25 DIY Bachelorette Party Games Your Guests Will Actually Want to Play

Hi, Friend! Jen Glantz here. I’m a bestselling author, the first ever bridesmaid for hire and have been hired by hundreds of brides all over the world. Let’s talk about diy bachelorette party games.

I know the specific kind of panic that sets in when you realize you are in charge of entertainment for a bachelorette weekend. You feel the immense potential to make the night unforgettable, but you’re also terrified of that awkward silence when a game flops.

I remember trying to plan my best friend’s party and desperately trying to balance nostalgia with high energy—without blowing the entire budget on props that would just end up in the trash. I stumbled upon a post from Whimsy Scribble that perfectly captured the vibe I was chasing; the creator made a custom board game so engaging that the group played all night and only managed to get through a third of the cards. That is the energy we are going for.

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You aren’t looking for time-fillers. You want experiences that actually bond the group (especially if half the guests don’t know each other) and celebrate the bride. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the logistics before you even get to the fun stuff, reading up on bachelorette party planning 101 can help ground you.

To help you navigate this, I’ve pulled together a list of DIY games that range from sentimental to absolutely chaotic. Whether you need something low-key for a chill night in or high-energy challenges for the bar, this list covers it. The goal here is connection over complexity—more laughing, less explaining rules.

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TL;DR

Choosing the right entertainment comes down to balancing your effort against the payoff. You want to keep the “cringe” factor in check, manage costs, and make sure you aren’t hauling three suitcases of props.

• Sweat Equity Matters: Don’t spend three hours prepping a game that lasts five minutes.
• Read the Room: Avoid the super raunchy stuff if the bride’s conservative aunt is there.
• Budget Smart: Use materials you already own or cheap dollar-store finds.
• Pack Light: If you’re flying, prioritize flat-packable or digital games.

Before You Glue Gun: The Vibe Check

Before you commit to a project, take a beat. You need to evaluate the ratio of prep time to play time, the cringe level, the cost, and the physics of getting the props to the hotel. These ideas only work if they actually fit your specific situation, not just because they looked cute on Pinterest.

The Sweat Equity Scale

Since you are the manufacturer here, you have to value your time. If a game takes a three-hour crafting session but is over in five minutes, it’s probably not worth the stress.

Game Type	Prep Time	Play Time	Verdict
Complex Board Game	10+ Hours	2+ Hours	Worth it (if the group loves games)
Photo Prop Booth	3 Hours	15 Minutes	Maybe (good for Insta, bad for bonding)
Custom Crossword	2 Hours	10 Minutes	Skip (unless it’s a placemat for brunch)
Printed Trivia	30 Minutes	45 Minutes	Gold Standard (High ROI)

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The Cringe Factor

Know your audience. If the bride hates being the center of attention, don’t force her to stand on a chair and act things out. You need a mix of clean fun and wild fun that respects everyone’s comfort zone. If you want to ensure the night stays classy, look for non-cheesy games that focus on connection rather than embarrassment.

Cost & Logistics

Craft supplies add up faster than you expect. Look for games that utilize items you already have (pens, paper, phones). The goal is to save money for the actual night out. Also, if you are traveling to an Airbnb, do not pack heavy props. The best options for destination trips are flat-packable or entirely digital.

Category A: Icebreakers & Mingling

These games are for that awkward first hour when the college friends are meeting the work friends. We want to get everyone talking without forcing those painful “stand in a circle and say your name” introductions.

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1. “Find the Guest” Bingo

Create a 5×5 Bingo grid. Instead of numbers, write facts in the squares like “Has a tattoo,” “Went to college with the bride,” or “Is wearing pink.” Guests have to mingle to find someone who fits the description to sign the square. It forces conversation immediately.

If your group needs even more ways to start conversations, check out this list of ice breaker games.

2. The “Purse” Scavenger Hunt

Create a list of items with point values. Low points for common items like lipstick; high points for obscure things like a receipt from last year or pepper spray. Call out the items, and the first person to hold it up gets the points. Zero props, zero cost.

