What you need before you spin
When Sip Hits The Fan is a party game that combines a spinner, cards, and your favorite beverages. The goal is simple: be the first to collect three cards by completing the actions the spinner lands on. The box includes 1 spinner, 100 cards, and an instruction manual. You'll also need to gather your friends and drinks—the game doesn't supply those.
The game is designed for a group, but the exact player count isn't specified in the supplied information. Plan for a small party of adults who are comfortable with drinking and silly stunts. Because the game involves alcohol, it's not suitable for children.
How to play When Sip Hits The Fan, step by step
The rules are straightforward: spin, stop, and perform the action. Here's the sequence from the official instructions.
- Pour: Gather your friends and your favorite beverages. Make sure everyone has a drink in hand.
- Spin: Give the spinner a whirl. Some spaces are good for you, some are bad, but each one is an adventure.
- Stop: You can stop the spinner with your finger at any time—but so can every other player. This is the game's twist: anyone can stop the spinner, so you need to think fast and move faster.
- Get silly: When the spinner stops, you must perform the action it landed on. That could mean taking a sip, doing a silly stunt, or getting a rule you have to follow for the rest of the game.
- Win: When you successfully complete the action on the card, you get to keep it. The first player with 3 cards in front of them wins. But if you're drinking with your pals, does anyone really lose?
The spinner-stop rule that changes everything
Unlike many party games, When Sip Hits The Fan lets any player stop the spinner at any moment. That means you're not just waiting for your turn—you're watching the spinner and deciding when to jump in. If you stop it, you perform the action. This keeps everyone engaged and adds a layer of fast-paced decision-making.
The game is easy to learn even if you've had a few, making it a great icebreaker. The instruction manual is included, but the game's creators joke that you'll probably skim it—reading is the worst way to learn. The quick step guide above covers the essentials.
What's in the box and what it costs
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When Sip Hits The Fan: When Sip Hits The Fan includes 1 spinner, 100 cards, and an instruction manual. Knowing the components helps you set up quickly and understand that the game is self-contained apart from drinks.
When Sip Hits The Fan
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When Sip Hits The Fan: The catalog price is USD 9.14, compared to a comparison price of USD 14.99. At under $10, it's an affordable addition to a party game collection or a gift for adults.
What the supplied information doesn't tell you
The exact player count isn't specified in the supplied information. The game is described as a party game for friends, so it likely works with a range of group sizes, but you may want to check the box or product page for a recommended number. Similarly, there's no listed age range, though the drinking element makes it clearly intended for adults.
The game involves alcohol, so please drink responsibly. There are no safety warnings in the supplied information, but common sense applies: know your limits and never pressure anyone to drink more than they want.