Whether you’re hosting a hen party, bridal shower or kitchen tea, it’s a good idea to have a few games up your sleeve. They make the event unique, whilst helping guests get to know one-another, have a laugh, and create awesome memories. But tracking down the perfect options for your day can be quite time-consuming. Until now! With this list of our favourite hen party games, adding fun and laughter to the party will be no stress at all. In fact, you’ll probably have another issue: cutting options from your list because there won’t be enough time to play them all! This article probably contains affiliate links. This means we may receive a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link below. Please see our Disclaimer for more info :) Related: Ultimate List of Bridal Shower Games Related: Awesome Game Prize Ideas 
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D.I.Y. GOWN
The classic game that's perfect for girls night!
How to Play:
Split guests into teams (with at least 3 members per group). Each team is challenged to creating a designer wedding dress within 10 minutes... using ONLY toilet paper (you can find bamboo and recycled toilet paper here). This is achieved by dressing one of the team members (a.k.a. the model) by wrapping, throwing, twisting toilet paper over their body.
When the time is up, models put on a special catwalk show (prepare some fun music for this such as ‘I’m Too Sexy’ by Right Said Fred).
As they strut their stuff, guests can ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ over the ‘beautiful’ craftsmanship. Now is also the time to have your judge select and announce best dress of the night.
Handy Tip:
Put a fun spin on the game by having a ‘speaker’ from each team describe their designer dress to the crowd as their model walks the runway. Hearing the descriptions whilst watching the poor girl attempt to move in her toilet paper getup can be quite hilarious!
The classic game that's perfect for girls night!
How to Play:
Split guests into teams (with at least 3 members per group). Each team is challenged to creating a designer wedding dress within 10 minutes... using ONLY toilet paper (you can find bamboo and recycled toilet paper here). This is achieved by dressing one of the team members (a.k.a. the model) by wrapping, throwing, twisting toilet paper over their body.
When the time is up, models put on a special catwalk show (prepare some fun music for this such as ‘I’m Too Sexy’ by Right Said Fred).
As they strut their stuff, guests can ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ over the ‘beautiful’ craftsmanship. Now is also the time to have your judge select and announce best dress of the night.
Handy Tip:
Put a fun spin on the game by having a ‘speaker’ from each team describe their designer dress to the crowd as their model walks the runway. Hearing the descriptions whilst watching the poor girl attempt to move in her toilet paper getup can be quite hilarious!
HE SAID SHE SAID
★Click here to view some beautiful pre-made 'he said she said' game cards★
Preparation:
Come up with some cute couple questions to ask the bride and groom-to-be. These can be anything from 'who proposed?' to 'who wears the pants in your relationship?'.
Print these questions off and head on over to your favourite couple's house; asking them to fill in the answers.
Once you have the goss, print off as many question cards as there are guests attending the hen do/bridal shower.
How to Play:
Hand individuals (or teams) a question card and pen. Ask the hen to slowly read each question out loud to the group, giving players time to answer on their sheet. When she's finished, you take over and give everyone the actual answers. One point is awarded for every correct answer - the person/team with the most points at the end wins.
Related: The Ultimate Game of 'He Said She Said'
★Click here to view some beautiful pre-made 'he said she said' game cards★
Preparation:
Come up with some cute couple questions to ask the bride and groom-to-be. These can be anything from 'who proposed?' to 'who wears the pants in your relationship?'.
Print these questions off and head on over to your favourite couple's house; asking them to fill in the answers.
Once you have the goss, print off as many question cards as there are guests attending the hen do/bridal shower.
How to Play:
Hand individuals (or teams) a question card and pen. Ask the hen to slowly read each question out loud to the group, giving players time to answer on their sheet. When she's finished, you take over and give everyone the actual answers. One point is awarded for every correct answer - the person/team with the most points at the end wins.
Related: The Ultimate Game of 'He Said She Said'
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE BRIDE?
Preparation:
Create questionnaires about your beautiful hen. Include questions such as:
What month was she born?
How many wedding dresses did she try?
What's her favourite drink?
What was her first job?
What is her hidden talent?
What was her favourite subject in school?
What is her favourite food?
What is her middle name?
How to Play:
Put guests into small groups (around 3/4 people) and hand out questionnaires.
One bridesmaid can read the questions aloud. Give enough time between questions for each team to write their answer.
Once the cards are filled, go through the questions once more; only this time ask your beautiful bride-to-be to give her answers (a.k.a. the correct ones!). One point for each right response - the group with the most correct wins.
