No hen party is complete without games that break the ice and keep energy high throughout the celebration. Whether you're starting with icebreakers for guests who don't know each other, or diving straight into hilarious drinking games, we've got you covered with the best hen party entertainment for 2026.
Icebreaker Games for Mixed Groups
Two Truths and a Lie - Each person shares three statements about themselves, and the group guesses which one is false. Perfect for groups where not everyone knows each other, especially if you've got the bride's work friends meeting her uni mates for the first time.
How Well Do You Know the Bride? - Prepare 20 questions about the bride beforehand covering childhood, relationship milestones, and quirky facts. Award points for correct answers and give the winner a prize like a bottle of Prosecco. Questions like "What was her first job?" and "Where did she meet the groom?" work brilliantly.
Mr and Mrs Quiz - The classic. Get answers from the groom beforehand via email or video call, covering topics like "What's her dream honeymoon destination?" and "What's her most annoying habit?" Then ask the bride the same questions at the hen party and see if her answers match his. The reactions are comedy gold.
Find Someone Who - Create bingo-style cards with statements like "Has been married before," "Has met a celebrity," or "Can speak three languages." Guests mingle to find people who match each statement, encouraging conversation and connections.
Drinking Games for Party Vibes
Prosecco Pong - The sophisticated hen party version of beer pong using Prosecco, gin and tonic, or cocktails. Set up plastic cups in triangular formation at each end of a table. Teams take turns throwing ping pong balls, and opponents drink when a ball lands. Works brilliantly before heading out for cocktail making classes in cities like Brighton or Manchester.
Never Have I Ever - Take turns making statements starting with "Never have I ever..." Anyone who has done the thing mentioned takes a drink. Start tame, then gradually get more revealing as the drinks flow. Consider setting some boundaries if there are family members present.
Most Likely To - Go around the group asking "Who's most likely to..." questions like "...cry during the wedding?" or "...hook up with a groomsman?" Everyone points at who they think, and the person with the most votes drinks. The accusations and defences are entertainment in themselves.
Bust a Rhyme - Start with a simple word like "hen" or "bride," then go around the circle with each person saying a rhyming word. Hesitate, repeat a word, or fail to rhyme means you drink. Speed increases with each round, creating brilliant chaos.
Ring of Fire (Kings Cup) - The classic drinking game that needs no introduction. Spread cards face down in a ring around a central cup. Each card has a rule (ace is waterfall, jack is make a rule, etc.). Draw cards and follow rules until someone picks the final king and drinks the central mixture. Disgusting but essential hen party entertainment.
Active and Competitive Games
Hen Party Bingo - Create bingo cards with typical hen party scenarios like "Someone cries," "Bride loses something," "Someone mentions the diet," or "Awkward encounter with stag do." Tick off squares throughout the day or night. First to get a line wins a prize. This works brilliantly during a dance class or while doing an escape room.
Scavenger Hunt - Give teams a list of items to collect or tasks to complete around your destination. Include photo challenges like "Get a photo with a police officer," collect items like "A business card from a cocktail bar," and complete dares like "Get a stranger to sing Happy Birthday to the bride." Set a time limit and meet back at a designated bar with bonus points for creativity.
Dance Off - Divide into teams and compete in dance battles. Works brilliantly after an actual dance class when everyone's feeling confident. Categories might include "Best 90s moves," "Most dramatic performance," or "Bride's favourite style." The bride judges winners and losers take a shot.
Relay Races - Set up races in a park or at your accommodation. Categories might include putting on full make-up while blindfolded, getting dressed in wedding attire, or building a wedding dress from toilet paper. Competitive groups love this, and the photos are always hilarious.
Creative and Memorable Games
Toilet Paper Wedding Dress - Teams of 3-4 compete to create the best wedding dress using only toilet paper and tape. Set a 10-minute time limit. One person from each team models the dress while others construct it. The bride judges the winner based on creativity, structure, and overall effect. This is genuinely hilarious and creates amazing photos.