3. Two Truths and a Lie (Memory Edition)

Each guest writes down two truths and one lie about their friendship with the bride. The bride reads them aloud, and the group has to guess the lie. It’s a nice way to share stories without getting too sappy.

4. Sticker Stalker

Buy a pack of cheap stickers and give each guest ten. The goal is to secretly stick them on other guests without them noticing. If you get caught, you have to take the sticker back. This runs in the background of the party and creates hilarious paranoia.

Pro Tip: The “Hug Bandit” technique is highly effective. Wait until someone arrives or wins a different game, go in for a celebratory hug, and stick them then.

5. “Who Am I?” (Celebrity Couples)

Write names of famous halves of couples (or the bride’s exes, if you’re brave) on sticky notes. Stick one on each guest’s forehead. They ask yes/no questions to guess who they are.

Category B: All About the Bride

These games focus on testing the guests’ knowledge and creating sentimental keepsakes. We want to make the bride feel seen and celebrated.

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6. The 2026 Time Capsule

Guests write predictions for the bride’s life in five years—number of kids, favorite drink, where they live. Seal them in a DIY decorated jar to be opened on the 5th anniversary. Medium prep, but a huge sentimental payoff.

7. He Said, She Said (Paddle Game)

Make paddles using popsicle sticks and cardstock with a photo of the Groom on one side and the Bride on the other. Read statements like “Who made the first move?” Guests raise the paddle to guess. It’s a staple for a reason.

8. “Guess the Age” Photo Challenge

Print ten photos of the bride from different ages and mount them on a poster board. Guests guess how old she was in each. This requires some prep to collect the photos, but the nostalgia vibe is worth it.

9. Kiss the Miss Goodbye

Buy a cheap canvas or heavy cardstock. Have every guest put on lipstick, kiss the paper, and sign their name next to the print. Frame it for the bride. It’s cheap, easy, and looks like art.

10. The “Ex” Graveyard

On a piece of paper, list the bride’s funny or terrible exes (use code names!). Guests have to match the “Ex” to the “Crime,” such as “Broke up via text” or “Smelled like soup.” This is gold for funny moments, but only do this if the bride is over it!

The Ex (Code Name)	The Crime	The Clue
Mr. Fedora	Stole her Netflix Password	“Thought he was a DJ but owned zero turntables.”
The Mama’s Boy	Broke up on V-Day	“His mom still made his dentist appointments at age 26.”
Gym Rat Gary	Cheated with a Yoga Instructor	“Loved protein shakes more than he loved the Bride.”

Category C: Active & Hysterical

These are the high-energy games that get guests moving and looking ridiculous. If the energy dips, pull one of these out to wake everyone up.

11. Junk in the Trunk

Empty a tissue box and tape it to a belt or rope. Fill it with ping pong balls. Tie it around a guest’s waist with the box on the lower back. They have to shake their hips to empty the box in under a minute. It is guaranteed to get laughs.

12. Bra Pong

Glue cheap oversized bras to a poster board and assign point values to the cups. Guests throw ping pong balls trying to land them in the cups. It requires construction, but it definitely hits the “raunchy fun” mark.

13. The Balloon Pop Challenge

Write dares or truths on slips of paper and put them inside balloons before inflating. Guests must pop a balloon by sitting on it or hugging it to get their challenge. Loud, chaotic, and fun.

14. Toilet Paper Wedding Dress

Divide into teams. Give each team three rolls of toilet paper. They have ten minutes to create a couture wedding dress on one team member. The bride judges the winner. It’s a cliché, but it’s a classic for a reason.

15. Ring Hunt

Buy a pack of 50 plastic toy rings. Hide them all over the Airbnb. Whoever finds the most by the end of the weekend wins a prize. Low prep, runs all weekend.