Handy Tip:
Have bonus rounds as part of the game. For example, ask one person from each group to go up the front and complete a mystery activity; with the winner getting an extra two points for their tally. Example bonus round activities include: 'do your best impression of the bride-to-be' or 'demonstrate a hidden talent'
Create questionnaires about your beautiful hen. Include questions such as:
What month was she born?
How many wedding dresses did she try?
What's her favourite drink?
What was her first job?
What is her hidden talent?
What was her favourite subject in school?
What is her favourite food?
What is her middle name?
How to Play:
Put guests into small groups (around 3/4 people) and hand out questionnaires.
One bridesmaid can read the questions aloud. Give enough time between questions for each team to write their answer.
Once the cards are filled, go through the questions once more; only this time ask your beautiful bride-to-be to give her answers (a.k.a. the correct ones!). One point for each right response - the group with the most correct wins.
Handy Tip:
Have bonus rounds as part of the game. For example, ask one person from each group to go up the front and complete a mystery activity; with the winner getting an extra two points for their tally. Example bonus round activities include: 'do your best impression of the bride-to-be' or 'demonstrate a hidden talent'
PARTY FAVOURITE:
THE MR & MRS GAME
THE MR & MRS GAME
A few weeks before the hen party, ask the groom to fill out/answer some questions about himself, his soon-to-be bride, and their relationship.
At the party, sit your hen down and, one-by-one, ask her those very same questions.
The twist?
She has to try and guess what her man answered; and for every wrong answer she must do a pre-determined punishment. This could be a sip of her drink, complete a truth or dare or even put on a funny dress up item. For every right answer, she can assign the punishment to one of her guests instead!
Fun Tip:
Film the groom answering each question prior to the celebration. At the hen do, ask your bride a question, let her answer, and then play back his answer (on a TV or computer screen) to see if she was correct.
At the party, sit your hen down and, one-by-one, ask her those very same questions.
The twist?
She has to try and guess what her man answered; and for every wrong answer she must do a pre-determined punishment. This could be a sip of her drink, complete a truth or dare or even put on a funny dress up item. For every right answer, she can assign the punishment to one of her guests instead!
Fun Tip:
Film the groom answering each question prior to the celebration. At the hen do, ask your bride a question, let her answer, and then play back his answer (on a TV or computer screen) to see if she was correct.
Hilarious Hen Party Games
BEFORE & AFTER
Preparation:
Organise some before/after photo props (either blackboards, one with the word 'BEFORE' and one with the word 'AFTER' written on it. Or a printable set that has been mounted onto cardboard or framed).
How to Play:
As guests arrive, ask them to get snap happy whilst holding the 'before' sign. If you can manage it, get a group 'before' picture as well (with your bride-to-be up front and holding the sign).
When party-goers are ready to head home, organise another group photo - hen once again up front and holding the sign (this time the one that says 'after'). If you can manage, get some cheeky individual 'after' photos of guests as well.
Following the party, print off the photos and place them in a scrapbook/album and gift to the hen.
Handy Tip:
Upload the pics to a secret Facebook event or email so that everyone can have a giggle at their 'before' and 'after's'!
Organise some before/after photo props (either blackboards, one with the word 'BEFORE' and one with the word 'AFTER' written on it. Or a printable set that has been mounted onto cardboard or framed).
How to Play:
As guests arrive, ask them to get snap happy whilst holding the 'before' sign. If you can manage it, get a group 'before' picture as well (with your bride-to-be up front and holding the sign).
When party-goers are ready to head home, organise another group photo - hen once again up front and holding the sign (this time the one that says 'after'). If you can manage, get some cheeky individual 'after' photos of guests as well.
Following the party, print off the photos and place them in a scrapbook/album and gift to the hen.
Handy Tip:
Upload the pics to a secret Facebook event or email so that everyone can have a giggle at their 'before' and 'after's'!
CAPTURE THIS
Whether you're after classy hen party games, or something a little bit cheekier - this game has you covered!
Preparation:
Write down a list of categories that suit your bride and groom. ‘The first time I saw you’, ‘our first date’ and ‘our first fight’, for example.
How to Play:
Break guests into small teams containing at least 4 people each. Assign each team one category from your list (whether you decide to give ALL teams the same category or each team a different category is entirely up to you).
On ‘Go!’ teams have 2 minutes to create a photo or selfie that relates to the category they were given. When the time’s up, teams get another 30 seconds to choose their favourite photo. This is presented to the bride-to-be, who chooses a winning team and presents them with their prize!
