The official Spinoff election night drinking game 2026
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As the results roll in on Saturday evening, why not toast the franchise with this all new 2026 version of The Spinoff's beloved election night drinking game. Works with sparkling water, kombucha, ceremonial-grade matcha etc. Or repurpose as bingo if that’s what you’re into.
Take a sip when you see/hear
“Too close to call”
“Cost of living”
“Knife-edge”
“Overhang”
Sweat seeping through once-crisp shirt
Christopher Luxon ruling out Opportunity
Qiulae Wong’s name mispronounced/misspelled
Heartwarming montage of dogs at polling booths
Take a shot
Party leader’s spouse delivers snacks to waiting journalists
Gaggle of local children interviewed outside party leader's front gate
Chlöe Swarbrick as finance minister mentioned
Attempt at overhang/hangover wordplay
Sumptuous platter of Matua Shane's kaimoana at NZ First party
Take three shots
John Key, Jacinda Ardern or other member of the Election 2026 reunion tour appears
MP courts controversy with “mischievously humorous, wry and puckish” remark
Chris Bishop receives another vision of hell
Chris Hipkins gets teary
Paddy Gower attempts to coin a new catchphrase
Someone complains about fat voting pens
Finish your drink
Winston Peters spotted smoking a dart
Half-shorn and/or sexy sheep appears
New relationship hard-launched in concession speech
Gareth Morgan storms the Opportunity Party party, ranting about cats
Spinoff reporter spotted in background of live cross
Karl Mokaraka with fake moustache spotted in background of live cross
Carlos Cheung dons sheriff’s costume
Christopher Luxon changes mind and rules in Opportunity
Walk into the sea
“Hung parliament”
