Never have I ever

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"Never have I ever", also commonly known as "I've Never...","10 fingers",[1] is a popular party game that typically involves drinking.[2] The verbal game[3] is started with each player getting into a circle and putting up 10 fingers. Then, the first player says a simple statement starting with "Never have I ever".[2] Anyone who has done what the first player has not must drink and put down one finger.[4] Play then continues around the circle, and the next person makes a statement.[5] The game is finished when any player ends up with all 10 fingers down.[6]

Games such as never have I ever "reveal interesting things about the participants and help build friendships", according to one American college student.[7] Players often admit to things that they previously had not.[8] As with truth or dare, the game is often sexual in nature.[9] In some variations, the game may be incorporated into other drinking games, usually Kings.[7]

The game has been portrayed in many television shows and films, such as Lost, Family Guy, Gossip Girl, and Beerfest.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Eddy Fong. ABSA Informer: "Camping under the Stars". October 2006.
  2. ^ a b Steven Nelson. The Virginia Informer: "Survey claims prescription drugs rarely abused at W&M". June 4, 2008.
  3. ^ American Alcohol & Drug Information Foundation. Journal of Alcohol & Drug Education: "Ping-pong, endurance, card, and other types of drinking games: are these games of the same feather?". June 1, 2007.
  4. ^ Kate Prengaman. The Flat Hat: "Ten reasons not to hook up drunk". March 25, 2007.
  5. ^ Danielle Matsuba, nnnever.com, "Rules for the Never Have I Ever drinking game"
  6. ^ Blair Bryant Nichols. The Eagle: "Everybody Does It... Superstitions fail to prevent the inevitable". April 12, 2007.
  7. ^ a b Cody Ewers. The Collegian: "Students say drinking games build unity, foster friendship, can include non-drinkers". February 28, 2008.
  8. ^ Robert Barton. The Yale Harold: "Surviving the fam at Thanksgiving 2008". 2008.
  9. ^ The Manitou Messenger: "Like a Virgin". October 26, 2007.