Memory Lane - Each guest brings a photo or written memory of the bride to share with the group. Arrange these in a scrapbook or memory jar for the bride to keep. More emotional than competitive, but it creates beautiful moments and often happy tears. Perfect for quieter moments during a spa day or afternoon tea.
Advice Cards - Everyone writes marriage advice for the bride on decorated cards. These can be sincere, funny, or downright ridiculous. The bride reads them during the celebration and keeps them to look back on after the wedding. Popular advice includes "Never go to bed angry" alongside "Always blame the dog" and "Lock the bathroom door."
Guess the Price - Bring items related to weddings (champagne flute, white flowers, fancy pen) and have guests guess the cost. Closest guess wins each round. This works brilliantly as an icebreaker while people arrive, especially at accommodation before heading out for the evening in places like London or Edinburgh.
Pin the Tail (or Kiss) on the Groom - Create a large poster of the groom's face or silhouette. Blindfolded guests attempt to pin a kiss mark or add features in the right place. Childish but surprisingly entertaining, especially after a few drinks.
Games for Public Spaces
Dare Cards - Create individual sealed envelopes with dares for the bride to complete throughout the night. Other guests can challenge her to open them at any time. Include things like "Get a stranger to buy you a drink," "Swap an item of clothing with someone," or "Do your best maid of honour speech impression." Keep them fun rather than genuinely embarrassing.
Photo Challenges - Give each guest or team a list of photos they need to capture throughout the celebration. Requirements might include "Photo with the hen and a stranger named Dave," "Group jumping in the air," or "Recreate a famous movie scene." Review submissions at the end of the night over pizza.
I Spy Groom's Face - Print small photos of the groom's face and hide them around the accommodation or venues (with venue permission). First person to spot each one gets a point. This works brilliantly throughout a weekend if you plant them before guests arrive.
Tips for Successful Hen Party Games
Know Your Audience - Consider whether games suit the bride's personality and the mix of guests. What works for a group of 25-year-old party animals might horrifically bomb with the bride's conservative aunts present.
Don't Force Participation - Always let people opt out of games without judgment. Some guests prefer to watch and photograph rather than actively compete, and that's absolutely fine.
Time It Right - Icebreakers work best early on, drinking games flow better mid-evening once everyone's relaxed, and photo-based games make sense when you're out and about in destinations like Liverpool or Newcastle.
Prepare in Advance - Bring all materials you need including cards, pens, props, and printed photos. Nothing kills game momentum like realising halfway through that you're missing essential items.
Keep It Moving - If a game isn't landing, abandon it gracefully and move on. The best hen parties flow naturally rather than forcing everyone through a rigid schedule of activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best hen party games for breaking the ice?
Two Truths and a Lie, Find Someone Who bingo, and How Well Do You Know the Bride work brilliantly for groups where not everyone knows each other. These games encourage conversation and help guests find common ground naturally.
How many games should we play at a hen party?
Plan 3-4 games maximum for a day or evening. One icebreaker, one drinking game, and one creative activity is plenty. Too many games feels forced, while too few can leave awkward gaps especially in early parts of the celebration.
Are drinking games appropriate if some guests don't drink alcohol?
Absolutely! Just ensure non-drinkers can participate with soft drinks, mocktails, or silly forfeits instead. Many games work perfectly without alcohol - focus on the fun and laughter rather than the drinks themselves.
When should we play hen party games during the celebration?
Icebreakers work best when guests first arrive at accommodation. Drinking games flow naturally mid-evening once everyone's relaxed. Save photo challenges and scavenger hunts for when you're out and about during daytime activities.
What if the bride hates being the centre of attention in games?
Focus on group-based games rather than singling her out with dares and challenges. Activities like Prosecco Pong, dance-offs, and team scavenger hunts let everyone participate equally while still celebrating the bride.
