The Lord of the Rings (film)/Drinking Game

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Drinking game for the Peter Jackson version of The Lord of the Rings. Beware of extended film marathons!

  • Take a drink when Frodo says 'Sam'.
  • Take a drink when Sam says 'Mr Frodo'.
  • Take a drink whenever anybody mentions the One Ring.
    • If you want to experience true alcohol poisoning, take a drink every time there's a close-up of the ring.
  • Take a drink whenever you see somebody's filthy, chewed finger nails (unless they're yours).
  • Take a drink whenever a bad guy dies (good god).
  • Take a drink whenever Gollum says 'my precious'.
  • Take a drink every time somebody pulls out a sword.
  • Take a drink every time you talk along with the dialogue.
  • Take a drink any time Gollum hacks 'Gollum! Gollum!'
  • Every time Elrond appears on screen say: 'Miiiiiiissster Baggins'.
  • Take a drink every time Legolas says something vague and portentous.
  • Take a drink each time Legolas' eyes change colors.


  • If you feel like living dangerously, take a drink whenever a character says a line that was at worst unremarkable when the films came out, but has become Narm due to Memetic Mutation. WARNING: All The Tropes cannot be held responsible for any alcohol poisoning anyone got if they took this challenge. You have been warned