Ah, bridal shower games… love ’em or hate ’em, they are an absolute staple for any celebration. If you’re hosting a bridal shower and looking for the perfect games to keep your guests entertained, I’ve got you covered. From the most popular 2026 bridal shower games, to classic printables you can snag for free, and more modern, interactive group activities, here are the best bridal shower games to choose from.
Updated: December 10, 2025
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Top 10 Bridal Shower Games in 2026
Some games are total hits, and others… well, we’ve all suffered through an awkward one or two. So, I did a little digging and found the top bridal shower games in 2026 (aka, what people are actually searching for right now). 🕵 Here they are in order of popularity. Keep reading to learn what they are and how to play!
#1 – Would She Rather Bridal Shower Game Free Printable
Would she rather is a popular 2026 bridal shower game because it’s as simple to play as it is fun. Guests simply have to guess which one of two opposing items the bride is more likely to do or prefer. Get the answers from the bride-to-be before the shower!
➡️Grab this printable bridal shower game for FREE at Modern MOH.
#2 – He Said She Said Bridal Shower Game Free Printable
The He Said She Said Bridal Shower Game, also known as, “Guess Who?!” is incredibly popular. Why? It’s super easy to execute and fun for your guests to learn more about the soon to be newlyweds.
➡️The best part? You can grab detailed game-play instructions and a free printable right here > He Said She Said Printable Game Template.
#3 – Where Are They Bridal Shower Game Free Printable
The Where Are They game is a great way to involve the groom’s family! Collect photos of the couple throughout their dating years (trips, dates, parties, etc.) Display them and provide game cards for guests to guess where the couple was in each photo.
➡️Grab free printable Where Are They game cards and sign on The Hen Planner!
💡Here’s a fun Idea!
Make picture frame centerpieces to display the photos and kill two birds with ONE stone (bridal shower game + budget-friendly centerpieces – BOOM!)
#4 – Guess the Age of the Bride-to-Be Free Printable
To play Guess the Age of the Bride, collect photos from various ages in her life and display them either in a banner, a shadow box, or in DIY photo frame centerpieces (like I shared above!) Guests simply have to guess the bride’s age in each photo.
➡️Grab a shadow box and free game cards on Bold and Bubbly.
#5 – Over or Under Bridal Shower Game Free Printable
The Over or Under Bridal Shower Game has grown in popularity because it’s super easy to play! Guests guess if the correct answer is either over or under several statements about the couple and the wedding (i.e. The wedding day is 49 days away). Simply create an answer key and see who gets the most correct!
➡️ Grab this freebie on PA Unveiled!
#6 – Guess the Dress! Free Printable
Guess the Dress is a unique bridal shower game that puts creative skills to the test! Hand out game cards and coloring supplies to each table. Each guest draws the dress they think the bride-to-be will be wearing on her wedding day.
HOT TIP: Play this game early on in the shower to give guests plenty of time! Display them on a banner for the bride to review and award the closest winner.
➡️ Grab free printable guess the dress game cards on Something Turquoise.
#7 – Pass the Prize Bridal Shower Game
This bridal shower game is sooooo easy and fun! All you need is a wrapped prize and a printable poem (see below!) Give one of your guests the prize to start and then read the poem line by line. The poem includes instructions for that guest, such as “Pass the prize to the guest with the best shoes!” The guest holding the prize at the end of the poem wins it!
➡️ Grab a printable pass the prize poem at Leap of Faith Crafting.
#8 – Wedding Emoji Pictionary Game Free Printable
Everyone loves emojis! This game involves creating a list of wedding-related words and having guests guess the word based on a series of emojis.
➡️ Grab a free printable wedding emoji game at Modern MOH.
#9 – The Ring Game
I love the ring game for it’s interactivity and competitiveness! Give each guest a ring to wear at the start of the shower. If you hear someone say “bride,” you can take their ring! The guest with the most rings at the end of the shower wins a prize.
➡️Make your own chalkboard sign and grab these faux engagement rings!
#10 – The Shoe Game Free Printable
The shoe game involves the groom (so… be sure to invite him!) Play by having your guests fill out their game cards with who they think best matches the statement. Then, have the couple sit back to back and take off their shoes. Read each statement one at a time and see who raises their shoe (indicating they think they match the statement best). This gets so funny because neither knows how the other will answer.
