As a seasoned fan of all things Marvel, I find these drinking games not only entertaining but also a great way to immerse myself deeper into the Marvel Universe.
Since the debut of “Iron Man” in 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has significantly shaped the pop culture scene. Over these years, their movies have revolutionized the concept of an interconnected film universe and created their unique lexicon along the way. Nowadays, due to their distinctive style, it’s almost second nature to identify a MCU project, regardless of whether you’re a fan of superheroes or not.
As a devoted fan, I can’t help but notice the intricate web of references, inside jokes, Easter eggs, and even borderline memes that Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has woven throughout its franchise. If you’re organizing an MCU marathon with your friends and some drinks, here’s a fun idea to elevate the experience with a drinking game!
Phase 1 movie drinking game
Phase 1 sets the foundation for the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) timeline, primarily focusing on the debut of the initial Avengers team, with Iron Man played by Robert Downey Jr. taking center stage. This phase also introduced the formula that would lead to Marvel Studios’ success for years to come. As a result, some recurring elements from this era are predictable and can be found in most films from the first three MCU phases. So, if you’d like, take a sip whenever:
Someone makes a S.H.I.E.L.D. reference
Tony Stark builds a new armor or gadget
Stan Lee makes a cameo
Pepper Potts has to endure Tony’s bad behavior
Howard Stark is mentioned or appears onscreen
Thor attempts to figure out an Earth concept
Someone underestimates Steve Rogers
The Big Bad of the movie reveals themselves
Someone mentions the Tesseract (including when they call it a “cube”)
Someone discusses Tony Stark’s health
Nick Fury makes a cameo
Phase 2 movie drinking game
In this section, we’ve seen the main characters from the Infinity Saga, allowing the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to explore various genres like the spy-thriller “Captain America and the Winter Soldier” and the daring “Guardians of the Galaxy”. Additionally, some drinking games from Phase 1 are still applicable, but the rules have become more detailed. So, here’s when you should take a drink:
“I am Groot”
Two or more heroes start an argument with each other
Someone calls out Tony Stark for his actions
One or more main characters easily tear through multiple henchmen
Someone other than Thor tries to lift Mjolnir
A film has multiple post-credits scenes
A main character discusses friendship
A popular ’80s song is played
A person talks with artificial intelligence
A flashback sequence is used to expose a major character’s backstory
Phase 3 movie drinking game
As a dedicated fan, I can’t help but feel the tension mounting – perhaps more so than ever before, and maybe even since the epic conclusion of MCU Phase 3, which wrapped up the Infinity Saga. It’s an era that has given us some of the most cherished Marvel Cinematic Universe films yet, from the intense “Captain America: Civil War” to not one but two monumental “Avengers” movies. By now, both the MCU and our drinking game are assuming we’re well-versed in the general storylines, delving into intricate, repetitive themes that keep us on our toes. So, here’s to raising a glass whenever…
A MacGuffin from a previous movie turns out to be an Infinity Stone
A major character struggles with romance
A character does a magic spell with cool hand motions
A major villain easily beats the hero(es)
The Sokovia Accords are mentioned
Gamora receives gruesome injuries
Star-Lord loses his cool
A character busts out an important new power or gadget
A major superhero or villain cameos in another one’s movie
Phase 4 movie drinking game
In Phase 1, the world is constructed; in Phase 4, multiple worlds are generated. The Multiverse Saga represents a grand venture that, due to issues on-screen and off, left the cinematic universe in chaos. Consequently, the phase may seem disjointed, but it does have recurring motifs that promise an entertaining drinking game. So, take a sip whenever the MCU’s initial Multiversal adventure showcases any of these events:
The Multiverse is mentioned
A character from another universe visits the main one
A main MCU character visits a new universe
An antagonist proposes an alliance with a hero
Two or more Black Widows fight
Someone opens a portal
Someone uses the Ten Rings
A main character loses a family member
A major antagonist has a tragic backstory
If someone performs the aerial three-point maneuver reminiscent of a superhero, there’s a chance they may be ridiculed after it (Feel free to sip on another beverage as a response to such a performance).
Avengers movie drinking games
For quite some time now, Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films have not operated independently at all. Instead, they frequently make references to one another and subtly weave elements that ultimately lead to the next significant Avengers film. Starting with the first “Avengers” in 2012, these ensemble films have been the primary objective for which other MCU movies have been designed. Even blockbuster solo-superhero films like “Spider-Man: No Way Home” seem less impressive when compared to these team-up productions.
Since the “Avengers” films serve as the climax of their shared journey, encompassing all that has transpired since the earlier Avengers movie, they have created a distinctive vernacular among themselves. This unique language is also marked by recurring moments and memes that make them an excellent fit for a drinking game competition during your upcoming “Avengers” marathon. Here are some prompts to help you keep the drinks flowing:
Bruce Banner changes into Hulk or vice versa
A character makes a pop culture reference
Steve Rogers actually understands said reference
Someone uses one or more Infinity Stones
Someone disagrees with Tony Stark
Tony Stark banters with a villain
Tony and Bruce talk about science
The Avengers do a cool group pose
Hawkeye manages to take down a powerful character
Iron Man and Captain America have an uncomfortable stand-off
“Avengers assemble!”
An Avenger tricks the villain
Someone mentions Budapest
Phil Coulson’s Captain America superfandom is referenced
Banner calls Hulk “the other guy”
Disney show drinking games
The advent of MCU shows on Disney+ changed the game when it comes to storytelling. It has allowed Marvel Studios to develop characters like Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) in ways the shorter movie form would never allow, and sneakily introduce new fan-favorites like Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness, Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight, and Owen Wilson’s Mobius M. Mobius. They’ve done serious world-building that has leaked into movies like “Deadpool and Wolverine” and “The Marvels,” and will likely continue to play a major part in Marvel Studios’ release strategy. As it happens, they also have an internal language that lends itself quite well to a drinking game, so have a sip whenever …
A character mentions the town of Westview
There’s a fight in a corridor or warehouse
A real person is mentioned or makes an on-screen cameo
There’s a big CGI fight scene that seems out of place with the rest of the show
A fun, previously unknown fact of a well-known character’s personal life is revealed
Someone the main character personally knows is revealed to be a villain
An episode has a post-credits scene
Someone mentions the Battle of New York
Kathryn Hahn steals a scene
A non-MCU Marvel show or movie is referenced
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2024-11-09 18:00