire drill.”
Let’s have a hilarious and safe time – even if Michael Scott wouldn’t approve of that last part!