➡️ Grab this free printable shoe game on Fun Squared.
More Fun & Free Bridal Shower Games
Not feeling any of the top 2026 bridal shower games? No worries! I’ve got plenty more to freebies and printables to peruse!
#11 – Love Story
Ask guests to share their love stories, and have the bride-to-be guess who the story belongs to. If the bride guesses incorrectly, the guest wins!
#12 – Memory Lane
Have guests share their favorite memories with the bride-to-be. The bride has to read each one out loud and guess which one of her guests the memory is from. If she doesn’t guess it right, the guest wins!
#13 – “Who Am I?” Game
Have guests write down famous couples on slips of paper and tape them to each other’s backs. Guests have to ask yes or no questions to figure out who they are. If they guess right, they win!
#14 – Two Truths and a Lie
Have each guest introduce themselves by sharing two truths and one lie, and let the group guess which one is the lie. This is an easy bridal shower game idea that’s also great as an ice breaker for a mixed crowd. Plus, it’s completely free!
#15 – Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Challenge
Divide guests into teams and give each team a roll of toilet paper to create a wedding dress for one member of their team. The bride gets to vote on which team made the best dress. Super easy, and free (assuming you’ve got a couple extra rolls lying around your house!)
More Free Printable Bridal Shower Games
If you’re looking for bridal shower game ideas that are low maintenance, this section is for you! We’ve rounded up the best free printable bridal shower games.
#16 – Name That Love Song Printable
Name That Love Song is a bridal shower game that’s super fun, highly competitive, and incredibly easy to execute. All you need is an epic bridal shower playlist and game sheet.
➡️Grab my free bridal shower playlist and Name That Love Song printable!
#17 – Bridal Shower Mad Libs Printable
This one is nostalgic for us 80s babies! Ask guests to complete goofy stories by adding their own nouns, adjectives and verbs. Have the bride-to-be read the finished masterpieces and pick her fave for a room full of laughter.
➡️Grab this free printable bridal shower mad libs from Modern MOH.
#18 – The Price Is Right Bridal Shower Printable
Everyone knows the classic Price is Right game show! Channel your inner contestant, by having guests guess the prices of common wedding items. Whoever is closest without going over wins a prize.
➡️ Get a free Price is Right game card to print at home here!
#19 – Match the Love Songs Game Printable
This game is simple and great for a music lover bride-to-be! Guests simply have to match the list of love songs with the correct artist.
➡️Grab a free printable Match the Love Songs Game at My Party Games.
#20 – Celebrity Couples Match Game Printable
Find out how well your guests know pop culture! This free printable bridal shower game involves guests matching famous celebrity couples.
➡️ Get a free Celebrity Couples game sheet here!
#21 – Bridal Shower Scattergories Printable
This game involves creating a list of categories and having guests come up with words that fit each category. The person with the most unique answers wins a prize.
➡️Here’s a free printable scattergories game board from Modern MOH.
#22 – “What’s in Your Purse?” Bridal Shower Game Printable
This game involves creating a list of items and having guests search through their purses to see who has the most items on the list. The person with the most items wins a prize.
➡️At Modern MOH, find a free what’s in your purse printable.
#23 – Find the Guest Bridal Shower Bingo
I know, I know, I said this list didn’t include Bingo, BUT this one is a unique spin on the classic bridal shower game. Find the Guest Bingo gets everyone up and moving and is a great “get to know you!” game.
➡️Find both traditional + Find the Guest Bingo games on Suite Bliss Printables!
#24 – Wedding Traditions
There are so many wedding traditions passed down from generation to generation that most of us probably haven’t stopped to think, “why do we do that?” The Wedding Traditions game is equal parts fun and educational, testing your guests knowledge on those age-old traditions we’ve all come to know.
➡️Grab free printable worksheets at Modern MOH!
#25 – Bridal Family Fued
“SURVEY SAYS!” This game might need a Steve Harvey-style EmCee to get the vibes right! Test your guests’ knowledge of common wedding industry facts (like, “What’s the most popular color for a bridesmaid dress?”) This lets you and your guests live out this popular game show, bridal shower style.
➡️Grab the free printable worksheets at My Party Games!
