The 7 best cannabis-themed party games

Okay, so the pandemic kind of killed parties. Still, staying connected is more important than ever right now. Gatherings between our loved ones are mostly lucid, and research shows how a good joint is beneficial not only for our physical ailments but also for our emotional well-being. So forget drinking games; For those of you who prefer to ignite, we bring you the seven best cannabis-themed party games to play at your next get-together.

Who doesn’t enjoy playing games at parties or small gatherings? Games are practically the best part of the party, even as kids at birthday parties. Until we grow up, we trade donkey’s tail for games like beer pong. The point of drinking games is, well, drinking, and not all of us enjoy drinking or quenching a hangover. That means it’s high time to stop ignoring stoners. Let’s move on to these cannabis-themed party games.

Don’t get too high right away

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Well, just because cannabis poses a much lower risk of injury than alcohol, you should still use caution and practice moderation. Getting too high or going “green” can be really uncomfortable or even scary. At least it’s a quick way to ruin the night. Before you start playing any of these weed games, here are a few tips for not getting too high. If you’re starting to feel bad about going green, follow our guide on how to deal with the green-out.

Take a single hit from the joint or bong

It’s the equivalent of sipping a beer instead of taking a shot.

Use dried flowers

Using oil or gummies can be highly effective, especially if you don’t know the amount you’re taking.

Less THC

Especially for newbies or those with lower tolerances, high THC levels will make you too stoned too quickly. Go for something with more CBD or less THC.

Don’t take extra hits between rounds

That may be tempting for some. But if you do, you’ll get glued to the couch and miss all the fun.

Choose a game this works for the number of people playing

If you pick a game that’s meant for at least five people but is only three, you’ll take more hits and the game will end before it even begins. Now that you know how to keep your game going longer, here are the seven best cannabis-themed party games to add some greenery to your next game night. Call your friends and have fun!

MOVIE TIME:

What this game lacks in panache, it makes up for in comfort. This is a classic, nostalgic game – playing spinsters in your dad’s cabin, playing Windows 98 pinball, peeking with your high school cannabis dealer at the District 9 mall. It forgives your lack of cash or ingenious game ideas, and the commitment to mediocrity is oddly inspirational. Sometimes we don’t want to feel bound by society’s standards of excellence. Sometimes we don’t want to compete. Sometimes, maybe more often than we’d like to admit, we just want to pack a bowl with our friends and watch Blade.

What I’m saying is, this is great if you want to sit around with some friends, watch a movie, and get high. The variations are endless and your only limit is your creativity. You could pick a stoner movie and if someone in the movie smokes, you all get a hit. Why not choose a comedy where you can all take a hit if someone says something funny. Or, if you prefer an action movie, you can take a hit when someone draws their gun. I am sure you understand what is important.

I HAVE NEVER!

Cannabis is one way to breathe new life (and smoke) into this classic party game. Prepare your bongs or some joints and gather. Pick one person to go first. This person makes a simple statement starting with “Never have I ever” followed by something they haven’t done. For example, someone might say, “I’ve never gone skinny dipping.” Anyone who has performed or experienced this action takes a hit. The next person in the group makes an explanation, and the play continues from there.

BANG PONG

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We all know the famous drinking game beer pong. You can also use a bong instead of beer, and this game can be just as fun. So gather some ping pong balls and cups and set it up like a beer bong, but instead of filling glasses with beer, you can add water. If your ball lands in a mug, your opponent will take a hit instead of chugging some beer. You can also use drinks infused with THC or CBD in the cups.

MUSICAL MARIJUANA

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This is a great game for camping or outdoor activities. Any situation where you sit around a fire with your friends and listen to music. All of you can choose some songs that you like and choose a lyrics from the song that you all take a puff when you hear it.

MARIJUANA OBSTACLE COURSE

Feeling a little active? If you and your friends want to exercise, this is perfect. Of course, it requires more preparation than other games and works best outdoors. It might be better to play outside. Create an obstacle course with outdoor activities. If you have pool noodles, you can always place them over a chair to jump over. If you have an agility ladder, place it on the floor. Use your imagination for this one. Each time they complete the activity, they take a puff or puff before moving on to the next.

GREEN JACK

If you’re familiar with Blackjack (or “21”), this is a fun and easy-to-play game. Most people play by the rule that whoever gets closest to 21 gets a move. As simple as that.

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HIGH CARD

Another fun card game is High Card. This game is best suited for two or more people. Place a card face down in front of each player. Then take the top card from the rest of the deck and show it to everyone. They have to guess if the card in front of them is higher or lower than the card drawn. If they guess correctly, they win and get a hit.

What cannabis game do you like to play with your friends? Let us know in the comments. Follow CLN for the latest news, reviews, editorials and more!