Decider’s All-American ‘Independence Day’ Drinking Game

It’s the Fourth of July and you’re going to need some kind of festive excuse to get away from the mosquitos and heat of the backyard BBQ. So we suggest that you put on Roland Emmerich’s seminal patriotic masterpiece, Independence Day, and pour a cold one. And line up some shots. And have some water ready. Decider has the ultimate Independence Day drinking game for your All-American, air-conditioning loving enjoyment. Brace yourself: you’re about to get drunk and you’re going to feel very patriotic about it.

1) Take a sip every time you see the American flag.

2) Drink every time Vivica A. Fox casually mentions she’s a stripper.

3) Take another long gulp whenever someone else mentions is about her character.

4) Drink every time Robert Loggia walks into the room. Bonus points if you’re drinking something with Minute Maid orange juice.

5) Scream, “Her?!?” whenever Mae Whitman pops up on screen as pint-sized Presidential daughter Patricia Whitmore.

6) Drink every time someone says the phrase, “Check mate.”

7) Drink a lot whenever you see dolphin-themed jewelry.

8) Take a sip of water whenever you see a crowd of people running. Trust us. This is a two and a half hour movie with a lot of American flags. You’ll need to stay hydrated.

9) Drink when you see an explosion.

Independence Day Drinking Game

10) Take a shot when you see a dog do something heroic.

11) Finish whatever you’re drinking in one gulp when Will Smith punches an alien.

12) Get more alcohol.

13) Drink anytime there’s reference to the face that Jeff Goldblum’s character is “smart.”

14) Also, take a sip of alcohol whenever Jeff Goldblum stutter-mumbles.

15) Take a shot whenever Mary McDonnell says “Liar,” to Bill Pullman.

16) Drink whenever you see a fighter pilot scene that is directly stolen from one of the storyboards from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.

17) Try not to laugh when Bill Pullman gives his inspirational “Today is OUR Independence Day” speech.

18) Take a sip of liquor whenever someone holds a cigar. It doesn’t have to be lit. Just on screen.

19) Toast any character given a name who dies onscreen.

20) Now, go out and celebrate YOUR Independence Day.

Independence Day is available for digital rental on Amazon & Google Play. Alcohol may only be consumed in the United States by people 21 years of age and older. God bless America. Join or die. No taxation without representation. FIREWORKS.