For planning the ultimate adult field day, our recommendation is sobriety. Throwback’s games provide plenty of dopamine hits without the help of the sauce. Plus, our fun outdoor activities for adults are approachable enough that you don’t need liquid courage. It’s worth noting that Throwback will never supply the alcohol for any of its events.

But we know that many groups like to imbibe before and sometimes during an event. Bachelorette/Bachelor party field days go hand in hand with drinking. We dedicate this blog post to those looking to anti-up their outdoor drinking games.

Whether you're looking to relive childhood memories with a twist or simply want to create new ones, we have you covered. We've designed these 10 field day games to keep the drinks flowing and the good times rolling.

This list has everything you need to make your next outdoor gathering one for the books. Classic relays with a boozy spin to totally unique challenges that test your balance and beverage-holding skills. Perfect for stepping up your go-to outdoor drinking games.

So gather your friends, grab your favorite drinks, and dive into the most entertaining field day ever! Always remember to drink and play responsibly.

Flip

Draw inspiration from your favorite dorm room game, Flip Cup, and add some fun variety to each round.

How to Play

• Split group into two teams and line players up shoulder to shoulder, facing the other team

• Each round has a specific challenge. It could be downing a drink. It could be completing 5 burpees, or anything in between

• Players perform the action in waterfall fashion, and the first team to have everyone finish is the winner

Courtside Sips

Experience the thrills of ‘Around the World’ but with an added curveball of downing a drink for every shot made.

How to Play

• Multiple cups filled with a beverage (could be water, could be an adult drink) are placed around a basketball court

• Each team should have the same cup placements on their half of the court

• Players shoot at the goal directly behind each cup. When the shot is made, they down the drink

• Once a player makes a shot, another teammate steps onto the court to take a shot from behind a remaining cup

• The first team to finish their drinks from their half of the court is the winning team

Sharks & Minnows

Relive the nostalgia of the classic kid's pool game but adapted for a field day event for adults on land.

How to Play

• No in-game drinking for this game, but the gameplay is conducive for both sober and tipsy players

• The goal is for the "minnows" to run from one side of the field to the other without being tagged by the "sharks" 

• If a minnow is tagged, they become a shark in the next round

• The game continues until all the minnows have been caught

Wobble & Wine

Think you can handle your wine? Test your balance and speed in this hilarious yard drinking game where steady hands and quick feet are key.

How to Play

• Each team is given a wine glass which may or may not be filled with wine or another beverage

• Teams line up single file behind a starting line and race one teammate at a time

• The runners will have their wine glass sitting on the back of their hand (rather than palm so they can’t grip the glass)

• If the glass falls, that player has to return to the starting line and begin again

• Players will race towards the opposite end of the field and back to the starting line before passing the glass to the next player

Boozy Balloon Toss

Get ready to juggle drinks and water balloons in this adult field day game of balance, precision, and laughs.

How to Play

• Pair up players and have them stand a few feet apart, each holding a water balloon and a beverage in hand

• On the count of three, players toss the water balloon to their partner using their free hand (the hand not holding the beverage)

• After each successful catch, both players take a step back to increase the distance between them

• Continue tossing the water balloon back and forth, with each round getting progressively more difficult as the distance increases

• If the water balloon is dropped or breaks, the team is out

• The last team standing with an intact water balloon wins the drinking game outside

• Bonus challenge: Players must take a sip of their beverage after each successful toss and catch

Dizzy Bat Kickball

Wobble around the bases in this color war game with a literal ‘twist’ on kickball.

How to Play

• Before kicking, a player must place their forehead around a bat and spin around 5-10 times

• No drinking required like the traditional dizzy bat game

• After spinning, the player immediately kicks the pitched ball and runs the bases as in regular kickball

• The fielding team plays as usual, attempting to get the runner out by catching the ball or throwing it to the bases

• Teams score points by getting players around all the bases and back to home plate

• Play for a set number of innings or time, with the team scoring the most runs declared the winner

Tug of Double Fists

Hold the rope with one hand, your drink with the other, and pull your team to victory.

How to Play

• Split players into two teams and have them line up on opposite sides of the rope

• Each player must hold the rope with only one hand, while their other hand holds a beverage

• On the signal, both teams pull as hard as they can to drag the opposing team across the center line

• Players must keep their beverage in hand throughout the game—no switching hands or dropping the drink!

• The first team to successfully pull the other team across the center line wins

DrinkIQ

Think you know your drinks? Prove it in this trivia game where your knowledge of adult beverages could make you the champion

How to Play

• Split players into teams, and have each team come up with a creative team name

• The trivia questions focus on alcohol-related topics, such as famous beverages, historical facts, and drinking trends. Examples include:

• Which country produces the most wine?

• What is the world's oldest alcoholic beverage?

• Teams take turns answering questions

• If a team answers correctly, they earn a point

• If they answer incorrectly, the question passes to the next team for a chance to steal

• The team with the most points at the end of the trivia game wins

Sobriety Obstacle Course

Test your agility and coordination in this hilarious obstacle course with a sobriety test twist.

How to Play

• Set up a course with multiple stations, each featuring a different challenge inspired by a field sobriety test

• Examples include walking a straight line or balancing on one leg. Maybe even add a mini scavenger hunt into the mix

• Add physical obstacles between stations, like crawling under a net, hopping through hoops, or zigzagging through cones

• Time each player as they navigate the course, with penalties added for failing to complete a task correctly

• The player who completes the course in the fastest time with the fewest mistakes wins

• Can also be played in a team-based relay format

Head Hoops

Test your throwing skills and your teammate’s balance in this frantic game inspired by beer pong and minute to win it

How to Play

• One player from each team wears a hoop on their head (photo to the right)

• The rest of their teammates stand at a designated distance holding small balls 

• The goal is for teammates to throw the balls into the hoop worn by their teammate - each successful basket scores a point

• Set a time limit (e.g., 1-2 minutes) for each round

• Players can move and adjust their position to help their teammates make the shot, but must stay within a designated area

• The team with the most balls in the hoop at the end of the round wins. You can play multiple rounds and rotate the player wearing the hoop

So now you’re ready to elevate your next gathering with these 10 field day games. Whether you're hosting a backyard bash or a day at the park, these activities are sure to keep everyone entertained.

Because drinking is optional in all ten, these are a lot of fun for any occasion. Corporate team building, friends and family gatherings, and picnic games for adults large groups.

Relive the carefree fun of childhood and create some brand-new memories with friends. These games offer the perfect blend of challenge and enjoyment. So rally your friends, get some fresh air, and dive into the ultimate field day experience!