Hot Tip:
Set up a Facebook group or email thread and ask guests to send all of their images through. This way your hen will have PLENTY of hilarious memories from her special day and/or night!
Related: How to Play 'Capture This'
Whether you're after classy hen party games, or something a little bit cheekier - this game has you covered!
Preparation:
Write down a list of categories that suit your bride and groom. ‘The first time I saw you’, ‘our first date’ and ‘our first fight’, for example.
How to Play:
Break guests into small teams containing at least 4 people each. Assign each team one category from your list (whether you decide to give ALL teams the same category or each team a different category is entirely up to you).
On ‘Go!’ teams have 2 minutes to create a photo or selfie that relates to the category they were given. When the time’s up, teams get another 30 seconds to choose their favourite photo. This is presented to the bride-to-be, who chooses a winning team and presents them with their prize!
Hot Tip:
Set up a Facebook group or email thread and ask guests to send all of their images through. This way your hen will have PLENTY of hilarious memories from her special day and/or night!
Related: How to Play 'Capture This'
CHARADES
Preparation:
Write down a few words or phrases that are hen/wedding related. Some examples include ‘The wedding night’, ‘strippers’, ‘the first kiss’, and ‘walking down the aisle’. These words and phrases can be as risqué or PG as you like; just think about your guests’ and hen when putting the list together (you don’t want to embarrass anyone!).
How to Play:
Put together two teams. Each team takes it in turns to have one person pick a word/phrase from a bowl, and attempt to act it out. The person who chose the word/phrase is not allowed to talk - meaning team members have to guess the answer from gestures alone. Make it harder by setting a time limit.
Preparation:
Write down a few words or phrases that are hen/wedding related. Some examples include ‘The wedding night’, ‘strippers’, ‘the first kiss’, and ‘walking down the aisle’. These words and phrases can be as risqué or PG as you like; just think about your guests’ and hen when putting the list together (you don’t want to embarrass anyone!).
How to Play:
Put together two teams. Each team takes it in turns to have one person pick a word/phrase from a bowl, and attempt to act it out. The person who chose the word/phrase is not allowed to talk - meaning team members have to guess the answer from gestures alone. Make it harder by setting a time limit.
PASS THE BALLOON
How to Play:
Split guests into teams. Ask each team to line up and, starting with the person at the very back, grip a long balloon between their knees or thighs. On 'Go!', they start passing it up the line WITHOUT using their hands! First team to get the balloon to the front without dropping it or popping it wins.
Fun Addition:
Incorporate the game 'Balloon Pop' into this game. The team who wins can make everyone else answer the question that comes out. Find instructions for Balloon Pop here.
How to Play:
Split guests into teams. Ask each team to line up and, starting with the person at the very back, grip a long balloon between their knees or thighs. On 'Go!', they start passing it up the line WITHOUT using their hands! First team to get the balloon to the front without dropping it or popping it wins.
Fun Addition:
Incorporate the game 'Balloon Pop' into this game. The team who wins can make everyone else answer the question that comes out. Find instructions for Balloon Pop here.
DRAWING GAME (WITH A TWIST!)
Preparation:
As with charades, write down a few words or phrases that are hens/wedding related. Once again, these words and phrases can be risqué or G rated (this depends entirely on the type of event you're hosting).
How to Play:
Split guests into two teams. Each team takes it in turns to have one person randomly pick a word/phrase form a bowl and attempt to draw it.
The object of the game is to have the girls in your team guess the answer with pictures alone (i.e. the person who chose the word/phrase is not allowed to talk). Make it harder by setting a time limit.
Alternative:
Rather than drawing, play this game with playdough. Especially funny when playing naughty pictionary!
Related: Play 'Naughty Pictionary' like a Boss
Related: Play an Exciting Game of Bridal Pictionary
Preparation:
As with charades, write down a few words or phrases that are hens/wedding related. Once again, these words and phrases can be risqué or G rated (this depends entirely on the type of event you're hosting).
How to Play:
Split guests into two teams. Each team takes it in turns to have one person randomly pick a word/phrase form a bowl and attempt to draw it.
The object of the game is to have the girls in your team guess the answer with pictures alone (i.e. the person who chose the word/phrase is not allowed to talk). Make it harder by setting a time limit.
Alternative:
Rather than drawing, play this game with playdough. Especially funny when playing naughty pictionary!
