Virtual Power Hour is a free online power hour game. Build a playlist of 60 songs from YouTube, hit play, and drink every time the song changes — one sip every 60 seconds for a full hour.
Go solo or host a virtual power hour room and invite friends. Rooms feature synced music playback, live video chat with cameras, text chat, and AI-powered song trivia. Everything runs in your browser — no downloads needed.
Create custom power hour playlists using any YouTube video. Set the start time for each song to skip intros and hit the best part. Preview clips, drag to reorder, and save your playlists to play anytime.
Browse playlists built by other players — from 90s hip hop to rock anthems, movie soundtracks, TV theme songs, and more. Clone any public playlist and make it your own.
A power hour is a popular drinking game where players take a sip of their drink every 60 seconds for one hour. A different song plays each minute, and when the song changes, everyone drinks. It's a staple at parties, pregames, and virtual hangouts. Learn more about power hour rules and tips.
A Power Hour is a social drinking game where you take a sip of your drink every 60 seconds for one full hour — 60 songs, 60 sips. A video or song plays for one minute, then the clip changes and everyone drinks. It's one of the most popular drinking games for parties, pregames, and virtual hangouts.
Playing a power hour is simple. First, build a playlist of 60 songs — each clip plays for 60 seconds. When the song changes, everyone takes a sip. You can play solo or host a room and invite friends to play together with synced playback, video chat, and live chat.
One sip every minute for 60 minutes. Beer or a low-ABV drink is recommended. Pace yourself — it adds up to about 6 drinks over the full hour.
Add bonus rules — drink twice if anyone sings along, take a penalty if you miss the transition, or assign a wildcard song where everyone finishes their drink.
A power hour works great with water, soda, or any beverage. The fun is in the music and the group experience — the drink is just the ritual.
Shorten clips to 30 seconds for a faster, more intense power hour experience. Virtual Power Hour lets you customize the clip duration in the playlist settings.
The playlist is what makes each power hour unique. Popular themes include 2000s throwbacks, rock anthems, one-hit wonders, movie soundtracks, TV theme songs, decade mixes, international hits, and tailgate party anthems.
Set each song's start time to the best part — don't waste 60 seconds on an intro. Mix up the energy between hype songs and chill ones. Have at least 60 songs for a full hour. Use shuffle mode for a different experience every time. Test your playlist with a solo run before hosting a party.
Virtual Power Hour lets you build custom playlists from YouTube, play solo or with friends in synced rooms with video chat, and discover community playlists. It's free to use — no downloads required.