Drinking Dojo Blog

Harry Potter Day Celebration with Magical Drinking Games

Introduction

Welcome, fellow witches and wizards, to a magical celebration of Harry Potter Day! Whether you’re a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, or Ravenclaw, there’s no better way to honor the magical world of Hogwarts than by hosting a spellbinding party with some enchanting drinking games. Gather your friends, grab your wands (and your drinks), and step into a world where merriment meets magic. But remember, even in the wizarding world, it’s important to drink responsibly.

Hogwarts House Challenge

Materials Needed:

  • A variety of drinks (preferably in Gryffindor red, Slytherin green, Hufflepuff yellow, and Ravenclaw blue)
  • House-themed decorations
  • A Sorting Hat (or designated sorter)

How to Play:

  1. Sort Your Guests: Upon arrival, each guest is sorted into one of the four Hogwarts houses. You can use a Sorting Hat, an online quiz, or even a simple draw from a hat.

  2. House Points: Throughout the evening, guests earn points for their respective houses by winning mini-games, answering trivia questions correctly, or simply being the most enthusiastic participant.

  3. Drinking Rules:
    • If your house wins a mini-game, everyone else takes a sip.
    • If a guest answers a trivia question incorrectly, they take a sip.
    • If someone quotes a line incorrectly from the movies or books, they take a sip.
  4. House Cup: At the end of the night, the house with the most points wins the House Cup, and the other houses must toast to their victory.

The Triwizard Tournament Toast

Materials Needed:

  • Three different drinks representing each task
  • A goblet or chalice for each player

How to Play:

  1. First Task - Dragon’s Fire: Fill the goblet with a fiery drink of your choice (such as spiced rum or cinnamon whiskey). Drink if you fail to recall a dragon’s name from the Triwizard Tournament.

  2. Second Task - Underwater Adventure: Fill the goblet with a blue-colored cocktail. Drink if you can’t name a character who participated in the underwater task.

  3. Third Task - The Maze: Fill the goblet with a dark, mysterious drink (like a stout or dark ale). Drink if you can’t name a spell used in the maze.

Quidditch Cup Cheers

Materials Needed:

  • A broomstick (for decoration)
  • Plastic cups
  • A small ball (to act as a quaffle)

How to Play:

  1. Set Up: Arrange cups at each end of a table to represent goals.

  2. Teams: Divide players into two teams.

  3. Gameplay:

    • Players attempt to throw the ball through the opposing team’s cups.
    • Each successful throw means the opposing team must take a drink.
    • First team to clear the other team’s cups wins the match.

Conclusion

Harry Potter Day is a perfect opportunity to gather your fellow wizards and witches for a night of magical fun with these themed drinking games. Whether you’re aiming for house glory or just looking to enjoy a few laughs, these games will certainly add a touch of enchantment to your celebrations. Remember to always drink responsibly and ensure that everyone has a magical time. For more ideas on how to spice up your gatherings, visit Drinking Dojo.

Accio fun and festive spirits!