Related: Play 'Naughty Pictionary' like a Boss
Related: Play an Exciting Game of Bridal Pictionary
THAT'S MY MAN
How to Play:
Before the hens night, find the worst photo you possibly can of your hen’s soon-to-be husband (or wife!). It can be when he was very drunk, waking up, surprised, generally looking weird, etc. Print this picture off and have your bride-to-be carry it around with her for the duration of her celebration.
Why? Because every time someone from the group mentions the code-word (e.g. ‘Man, I’m itchy!’), your hen must go over to the nearest stranger, show them the picture of her partner and proudly tell them how excited she is to be marrying him!
Related: Playing 'That's My Man'!
How to Play:
Before the hens night, find the worst photo you possibly can of your hen’s soon-to-be husband (or wife!). It can be when he was very drunk, waking up, surprised, generally looking weird, etc. Print this picture off and have your bride-to-be carry it around with her for the duration of her celebration.
Why? Because every time someone from the group mentions the code-word (e.g. ‘Man, I’m itchy!’), your hen must go over to the nearest stranger, show them the picture of her partner and proudly tell them how excited she is to be marrying him!
Related: Playing 'That's My Man'!
TRACING TRUTHS
How to Play:
Grab some large pieces of paper. Place one piece on the ground and, one at a time, ask the girls to trace around their hands WITHOUT bending their knees!
The best part? Your job.
Write down EVERYTHING the girls say whilst they attempt to trace their hands (such as ‘This is so hard!’).
Once everyone has had a turn, have the girls sit down and tell them something along the lines of: ‘Thanks to all of you we now know what our beautiful bride will be saying on her wedding night!’. Follow this by reading each of the statements out loud (putting the example from above into context, ‘this is SO hard!’). Your party will be in hysterics!
Related: Tracing Truths - The Game with a Hilarious Twist!
How to Play:
Grab some large pieces of paper. Place one piece on the ground and, one at a time, ask the girls to trace around their hands WITHOUT bending their knees!
The best part? Your job.
Write down EVERYTHING the girls say whilst they attempt to trace their hands (such as ‘This is so hard!’).
Once everyone has had a turn, have the girls sit down and tell them something along the lines of: ‘Thanks to all of you we now know what our beautiful bride will be saying on her wedding night!’. Follow this by reading each of the statements out loud (putting the example from above into context, ‘this is SO hard!’). Your party will be in hysterics!
Related: Tracing Truths - The Game with a Hilarious Twist!
PARTY FAVOURITE:
WHO'S YOUR MAN?
Before the party, ask the groom and each of his groomsmen to take pictures of body parts: nose, eye, foot, hair, hand, chin, bicep, etc. (I once attended a bridal shower where they also included bum shots!). Print each of these photos off at a fairly large size.
On the day, make your way through the body parts; asking the bride-to-be to pick her husband’s photo from the rest (i.e. if the groom has three groomsmen, hold up the four pictures of noses and ask her to point to her groom’s nose. Do the same for hands, chins, etc.).
Every wrong answer? Your lovely hen must drink!
HANDY TIP:
Rather than asking the groomsmen to get in on the game, use images from the internet. Want to save on printing and paper? Put the photos into a slideshow instead.
WHO'S YOUR MAN?
Before the party, ask the groom and each of his groomsmen to take pictures of body parts: nose, eye, foot, hair, hand, chin, bicep, etc. (I once attended a bridal shower where they also included bum shots!). Print each of these photos off at a fairly large size.
On the day, make your way through the body parts; asking the bride-to-be to pick her husband’s photo from the rest (i.e. if the groom has three groomsmen, hold up the four pictures of noses and ask her to point to her groom’s nose. Do the same for hands, chins, etc.).
Every wrong answer? Your lovely hen must drink!
HANDY TIP:
Rather than asking the groomsmen to get in on the game, use images from the internet. Want to save on printing and paper? Put the photos into a slideshow instead.
Thoughtful Hen Party Games
A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE
How to Play:
Party goers write down a special memory they have with the bride-to-be. When everyone's done, collect the memories and place them in a bowl. One by one, the hen reads them aloud to the group; trying to guess who each memory belongs to as she goes.
Hot Tip:
Stick the memories into a special book or photo album for the hen. They will become part of a beautiful keepsake that she can look back on for many years to come!
How to Play:
Party goers write down a special memory they have with the bride-to-be. When everyone's done, collect the memories and place them in a bowl. One by one, the hen reads them aloud to the group; trying to guess who each memory belongs to as she goes.
Hot Tip:
Stick the memories into a special book or photo album for the hen. They will become part of a beautiful keepsake that she can look back on for many years to come!
