Bachelor and bachelorette party games: 15 ideas for a night to remember
Updated on October 2, 2026 · 5 min read
In short
15 game ideas for a hen or stag party: games about the couple (the partner quiz, mystery memories), challenges around town and games for the evening. With the golden rule: the guest of honour first, nothing humiliating, and alcohol in moderation.
- 4–20 players
- With or without alcohol
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A bachelor or bachelorette party (a stag or hen do in the UK) is a day or a weekend to celebrate the bride or groom-to-be with their closest friends. The best memories rarely come from big spending, but from games that put the guest of honour centre stage and make the whole group laugh. Here are 15 ideas, from the couple quiz to city challenges, with our tips so the party stays a good memory for everyone.
The golden rule: the guest of honour comes first
- Their consent above all: the party is for them. No costume, dare or photo they would refuse. Find out discreetly beforehand.
- No humiliation: teasing is fine, ridicule is not. The goal is for them to still smile about it in ten years.
- Respect passers-by: city challenges must not bother anyone. A stranger's “no” is respected without insisting.
- Drink in moderation: nobody has to drink, any sip can be swapped for a soft drink, and nobody drives after drinking.
Games about the couple
1The partner quiz
- 4–20 players
- 20–30 min
- A phone
- No alcohol
Before the big day, ask the partner about fifteen questions (“Where did you meet?”, “What's their favourite dish?”, “Who said ‘I love you’ first?”) and film their answers. During the party, the guest of honour has to guess what their other half said. The best part: comparing with the video.
2Who knows them best?
- 4–20 players
- 15–20 min
- Pen and paper
- No alcohol
Guests answer questions about the bride or groom-to-be: their first love, their favourite series, their worst haircut. The highest score wins the title of official best friend of the weekend.
3Mystery memories
- 4–20 players
- 15–20 min
- Pen and paper
- No alcohol
Each guest writes down a memory with the guest of honour, without signing it. They have to guess who wrote what. Keep the notes: they make a lovely gift.
4The photo remake
- 3–15 players
- 15 min
- A phone
- No alcohol
Dig out an old group photo (a holiday, a party, childhood) and recreate it exactly, same poses, same framing. The before-and-after always gets a laugh.
City challenges
5The mission list
- 4–20 players
- 60+ min
- A phone
- No alcohol
Prepare a list of missions to complete during the day, each worth points: get relationship advice from a stranger, take a photo with someone who has the same first name, learn to say “congratulations” in three languages, sing a love song chorus with a street musician… Choose missions that are funny, never awkward for passers-by.
6Party bingo
- 4–20 players
- Pen and paper
- No alcohol
Hand out bingo cards with events of the day: “the bride-to-be cries with laughter”, “someone gets lost”, “we run into another hen party”. The first to complete a line wins.
7Photo rally
- 6–20 players
- 60–120 min
- A phone
- No alcohol
Form teams with a list of photos to take around town: a landmark, a film pose, a selfie with an animal… The fastest and most creative team wins.
Games for the night
8The couple's music quiz
- 4–20 players
- 20–30 min
- A phone
- No alcohol
A playlist of songs that meant something to the couple, the guest of honour or the group of friends. Each track sparks a story. Tips in our music quiz guide. In the app, with Premium, create the couple's playlist in Blindtest: you pick the songs, the phone has everyone guess them.
9Put the bride or groom on trial
- 3–20 players
- 15–20 min
- Nothing needed
- No alcohol
One guest is the prosecutor, the guest of honour defends themselves, and the others are the jury. The charge: “Leaving the gang to get married”. Each side pleads for thirty seconds, then the jury decides. In the app, it's Objection!, with the timer and the “Objection!” calls built in. With Premium, write your own crimes about the bride or groom-to-be.
10Indoor challenges
- 4–20 players
- 15–30 min
- Nothing needed
- No alcohol
Impersonate their other half, declare their love like in a film, improvise a wedding speech: everyone takes on a challenge in front of the group, which gives a score. The app handles it with Showtime. With Premium, write your own challenges about the couple.
11“Who's most likely to”
- 4–20 players
- 15–20 min
- Nothing needed
- With or without alcohol
“Who's most likely to cry during the vows?”, “Who's most likely to miss the bus to the ceremony?”: everyone points. 100 questions in our “Who's most likely to” guide.
12Never have I ever
- 4–20 players
- 15–30 min
- Nothing needed
- With or without alcohol
A party special: sentences about love, exes and nights out. Ideas in our 100 “Never have I ever” questions.
13Truth or dare
- 4–12 players
- 20–40 min
- Nothing needed
- With or without alcohol
Questions about the couple and dares for the group, always with the right to pass. Ideas in our truth or dare guide.
14Werewolf
- 6–18 players
- 30–60 min
- A deck of cards
- No alcohol
Perfect for the evening in a holiday rental: bluffing, alliances and betrayals in a big group. Every role in our guide to Werewolf roles.
15Drinking games
- 3–10 players
- 20–45 min
- A deck of cards
- Drinking game
Pyramid, the horse race or the circle, for those who want to, in moderation. Rules in our card drinking games.
Our planning tips
- A programme, not a marathon: two or three highlights are enough, with breaks.
- A clear budget announced from the start, so nobody feels pressured.
- Games prepared in advance: the partner quiz and the couple's music quiz take a bit of work, but they are the best moments.
- A planned way home: a sober driver, a taxi or somewhere to stay on site.
Frequently asked questions
Which games for a hen or stag party?
The partner quiz, filmed beforehand, is the highlight. Add a list of missions around town in the afternoon, then a couple's music quiz and challenges in the evening.
How do you make sure the guest of honour is comfortable?
Find out discreetly what they are happy with: costume, dares, photos. Tease them, never ridicule them, and respect every "no", theirs as well as passers-by's.
How many activities should the day have?
Two or three highlights are enough, with breaks: for example missions in the afternoon, then the partner quiz and a party game in the evening.
Bachelor and bachelorette parties with Partizo
In the Partizo app, Showtime offers wacky challenges judged by the group, Objection! turns the trial into a real timed court case, Freestyle mixes votes, duels and “never have I ever”, and Blindtest and Celebrity liven up the night. A single phone is enough, and the app is for adults only.
For more party ideas, see our adult birthday party games.