This super fun party game played with dollar bills is great for all ages! Since there is no prep required, it's an easy party game for any occasion!
The Dollar Bill Game
Are you looking for a big group party game? The dollar game for parties will be a hit for everyone!
This is the fun party game that pays to play!
When To Play This Party Game
- New Year's Eve
- Birthday parties
- Family Reunions
- At a Classroom holiday party
Game Supplies
- $1 bill for each person
- 1 paper clip or clothepin for each person (enough for each person)
How To Play Dollar Game
- Before the game begins, have each person attach a $1 bill to their shirt or sleeve with a paper clip.
- As a group, decide on one word that is off limits for the duration of the party or certain time limit. For example, if you are playing this fun party game on New Year's Eve, you could choose one word that is off-limits each hour leading up to midnight. Or you could choose one word that cannot be said for the entire party.
- Announce to the group the off-limit word and that the game is starting
- At any point during the time limit, if anyone hears someone saying the off-limit word, they get the dollar bill that is attached to the person that said the word. They then wear the dollar bill.
- At the end of the night, whatever money you are wearing is what you get to keep.
Ideas For Words That Are Off Limits
You only need to choose one word that if off limits for the night, but here are some of the words we've used while playing this dollar party game.
- water
- I
- Me
- You
- drink
Alternatively, you could choose an action that is off limits such as:
- touching your face
- sneezing
- touching your hair
When Does The Dollar Bill Game End?
You decide when the end of the game should be. It can be the end of the night or designate a certain time to stop the game.
What happens if someone is wearing more than $1?
You get to keep the money that anyone is wearing if you hear them say the off-limit word.
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Sue says
If someone already took someone’s dollar— say they have two dollars attached and they say the word do you take both dollars?
Melissa says
Yes! They take whatever money is on the person who said the word.