DATE NIGHT
How to Play:
On a piece of paper, each guest writes down a date night idea for the soon-to-be Mr and Mrs.
These ideas can range from dinner and a movie to a a relaxing day at the spa.
After the party, gift these wonder ideas to the hen and her partner. They can then make their way through the list in their first year of marriage!
Alternative:
This can also be played as the 'Bucket List' game; meaning guests write down activities/challenges for the happy couple to complete instead.
GIFTS FROM THE GIRLS
Preparation:
Ask each guest to bring along one gift for the hen that either symbolises their relationship or brings back memories they have with the bride (e.g. a bottle of sour monkey brings back memories of festivals with my best friend).
These gifts can be wrapped or unwrapped, that’s up to each individual guest.
How to Play:
On the day of the party, your hen can open/look at each gift one-by-one, trying to guess who brought it (and why) as she goes.
Preparation:
Ask each guest to bring along one gift for the hen that either symbolises their relationship or brings back memories they have with the bride (e.g. a bottle of sour monkey brings back memories of festivals with my best friend).
These gifts can be wrapped or unwrapped, that’s up to each individual guest.
How to Play:
On the day of the party, your hen can open/look at each gift one-by-one, trying to guess who brought it (and why) as she goes.
MARRIAGE ADVICE
How to Play:
On a piece of paper, guests write down one piece of advice for the hen (e.g. try to have date night at least once a month).
Hot Tip:
Ask guests to write their advice on wooden spoons (or something similar, such as wooden popsicle sticks) and place them in a jar labelled 'Recipes for a good marriage'. Cute keepsake that your hen will adore!
PARTY FAVOURITE:
SNAP THAT
Type up a checklist that includes different group shot and portrait items. ‘The hen and her bridesmaids’, 'funny faces', ‘laughter’, ‘dancing’ and ‘a selfie’, are all great options. When guests arrive on the day, hand each of them a checklist and ask that they capture (photograph) as many items from the list as possible. The person who ticks off the most is the winner!
Hens night games such as this aren't only fun, but also mean LOTS of great memories will be captured for your bride-to-be!
Related: Playing 'Snap That'
SNAP THAT
Type up a checklist that includes different group shot and portrait items. ‘The hen and her bridesmaids’, 'funny faces', ‘laughter’, ‘dancing’ and ‘a selfie’, are all great options. When guests arrive on the day, hand each of them a checklist and ask that they capture (photograph) as many items from the list as possible. The person who ticks off the most is the winner!
Hens night games such as this aren't only fun, but also mean LOTS of great memories will be captured for your bride-to-be!
Related: Playing 'Snap That'
Unique Hen Party Games
LET'S DANCE
How to Play:
Everyone stands in a circle and the bride is nominated to get the dancing started. How? By making up one simple dance move (anything from a star jump to twerking)! For this example, let’s say she went with twerking.
Starting with the person to her left, each guest takes it in turns to repeat the bride’s move. Once the entire circle has had a turn, the next player (person to the left of your bride) twerks before adding in their own move (e.g. a star jump). Each guest then has to twerk and do a star jump.
Continue playing until every person has added their own move. The game finishes with the whole group performing their entire routine together!
Related: Are You Ready? Let's Dance!
How to Play:
Everyone stands in a circle and the bride is nominated to get the dancing started. How? By making up one simple dance move (anything from a star jump to twerking)! For this example, let’s say she went with twerking.
Starting with the person to her left, each guest takes it in turns to repeat the bride’s move. Once the entire circle has had a turn, the next player (person to the left of your bride) twerks before adding in their own move (e.g. a star jump). Each guest then has to twerk and do a star jump.
Continue playing until every person has added their own move. The game finishes with the whole group performing their entire routine together!
Related: Are You Ready? Let's Dance!
PERFECT POEMS
How to Play:
Separate guests into pairs (except for your hen) and give each twosome a special wedding word (such as marriage, stripper, party, ring, honeymoon, etc.).
Explain that each pair is to come up with a poem that includes the bride-to-be, the two people in the pair AND the special word. This is to be done within 10 minutes.
Once the time is up, the poems are read aloud. Your hen then gets to choose the winner
How to Play:
Separate guests into pairs (except for your hen) and give each twosome a special wedding word (such as marriage, stripper, party, ring, honeymoon, etc.).
Explain that each pair is to come up with a poem that includes the bride-to-be, the two people in the pair AND the special word. This is to be done within 10 minutes.
