Are you planning a bridal shower and in need of some fun game ideas to keep your guests entertained? Look no further! We’ll share some of the best and most entertaining bridal shower games that are sure to make your party unforgettable. We’ve also added some exciting and entertaining Nigerian-inspired touches to these bridal shower games to add a little flair to your celebration.
From the classic Pass the Bouquet to the hilarious Toilet Paper Wedding Dress, these games are sure to make your bridal shower unforgettable.
- How well do you know the bride?
- Wedding Pictionary
- Pass the Bouquet
- Toilet Paper Wedding Dress
- Guess Who?
How well do you know the bride?
This is a fun and interactive game that tests how well guests know the bride-to-be. It’s easy to play and is sure to bring out some laughs.
What You’ll Need
Must-have stuff
- Pens
- Printed out questionnaire
How to Play
Step-by-step guide on how to play the game
- Create a questionnaire about the bride and have guests fill in their best answers.
- Set a timer for 5 minutes (or an appropriate amount of time) for guests to answer the questions.
- After the answers have been filled out, guests write their names at the top and switch their papers with the guest next to them.
- Read each question out loud and have the bride confirm the answer.
- Guests mark and score each other’s responses.
- At the end of the marking, return the sheets to their rightful owners and applaud or give small gifts to guests with the highest scores.
The Nigerian Touch
Let’s make it more exciting, shall we?
This game can work for any type of bridal shower, but a Nigerian bridal shower may have different and more culturally appropriate questions.
For example: ‘What secondary school did the bride attend?’, ‘What part of Anambra is she from?’, ‘What is her favorite soup?’, and ‘What can’t she live without?’. (Note: The last question has only one answer to a Nigerian 😅).
Need some help making a questionnaire? I’ve got you covered. Download a sample questionnaire here:
Wedding Pictionary
If you’re looking for a game that will have everyone laughing and competing, then Wedding Pictionary is perfect for you. With this game, you’ll be drawing wedding-related words and phrases, making it a perfect addition to your party. By the way, this game can also be easily converted into a game of charades.
What You’ll Need
Must-have stuff
- Pictionary board
- Printed and cut-out words
- Scoreboard
How to Play
Step-by-step guide on how to play the game
- Divide players into teams of two or more.
- Each team selects a member to draw while the rest of the team guesses.
- The drawer selects a card or paper with a word or phrase and begins drawing a picture to represent the word.
- The team is given about 2 minutes to draw and guess as many words as they can. Each correct guess gives a point to the team.
- The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.
** Agree on drawing and guessing rules beforehand (e.g. no talking, no numbers or letters, etc.)
The Nigerian Touch
Let’s make it more exciting, shall we?
Instead of using only common words or phrases for this game, add some Nigerian words to give it a unique twist.
This makes the game more hilarious as some Nigerian terms can’t easily be expressed on a whiteboard.
Example words include ‘Agbada,’ ‘Palm wine,’ ‘Small Chops,’ ‘Gele,’ and more.
Do you need some word ideas for this game? Here are some Pictionary words that can be used. Download a full sheet here:
Pass the Bouquet
This game is easy to play and perfect for getting your guests up and moving. All you need is some music, a bouquet, and a group of excited guests ready to play!
What You’ll Need
Must-have stuff
- Bouquet
- Circle or group seating
- Impartial DJ
How to Play
Step-by-step guide on how to play the game
- Have all the guests sit in a circle and play some music.
- Pass a bouquet of flowers around the circle while the music plays.
- When the music stops, the guest holding the bouquet will be asked to complete a task or answer a question about the bride-to-be or the wedding.
- If the guest completes the task or answers the question correctly, they can remain in the game.
- If they cannot complete the task or answer the question correctly, they are out of the game.
- Continue the game until only one guest is left. They are declared the winner and can be awarded a small prize if desired.
The Nigerian Touch
Let’s make it more exciting, shall we?
Afrobeats music! The right music can make or break the game, so choose something lively and distracting to keep everyone on their toes.
And if you’re lucky, you’ll have a great DJ or playlist to keep the party going!
If you need some inspiration for this game, check out this playlist I found for some great song ideas: Vibes With Ug
Toilet Paper Wedding Dress
For this, all you need is some toilet paper and a little bit of imagination! This game is the perfect way to get your guests laughing and working together to create the perfect wedding dress.
What You’ll Need
Stuff you need
- Lots of Toilet paper
- Makeshift runway
- Some music
How to Play
Step-by-step guide on how to play the game
- Divide the guests into small teams of 2-3 people.
- Provide each team with several rolls of toilet paper and ask them to design and create a wedding dress for one of the team members using only the toilet paper.
- Set a time limit of 10-15 minutes for the teams to create their dresses.
- Once the time is up, have each team member model their dress in a mock bridal runway show.
- The teams will also explain their design to the group.
- Have the bride-to-be or a judging panel vote on the best dress based on creativity, sturdiness, and whether it looks like a wedding dress.
- The winning team gets a prize or a round of applause.
**Don’t forget to take photos of each team member in their dress for a fun memento of the event.
The Nigerian Touch
Let’s make it more exciting, shall we?
Who said the wedding dresses have to be Western?
Nigerian traditional weddings are also celebrated, so guests could attempt to recreate these types of outfits using toilet paper.
And let’s not forget the headpiece!😉
Guess Who?
Guess Who is the perfect bridal shower game that will have everyone laughing and reminiscing. Get ready to see how well the bride-to-be knows her guests and their hilarious stories.
What You’ll Need
Stuff you need
- Notecards or pieces of paper
- Large bowl or container
- Pens
How to Play
Step-by-step guide on how to play the game
- Before the bridal shower, prepare small notecards or pieces of paper where each guest can write down their favourite memories, moments, or inside jokes with the bride-to-be. Guests should not write their names on the cards. Make sure to have enough for each guest to write at least one, if not more.
- During the bridal shower, collect the notecards from the guests and put them in a container.
- Ask the bride-to-be to pick one notecard from the container, and read out the memorable moment or experience written on it.
- The bride-to-be then has to guess which guest wrote that particular moment or experience. If she guesses correctly, the guest earns a point.
- The guest who wrote it could also share the story behind the memory or moment.
- If the bride-to-be cannot guess who wrote the card, the guest who wrote it can reveal themselves and share the story behind the memory or moment.
- The game continues until all cards have been read and guessed.
- At the end of the game, the guest with the most points wins.
**The bride-to-be can keep the cards as a fun and sentimental keepsake from the bridal shower.
The Nigerian Touch
Let’s make it more exciting, shall we?
Psst…wanna know the secret prize for the winner of this game? It’s a delectable package of Jollof rice or scrumptious Small chops to-go!
After all, what’s a Nigerian party without Small chops, right?!
Try these games out and let us know how it goes in the comments. Don’t forget to share this post with friends!
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