Category D: Drinking & Night Out

These add structure to the pre-game or the bar crawl. Obviously, adapt these for non-drinkers if needed!

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16. Bachelorette Jenga

Buy a generic tumbling tower game. Write rules on each block like “Take a shot,” “Give a toast,” or “Text your ex.” It’s heavy to pack, but great for the pre-game.

17. Prosecco Pong

Play just like beer pong, but use plastic champagne coupes and prosecco. It feels classier, but ends the same way.

18. Drink If… (Card Deck)

Create a deck of cards with statements like “Drink if you are single” or “Drink if you have been a bridesmaid before.” Flip them over one by one. Very portable, keeps the pace fast. For more inspiration, check out these drinking game prompts.

19. The “Forbidden Word”

Choose a word like “Wedding,” “Bride,” or the Groom’s name. If anyone says it, they drink or put a dollar in a jar. Keeps people alert.

20. Bar Scavenger Hunt (Dare Cards)

Create a list of dares to complete while out, like “Get a guy to buy you a drink” or “Find a guy with the Groom’s name.”

The “Brave Bride” List:

1. Find a stranger married for 20+ years and ask for advice.
2. Get a DJ to shout out the Bride’s name.
3. Take a selfie in the men’s bathroom (safely!).
4. Convince a stranger to propose to you with an onion ring.

Category E: Creative & Card Games

Let’s finish with the lower-energy games. These are perfect for the morning after when everyone is nursing a headache, or for a rainy afternoon.

21. Porn or Polish?

Create a list of names. Guests guess if the name is a Nail Polish color or an Adult Film. It is genuinely harder than you think.

Name	Polish or Porn?	The Reveal
“Bikini So Teeny”	Nail Polish	Essie (A classic summer blue)
“Midnight in Moscow”	Nail Polish	OPI (A dark charcoal)
“Anal Acrobats”	Porn	(Self-explanatory…)
“Orgasm”	Polish (Blush)	NARS (Trick question—it’s makeup!)

22. What’s on Your Phone?

Create a scavenger hunt for digital items. Award points for things like “Battery less than 10%,” “A selfie with the bride,” or “Tinder app installed.” Everyone has a phone, so this is super easy to execute.

23. DIY “Cards Against Matrimony”

Download a template or write your own prompts similar to “Cards Against Humanity” but wedding-themed. Requires a lot of cutting, but delivers on the dark humor.

24. The Panty Game

Ask each guest to bring a pair of unwrapped, new underwear that reflects their personality. Hang them on a line. The bride has to guess which guest brought which pair.

25. Date Night Jar

Provide colored popsicle sticks and markers. Guests write date night ideas. Color code them: Red is Expensive, Blue is Free/At Home, Green is Outdoors.

Color Code Key:

• Yellow Sticks: Free dates (e.g., “Build a blanket fort”).
• Green Sticks: Under $50 (e.g., “Taco truck night”).
• Red Sticks: Splurge (e.g., “Weekend getaway”).

When DIY Becomes Too Much (Help is Here)

Managing a group of people with different personalities and energy levels is exhausting. The DIY route requires a lot of invisible labor. If you are staring at this list and feeling the panic rising, you might need backup. Bridesmaid for Hire offers services ranging from Maid of Honor coaching to fully customized planning tools.

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If you want to skip the craft store stress entirely, check out our Newlywed Card Game. It’s a professionally crafted game that saves you the hassle of cutting out 50 paper cards the night before your flight. Sometimes the best games are the ones you don’t have to make yourself. You can focus on the fun while we handle the structure.

Final Thoughts

You do not need to do all 25 of these. Seriously, don’t try. Pick the ones that fit your group’s specific brand of weird and run with them. The goal is to celebrate your friend, not to win a crafting award. Take a breath, print out a few of these, and get ready for a weekend you will actually remember. Trust your gut on what will land with your crew. Ultimately, the best games are the ones played with enthusiasm (and maybe a little bit of wine).