Once the time is up, the poems are read aloud. Your hen then gets to choose the winner
RUBIK'S CUBE PARTY GAME
Preparation:
Ask guests to arrive at the hen party in an outfit that resembles an incomplete Rubik’s cube (in other words, they arrive wearing the six different cube colours – red, blue, white, orange, green and yellow).
How to Play:
The aim of the game is for guests to swap articles of clothing until they have ‘solved’ the cube (basically, until they’re wearing one colour only). Great fun - especially when additional rules are incorporated!
Related: How to Throw a Rubik's Cube Party
Preparation:
Ask guests to arrive at the hen party in an outfit that resembles an incomplete Rubik’s cube (in other words, they arrive wearing the six different cube colours – red, blue, white, orange, green and yellow).
How to Play:
The aim of the game is for guests to swap articles of clothing until they have ‘solved’ the cube (basically, until they’re wearing one colour only). Great fun - especially when additional rules are incorporated!
Related: How to Throw a Rubik's Cube Party
TRADE IT
This game was suggested by our wonderful reader, Jillian!
How to Play:
Hand your hen a little bag full of wrapped chocolates, and explain that she is to trade these for unusual items throughout the night. Can you imagine the hilarious objects and stories this game will result in?!
Handy Tip:
Everyone can get involved in this one. Simply present guests with five wrapped chocolates each, and explain that these are not to be eaten (unlucky), but to be traded for random items throughout the night. The guest with the most unusual trade by the end of the celebration wins a prize!
This game was suggested by our wonderful reader, Jillian!
How to Play:
Hand your hen a little bag full of wrapped chocolates, and explain that she is to trade these for unusual items throughout the night. Can you imagine the hilarious objects and stories this game will result in?!
Handy Tip:
Everyone can get involved in this one. Simply present guests with five wrapped chocolates each, and explain that these are not to be eaten (unlucky), but to be traded for random items throughout the night. The guest with the most unusual trade by the end of the celebration wins a prize!
PARTY FAVOURITE:
SCAVENGER HUNT
Have a pre-made list of items and tasks that the girls must collect/complete during the hen party (such as ‘Make and wear a toilet paper veil’ or 'take a photo with something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue').
You can either play this for fun (so everyone joins in each of the tasks) or make it a competition (by splitting guests into teams and assigning points to each item/task. Those receiving the most points by the end of the party being the winners).
SCAVENGER HUNT
Have a pre-made list of items and tasks that the girls must collect/complete during the hen party (such as ‘Make and wear a toilet paper veil’ or 'take a photo with something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue').
You can either play this for fun (so everyone joins in each of the tasks) or make it a competition (by splitting guests into teams and assigning points to each item/task. Those receiving the most points by the end of the party being the winners).
Other Hen Party Games
BALLOON POP
Preparation:
Write down 10 questions (up to you how cute or embarrassing they are) and place them in 10 separate balloons.
How to Play:
Throughout the night, guests can randomly pop the balloons; with your hen answering whatever question happens to come out. If she fails/refuses to answer, give her a punishment (e.g. drink a shot, sip her drink, do a dare, etc.) Just remember to place all balloons in the bin after use!
Related: How to Play 'Balloon Pop'
Preparation:
Write down 10 questions (up to you how cute or embarrassing they are) and place them in 10 separate balloons.
How to Play:
Throughout the night, guests can randomly pop the balloons; with your hen answering whatever question happens to come out. If she fails/refuses to answer, give her a punishment (e.g. drink a shot, sip her drink, do a dare, etc.) Just remember to place all balloons in the bin after use!
Related: How to Play 'Balloon Pop'
BRIEF BUNTING
Preparation:
Ask each of the girls to bring along one (new) pair of underwear as a gift for the bride.
How to Play:
Set up a piece of string or twine with cute wooden pegs – ready to hang the briefs.
At some point during the celebration, the hen can guess which guest brought which pair of underwear for her. Every wrong answer results in a drink/fine for your hen; whereas every right answer results in a drink/fine for the guest who was caught out!
Handy Tip:
This game will provide you with some (hilarious) bunting! Perfect brief bunting positions include above the drinks table, above the food table, at the entrance to the party or as a decoration outside the bathroom/toilet!
Preparation:
Ask each of the girls to bring along one (new) pair of underwear as a gift for the bride.
How to Play:
Set up a piece of string or twine with cute wooden pegs – ready to hang the briefs.
At some point during the celebration, the hen can guess which guest brought which pair of underwear for her. Every wrong answer results in a drink/fine for your hen; whereas every right answer results in a drink/fine for the guest who was caught out!
