I used to love the CBS show NCIS—it’s the perfect bingeable show. The case-per-episode format grabs your attention, while the fun banter between the characters and their underlying personal relationships keep you glued to your seat. So over Thanksgiving, I was home with my family and we had the idea to come up with a drinking game for NCIS. I know there are already a couple out there, but I’m proud to report this one was a lot of fun.

Just one quick note: This game works best for seasons 3 through 11, the ones with this cast:

You could play it for other seasons, but you might have to nix some of the rules. We played with beer and took a big sip each time, but you can play with whatever you want.

Level 1 (for casual drinking)

Drink when:

• DiNozzo makes a movie reference
• Ducky talks to a dead body
• Gibbs says “What d’ya got”
• Someone kisses Abby
• Someone calls McGee a variation on the name McGee (i.e. McGoo)
• Gibbs slaps someone on the back of the head
• Ziva goes “Massad” (i.e. beats someone up, performs an impressive physical feat)
• Gibbs gives Abby a big soda
• Someone is referred to by their formal title (i.e. Director Vance or Special Agent Gibbs)
• There’s a significant redhead Gibbs might be interested in

Level 2 (to take it up a notch)

Drink when:

• Someone makes a bad pun
• Someone flashes a badge
• The team uses the big screen
• Someone drinks coffee

Level 3 (to bring it home)

Finish your drink when:

• Gibbs mentions one of the rules
• Gibbs works on the boat
• Someone brings up Gibbs’ wife and daughter

Enjoy!