Drunk Souls: A Dark Souls Drinking Game

Ready to stumble through the world of Lordran with a drink in hand and a fire in your belly? Grab your drinks, summon your bravest friends, and prepare to test your liver's endurance as you face off against the most infamously cruel bosses and treacherous traps. Remember, in this game, the real boss is your sobriety! May your aim be as sharp as a Dragonslayer's spear and your tolerance as sturdy as a Black Iron Tarkus. Cheers to a night of epic quests and even more epic fails!

Definitions

• Drink: A simple sip of whatever drink the player has.
• Big Drink: A large swig of the player's drink or something stronger like a shot of liquor.

Setup

• Setup: Gather your friends and set up Dark Souls. Feel free to adapt these rules for other From Software games like Bloodborne, Elden Ring, or any of the sequel titles.
• Prepare: Prepare drinks and snacks.
• Understand the Rules: Make sure everyone understands the rules.
• Enjoy: Enjoy the game and drink responsibly!

Game Start

• Character Creation: Feel free to pick any starting class or gifts, but starting with the Deprived class is recommended for best effect.
• Game Start: When the game starts or after the initial character creation, all players do a cheers with 1 big drink and say, "Prepare to Die!"
• Starting Player: The starting player is the person with the least amount of experience with the Dark Souls series.

Basic Rules

Death Rules

• Die to a Boss: Take 1 drink and pass the controller.
• Die to a Regular Enemy: Take 1 drink and pass the controller.
• Die from Environment (Falling, Traps, Poison/Toxic): Take 2 drinks and pass the controller.

Bonfire Rules

• Light a New Bonfire: Everyone takes 1 drink.
• Kindle a Bonfire: Take 1 drink.
• Rest at a Bonfire: Take 1 drink for every unused Estus Flask. You must pass the controller after you finish any business in the Bonfire menu. (leveling up, etc.)

Item/Action Rules

• Use an Estus Flask: Take 1 drink.
• Summon Help (NPC or Player): Take 1 drink.
• Use a Humanity/Hollowing Item: Take 1 drink.

Boss Rules

• Defeat a Boss: Everyone else takes 1 big drink.

Special Rules

• Find a Hidden Wall or Secret: Make another player take 1 drink.
• Get Cursed: Take 1 big drink.
• Lose Souls (by dying again before retrieving): Take 1 drink, and the player that died before also takes 1 drink.
• Discover a New Area: Everyone takes 1 drink.

Challenge Rules

• No Hit Challenge (Complete a Level or Boss Without Taking Damage): If successful, everyone else takes 1 big drink; if not, take 1 big drink.