Handy Tip:
This game will provide you with some (hilarious) bunting! Perfect brief bunting positions include above the drinks table, above the food table, at the entrance to the party or as a decoration outside the bathroom/toilet!
LOVE STORY
How to Play:
At the top of a blank piece of paper, write the following sentence:
‘Once upon a time, a girl named xxx met a boy named xxx’ (insert bride and groom’s names where required).
Starting with the first guest to arrive, ask her to write down two or three sentences that follow on from this first statement. Once she’s done, fold the paper down and cover everything but the final line of her writing. When the next guest arrives, have them write down two or three sentences that follow on from the previous guest’s uncovered line.
Continue until everyone has had a turn.
Now for the fun part! Pick a suitable time (such as when everyone is sitting down for lunch, during a bus ride to your activity, etc.) and read aloud the bride and groom’s true love story. Not only will it be hilarious at the time, it will also make a great keepsake.
How to Play:
At the top of a blank piece of paper, write the following sentence:
‘Once upon a time, a girl named xxx met a boy named xxx’ (insert bride and groom’s names where required).
Starting with the first guest to arrive, ask her to write down two or three sentences that follow on from this first statement. Once she’s done, fold the paper down and cover everything but the final line of her writing. When the next guest arrives, have them write down two or three sentences that follow on from the previous guest’s uncovered line.
Continue until everyone has had a turn.
Now for the fun part! Pick a suitable time (such as when everyone is sitting down for lunch, during a bus ride to your activity, etc.) and read aloud the bride and groom’s true love story. Not only will it be hilarious at the time, it will also make a great keepsake.
PICK THE LIE
An easy game that will result in some great stories and lots of giggles!
How to Play:
Sit in a circle and, starting with the hen, take it in turns to tell two truths and one lie (e.g. 'I went skinny dipping after my 21st', 'I snuck out of the house at least once when I was younger', 'I grew up in the circus'). It's then up to the rest of the group to guess which statement is the lie.
You can turn this into a drinking game by having everyone drink if they guess which story isn't true, and having the liar drink if they're caught out.
An easy game that will result in some great stories and lots of giggles!
How to Play:
Sit in a circle and, starting with the hen, take it in turns to tell two truths and one lie (e.g. 'I went skinny dipping after my 21st', 'I snuck out of the house at least once when I was younger', 'I grew up in the circus'). It's then up to the rest of the group to guess which statement is the lie.
You can turn this into a drinking game by having everyone drink if they guess which story isn't true, and having the liar drink if they're caught out.
SLIP IT IN
Preparation:
Write down enough phrases for at least one per guest. Some examples include ‘I went sky-diving last week’ and ‘I want to sail around Australia on my own’. Make sure the phrases are suitable for your particular group (i.e. if there’s grandparents in attendance you probably shouldn’t have any raunchy topics).
How to Play:
Each person gets one phrase as they arrive. Explain that they are to try and ‘slip it in’ to conversation at some point throughout the day/night. The catch? They have to wait at least 5 MINUTES after saying their phrase before claiming victory!
You’ll love watching as they try to keep the story going during this time without getting caught out.
Related: Can You... Slip it In?!
Preparation:
Write down enough phrases for at least one per guest. Some examples include ‘I went sky-diving last week’ and ‘I want to sail around Australia on my own’. Make sure the phrases are suitable for your particular group (i.e. if there’s grandparents in attendance you probably shouldn’t have any raunchy topics).
How to Play:
Each person gets one phrase as they arrive. Explain that they are to try and ‘slip it in’ to conversation at some point throughout the day/night. The catch? They have to wait at least 5 MINUTES after saying their phrase before claiming victory!
You’ll love watching as they try to keep the story going during this time without getting caught out.
Related: Can You... Slip it In?!
TRICK OR TREAT?
Preparation:
Place a blackboard or sign on a table near the venue entrance that says 'Trick or Treat’. In front of this sign, have enough drinks for one per guest attending.
How to Play:
As guests arrive, ask them to pick a beverage. The twist being that some are treats (i.e. cocktails, straight shots, etc.) and some are tricks (i.e. water, juice, etc.)!
Preparation:
Place a blackboard or sign on a table near the venue entrance that says 'Trick or Treat’. In front of this sign, have enough drinks for one per guest attending.
How to Play:
As guests arrive, ask them to pick a beverage. The twist being that some are treats (i.e. cocktails, straight shots, etc.) and some are tricks (i.e. water, juice, etc.)!