Unique Bridal Shower Games
Looking for bridal shower games that are a little different? Not so “been there, done that?” Explore these unique bridal showr game ideas!
#26 – Who’s Got the Groom?!
This is great for the bride who isn’t super into games because it’s quick and hilarious! Simply pass these scratch off cards to your guests and tell everyone to reveal their mystery man when you yell “WHO’S GOT THE GROOM?!” Whoever reveals the groom wins a prize!
#27 – Bridal Shower Pictionary
Similar to traditional Pictionary, but with wedding-themed words or phrases that guests have to draw and guess. This is a great way to get guests up and moving. You’ll want a sturdy easel, markers, and large flip board for this game.
#28 – The Apron Game
Have your bride decked out in an apron loaded with items you’d find in the kitchen. Guests have a few minutes to memorize all the items before the bride leaves the room. Guests jot down as many items as they can remember. Whoever gets the most right wins.
What I love about the apron game is all of the items you use double as gifts for the bride-to-be! Here is a printable game sheet, and below are supplies to order!
- Cute apron for the bride-to-be to wear
- 15 kitchen utensils to stick on the apron. Some ideas include:
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Slotted Spoon
- Peeler
- Zester
- Grater
- Egg Separator
- Potato Masher
- Kitchen Scissors
- Pastry Brush
- Baster
- Tongs
- Ladel
- Meat Tenderizer
- Pizza Wheel
#29 – Bridal Shower Recipe Exchange
Have guests share their favorite recipes with the bride-to-be. Ask guests to include one of these cute recipe cards with their present instead of bringing a card. Or, just set-up a recipe card station and ask guests to complete a card during the shower.
Have the bride-to-be pick a recipe card at random to select a “Winner.” The recipe cards can then be compiled into a sweet memento of the celebration!
#30 – Date Night Idea Jar
Include cards like the ones below with your invitations with instructions for guests to bring their completed date night idea instead of a card.
Or, you can set this up as an activity station at the shower. Simply cut slips of paper for guests to write on and have them drop them into a large jar like the one below. Decorate the jar with a cute “Date Night Ideas” label to gift to your bride-to-be after the shower!
#31 – Advice for the Bride Coasters
Set up a station with markers and newlywed advice coasters, or blank coasters that guests can write a note on for the soon to be newlyweds. The coasters can be read aloud during the shower and then later used during the wedding or taken home as a keepsake. Turn this into activity into a game by having the bride guess who’s advice it is!
#32 – Paint the Groom!
This idea is hilarious and fun for both the bride-to-be AND her guests! Set-up little painting stations with mini easels, canvases and painting supplies for each guest, along with a picture of the groom they have to paint.
At the end, have each guest present their portrait for TONS of laughs, and have the bride pick her favorites for special prizes to be awarded!
#33 – Bridal Shower Karaoke Competition
Make a playlist of the best love ballads (Sing King Karaoke has tons of options to choose from!) and have guests take turns belting out their favorite tune. Vote for who sung it best at the end of the celebration for special prizes!
#34 – Bridal Shower Beauty Pageant
Why not make this bridal shower staple double as an interactive game? Have guests take turns posing in front of your photo backdrop. Have the bride-to-be hand out awards at the end for fun superlatives, like “silliest,” “most dramatic,” “best group,” etc. Not only is this a fun twist on the typical photo booth, but the bride-to-be will have a wealth of photo mementos to keep from the day.
➡️ Here’s everything you need for a DIY Bridal Shower Photo Booth.
#35 – Make the Bride a Tea Towel
Create a fun activity for your bridal shower guests, while also having them create something memorable for your bride-to-be. Set up a station for guests with blank tea towels and fabric markers to create their own unique tea towel for the bride to use in the kitchen. To gamify this activity, simply have the bride pick a tea towel at random (or her favorite!)
More Bridal Shower Planning Resources
That’s it, friends! 35 unique bridal shower games that are NOT boring old Bingo. As you can see, there are plenty of ideas to create a memorable event for the bride-to-be and her guests. Whether you opt for printable bridal shower games or interactive bridal shower activities the most important thing is to have fun and celebrate the upcoming wedding with love and laughter.
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Happy Planning!
xo,
Kelsey
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