Apres Ski Party Games: The Best Drinking Games

Music and mulled wine are the foundation — but what really makes an après-ski party unforgettable are the games. The moment the whole hut roars during boot throwing, or schnapps roulette decides who's downing the next shot, that's the stuff party legends are made of. Here you'll find the best apres ski party games with full rules — from drinking games to snow competitions to classics that work indoors and out. All ready to play right now, all guaranteed to bring the good mood.

💡 By the way: that's exactly why we built the SwigSki3000® — four people, one ski, one shot in sync. More on that below ↓

What is an apres ski game? A party or drinking game set in the hut, played after skiing to bring the group together — usually easy to explain, with plenty of ways to join in and often a drink on the line. Played indoors in the lounge or outside in the snow.

Apres Ski Drinking Games with Full Rules

Schnapps Roulette — Who Gets Picked?

The classic party game for the hut: a small roulette wheel randomly decides who has to drink next. Here's how it works: everyone stands in a circle, the roulette gets spun — whoever the pointer lands on (or whichever spot wins) has to down their shot. Wonderfully simple, always fair, and nobody can complain, because chance made the call. Perfect as an opener to get the group in the mood. Instead of spinning a bottle, the best tool for this is a Mini Ski Roulette: it spins, picks a person — and looks perfect for the hut theme.

Coaster Flipping — Precision Target Throw

A skill game for the calmer moments. Here's how to play:

1. All players line up, each holding a beer coaster.
2. Pick a target (e.g. a line, a cup, or a coin on the table).
3. Taking turns, everyone throws their coaster and tries to land it as close to the target as possible.
4. Whoever's coaster lands farthest away takes a sip. Whoever hits the target gets to hand out drinks.
5. Play several rounds to determine the overall winner.

Beer Pong — The International Classic

Two teams, each with a pyramid of 6 or 10 beer-filled cups at their end of the table. Taking turns, players throw a ping pong ball into the opposing cups. If the ball lands in a cup, the other team has to drink it and the cup is removed. Whoever clears all of the opposing cups first wins. Easy to adapt for the hut with mulled wine or alcohol-free punch.

Apres Ski Bingo — A Spot-It Game for the Whole Party

Create bingo cards with typical apres ski moments. Whoever spots one checks it off — the first full row calls "Bingo!" and the losers drink. Example squares to get you started:

• "Someone sings along loudly to 'Anton aus Tirol'"
• "Someone is wearing a retro ski suit"
• "Someone spills their mulled wine"
• "Someone dances on the bench"
• "Someone takes a group selfie wearing ski goggles"
• "Two strangers clink glasses with the Miniski"

Handy side effect: because the SwigSki3000® is made of four individually detachable modules, it goes straight into the dishwasher after the round instead of getting shoved into a corner.

Outdoor Winter Sports Competitions

Boot Throwing

The ultimate cult competition: every player throws an old ski boot as far as possible. Mark the distances with ski poles in the snow, everyone gets three attempts, and the longest throw wins. Strength and technique both count — and the laughs are guaranteed when the boot veers off sideways.

Snowboard Limbo

Stretch a bar (or a ski pole) between two points and have players glide or slide underneath it one at a time without touching it. After every round, the bar gets lowered. Anyone who touches the bar or falls is out. Last one standing wins.

Snowman Contest

Split into teams and build the most creative snowman within a set time (e.g. 20 minutes). Judging isn't just about size — creativity and detail count too, from ski goggles to a carrot nose to a pom-pom hat. An independent jury (or a phone vote from the group) crowns the winner.

Indoor Games: Quiz, Karaoke & More

Apres Ski Quiz

Test the group's knowledge of winter sports and partying. Play solo or in teams — whoever answers wrong, drinks. Example questions to get started:

• "Which town is home to the legendary Mooserwirt?" (St. Anton am Arlberg)
• "Who sings 'Hulapalu'?" (Andreas Gabalier)
• "What is Jagertee?" (black tea with rum)
• "What's the highest ski resort in Europe?" (Val Thorens)

Karaoke & Dance Contest

One mic, the best apres ski hits, and the party takes off. In the dance contest, solo dancers or teams go head to head, and the crowd picks the winner by applause. Anyone too shy for the stage gets "volunteered" by the group — a shot as a consolation prize included.

Hut Crawl

For a real outing: plan a route across several bars or huts. At each stop there's a small challenge or mini-game to complete before moving on to the next. Whoever clears every stop is the hut crawl champion of the night.

Apres Ski Party Games for Home

No snow outside? No problem. Schnapps roulette, beer pong, bingo, and quiz work just as well in the living room as they do in the hut. For an indoor party, the formula is simple: a Shotski for the group shot and a Mini Ski Roulette as the centerpiece — that's really all it takes to turn a normal evening into an apres ski party. For more ideas that need barely any equipment, check out our drinking games without equipment.

Celebrate Safely and Responsibly

• Drink in moderation: know your limits and drink water in between.
• Alcohol-free options: every drinking game works with alcohol-free punch or spritzer — so everyone can join in.
• No sport under the influence: skiing or snowboarding while drunk is dangerous — save the snow competitions for when you're sober.
• Look out for each other: stick together as a group and make sure everyone gets home safely.

More Apres Ski Feeling

For the soundtrack, check out the ultimate apres ski hits, for the food there's our guide to the best apres ski dishes, and for inviting people to your own party, see the apres ski party invitation.

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