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The Legendary How I Met Your Mother Drinking Game You’ve Been Waiting For

By Camille Weber at James Madison University

A show that took nine years to tell the story of boy meets girl deserves a legendary drinking game without any wait for it. How I Met You Mother is nothing short of genius. When the writers of a show have the end planned out from the pilot, you know you’re in for a good ride. And what a great ride it was (or will be for you binge-watchers.)

All 208 episodes gave us moments of hysterical laughter, some tears, and a desire to have our own go-to Irish pub when we’re adulting in a city. The infamous man whore Barney Stinston never failed to accomplish the possimpible while other characters like Ted Mosby gave the audience a person to cheer for in hopes of him finally meeting his wife.

Next time you have a group of friends together, I highly recommend grabbing a bottle of wine, pack of beer, or liquor of some sort and press play on your Netflix account to get this awesome show started with a fun drinking game. It’s bound to be a MacLaren’s in your living room by the end of your night with this game.

Take a swig every time:

• Barney says, “Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaave ya met Ted?”
• Robin and Ted salute to major, private, or colonel.
• Barney hits on a new girl.
  • Bonus sip if he takes her home.
  • Chug if he fails to take her home.

3 sips if:

• Barney gives a self-five.
• Robin talks about Canada.
• Robin Sparkles is mentioned.

Take a shot when:

• A new doppelganger is found.
• Ranjit appears.
• Someone “eats a sandwich.”
• Barney accepts a challenge.

Finish your drink when:

• All members of the squad are in MacLaren’s Pub.
• Marshall slaps Barney.
• Ted has a new girlfriend.
• Lily shares her words of wisdom.

For your next Netflix and chill:

• The Ultimate “Friends” Drinking Game
• Binge-Watch Netflix Like a Proper Foodie
• The Ultimate Drinking Game for Binge-Watching “The Office”