Never Have I Ever Rules

What is Never Have I Ever?

Never Have I Ever is a social party game where players take turns making statements that begin with "Never have I ever..."

Anyone who has done the activity mentioned must admit it by putting a finger down (or taking a drink, depending on the version you're playing).

The game often leads to unexpected conversations and hilarious stories, making it a favourite at parties and game nights.

Did you know? Never Have I Ever has dozens of themed editions, including family, couples, and party versions, but the classic finger game can be played anywhere without any equipment.

What do you need?

One of the best things about Never Have I Ever is that almost no preparation is required.

To play the classic version, you'll only need:

• Two or more players
• A group willing to answer honestly
• Ten fingers (or another way to keep score)

If you're playing as a drinking game, simply replace fingers with drinks or sips.

How to play Never Have I Ever

The rules are incredibly simple, making this a great game for players of all ages.

1. Everyone starts with ten fingers up

Every player holds up all ten fingers.

These represent your "lives" during the game.

2. Take turns making statements

The first player says a sentence beginning with:

"Never have I ever..."

The statement must describe something the speaker has never done.

For example:

• Never have I ever gone skydiving.
• Never have I ever eaten sushi.
• Never have I ever broken a bone.
• Never have I ever traveled to another continent.

3. Players who have done it lose a finger

If you've done the activity, lower one finger.

If you haven't, nothing happens.

Then the next player creates a new statement.

4. Continue around the group

Players continue taking turns asking new questions.

The game keeps going until:

• someone loses all ten fingers, or
• you agree to stop after a certain number of rounds.

How do you win?

There are several ways to decide a winner.

The most common is simple:

• The player with the most fingers remaining wins.

Many groups don't keep score at all and simply enjoy the conversations that happen throughout the game.

Never Have I Ever drinking game rules

Never Have I Ever is also one of the world's most popular drinking games.

Instead of putting a finger down:

• Every player who has done the activity takes one sip.
• Players who haven't done it do nothing.
• Continue until everyone has had enough rounds.

Always drink responsibly and make sure every player is comfortable with the questions being asked.

Tips for a fun game

A great round of Never Have I Ever is all about asking creative questions without making anyone uncomfortable.

• Start with easy questions. Begin with funny or harmless topics before moving into more personal ones.
• Be honest. The game only works if everyone answers truthfully.
• Keep everyone involved. Give every player a chance to ask questions.
• Respect personal boundaries. If someone doesn't want to answer, simply move on to the next statement.

Never Have I Ever rules summary