PASS THE PARCEL
Start by selecting a special gift for your hen and wrap it in wrapping paper. Now, wrap as many other layers as there are guests attending (e.g. 10 guests = 10 more layers) in a different colour (newspaper or kraft paper are both great options). Make sure you place some sort of prize in each layer before it’s sealed. This can be anything from an organic pamper product, chocolate, drink cards or dress up accessories (sourced from a local second-hand store), to a truth/dare questions.
How to Play:
Everyone sits in a circle. Play music whilst guests pass the parcel around in a clock-wise direction. Stop the music; the person who is holding the parcel at that moment gets to unwrap one layer and receive their prize. Continue the game until all guests have unwrapped one layer each (making sure your hen receives the FINAL gift!).
Handy Hint:
For some great prize/gift ideas, click here (they're perfect for sneaking into this adult pass the parcel game).
Related: Play an Epic Game of Pass the Parcel
Start by selecting a special gift for your hen and wrap it in wrapping paper. Now, wrap as many other layers as there are guests attending (e.g. 10 guests = 10 more layers) in a different colour (newspaper or kraft paper are both great options). Make sure you place some sort of prize in each layer before it’s sealed. This can be anything from an organic pamper product, chocolate, drink cards or dress up accessories (sourced from a local second-hand store), to a truth/dare questions.
How to Play:
Everyone sits in a circle. Play music whilst guests pass the parcel around in a clock-wise direction. Stop the music; the person who is holding the parcel at that moment gets to unwrap one layer and receive their prize. Continue the game until all guests have unwrapped one layer each (making sure your hen receives the FINAL gift!).
Handy Hint:
For some great prize/gift ideas, click here (they're perfect for sneaking into this adult pass the parcel game).
Related: Play an Epic Game of Pass the Parcel
Frequently Asked Questions About Hen Party Games:
If you still have questions about hens night games after reading the above article, this section is for you! Here we've answered some of our most frequently asked questions about bachelorette party games to assist with your planning. That being said, if you're still left wondering (or you would like us to explain something in a little more detail), please don't hesitate to get in touch by clicking here!
I'M WONDERING WHAT GAMES TO PLAY AT A HEN PARTY?
This will depend entirely on your particular bride-to-be and the type of celebration you're going for. For example, if it's a cheekier event, add a few spicy bachelorette party games to the mix! On the flip side, a classier occasion would better suit sweet and thoughtful games.
That being said, no matter how naughty your occasion - always keep your bride-to-be in mind when planning. You know your girl best, pick game options that don't push her boundaries and you're bound to end up with a fun and memorable party (that she remembers for the right reasons)!
This will depend entirely on your particular bride-to-be and the type of celebration you're going for. For example, if it's a cheekier event, add a few spicy bachelorette party games to the mix! On the flip side, a classier occasion would better suit sweet and thoughtful games.
That being said, no matter how naughty your occasion - always keep your bride-to-be in mind when planning. You know your girl best, pick game options that don't push her boundaries and you're bound to end up with a fun and memorable party (that she remembers for the right reasons)!
I'M WONDERING WHERE TO BUY HEN PARTY GAMES?
The great thing about hen party games is that you don't necessarily have to purchase any at all! The majority of options outlined in the above article are DIY - with most requiring just paper and pens to play.
However, if you would like to purchase hen do party games there are many online stores who sell both printable and pre-made options. Search Google and a tonne of different shops will come up (same with Etsy!). We also have our own store if you wish to download printable signs, games and personalised products (click here to view our range; some are even FREEBIES!).
The great thing about hen party games is that you don't necessarily have to purchase any at all! The majority of options outlined in the above article are DIY - with most requiring just paper and pens to play.
However, if you would like to purchase hen do party games there are many online stores who sell both printable and pre-made options. Search Google and a tonne of different shops will come up (same with Etsy!). We also have our own store if you wish to download printable signs, games and personalised products (click here to view our range; some are even FREEBIES!).
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I hope this list has provided you with LOTS of game options, making your planning that much easier. I'm constantly on the lookout for fun, new, interesting and unique kitchen tea, bridal shower & hen party games, and every time I come across a new one it will be added to this list. So, if you have any you would like to share, please do so via the comments section below or social media! (AUS Facebook Group | Worldwide Facebook Group | Pinterest)
Cheers to an AMAZING party where the games are an absolute HIT!
Much love, keep smiling - Bec x
Cheers to an AMAZING party where the games are an absolute HIT!
Much love, keep smiling - Bec x
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