25 Virtual Bachelorette Games That Actually Make Zoom Fun (No, Really)

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 online bachelorette party games.

“Would you rather have your wedding cake dropped or your rings lost?”

That question, which I grabbed from Funktion Events, is exactly the kind of chaos you need to wake people up. I bring this up because I’ve been on that Zoom call. You know the one—where the energy flatlines ten minutes in, everyone is politely smiling at their webcams, and you can practically hear the silence.

We were dying out there until we started throwing high-stakes questions around. The vibe shift was instant. People actually stopped doom-scrolling on their phones and started shouting over each other.

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That’s when I realized: you can’t just “hang out” in a digital space. You need a plan. You need a roster of online bachelorette party games to keep things moving so the bride feels like the main character, not just someone being watched in a fishbowl.

TL;DR

If you’re skimming this because you’re currently trying to coordinate five time zones and losing your mind: here is the short version. Mix up the energy. Don’t make people stare at a screen for two hours straight—make them get up, draw, or shout. And please, for the love of wifi, check your tech before you start.

• Check the tech: Can people do this on a phone, or do they need a laptop?

• Mix it up: Combine passive stuff (watching a video) with active stuff (scavenger hunts).

• Make it personal: Generic games are fine, but games about the bride are always better.

• Read the room: Don’t force your shy friends to do improv.

The Pre-Game: Logistics & Tech Check

Hosting a virtual event requires a totally different headspace than planning a night out. You don’t have the ambiance of a dimly lit bar or a winery to do the heavy lifting for you. You have to manufacture the “vibe” from scratch. Before you pick the games, you need to know the basics of bachelorette party planning 101—specifically the tech part.

First, check accessibility. Is everyone on a laptop, or is Aunt Linda dialing in from her iPhone 8? Also, manage the chaos. If you have twenty people on the call, an “open mic” format is going to be a nightmare. Be realistic about how much effort people will put in. If you ask guests to buy supplies, half of them won’t show up. Stick to zero-prep games if you want full participation.

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Here is a quick breakdown of the platforms we usually see:

Video Platform	The Vibe	Screen Share Audio?	Breakout Rooms?	Time Limit (Free)
Zoom	The reliable standard. Good for complex games.	Yes (Best Quality)	Yes	40 Mins (Annoying)
Google Meet	Easiest access. Just a browser link.	Yes	Yes (Premium only)	60 Minutes
Microsoft Teams	Feels a bit like a work meeting, but it works.	Yes	Yes	60 Minutes
Discord	Great if your group are gamers/techy.	Yes	Voice Channels	Unlimited

Category A: Icebreakers & Nostalgia

Low-tech is usually the best way to start the call to shake off the awkwardness. These require almost zero setup. A lot of these also work as virtual bridal shower games if you’re pulling double duty on planning.

Need something quick to break the ice? The Bachelorette Games Generator has zero-prep options.

1. The Virtual Scavenger Hunt

This is the only thing that reliably wakes everyone up. You call out an item, and guests have to physically run away from their computers to find it. It costs nothing, gets people moving, and you learn a lot about people based on what junk they have lying around.

The Hit List:

• Easy (1 Point): Lipstick, a pet, any wedding invite.

• Medium (3 Points): A printed photo of the bride, something blue, a souvenir from a past trip.

• Hard (5 Points): A prom dress, a spice that expired before the pandemic, the bride’s favorite specific snack.

2. Two Truths and a Lie (Bride Edition)

Guests take turns telling three quick stories about their friendship with the bride. Two are real, one is a total fabrication. The group votes on the lie. This is awesome if your friend groups don’t know each other well—it’s basically a crash course in the bride’s history.

3. “Show and Tell” Drunk History

Give guests 60 seconds to tell the story behind a specific item or photo related to the bride. The time limit is key so nobody rambles, but the stories usually end up being super sentimental or absolutely hilarious. It brings the emotional connection that generic games just can’t touch.

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4. Never Have I Ever (Finger Down)

Old school, but it works. Guests hold up ten fingers. You read statements like “Never have I ever hooked up with a groomsman.” If they’ve done it, a finger goes down. It requires zero prep and usually uncovers some wild stories immediately.

5. The Groom Quiz (Pre-Recorded)

Okay, this one takes effort, but it pays off. You record the groom answering questions about the bride beforehand. During the party, ask the bride the same questions live, then play the groom’s video to see if they match. It’s always the highlight of the night.

Category B: For the Creative Types

Some groups love to get artistic. These need a little more tech-savvy (usually screen sharing), but the visual payoff is great. If your group is really into this, check out other virtual bachelorette party ideas that involve themes and costumes.

6. Virtual PowerPoint Night

This is a huge TikTok trend for a reason. Guests present funny slide decks on specific topics. Yes, it requires “homework,” so only do this with a committed group. But watching your friends present a serious analysis of ridiculous topics is comedy gold.

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Topic Ideas:

• “A definitive ranking of the Bride’s questionable hairstyles (2010-2015).”

• “Which reality TV show each bridesmaid belongs on.”

• “A conspiracy theory on how the Bride and Groom actually met.”

7. Toilet Paper Wedding Dress (Mini Edition)

We put a twist on the classic. Instead of wrapping a human, guests have to fashion a dress out of toilet paper using a Barbie doll, a wine bottle, or their confused dog. Seeing a wine bottle in a ballgown on a grainy webcam is always funny.

8. Digital Caricature Artist

Use a whiteboard app (Zoom has one built-in). One person describes a wedding scenario, and everyone else has 60 seconds to draw it. The results are usually terrible, which makes it great.

9. Guess the Dress

Share your screen with a slideshow of different wedding dresses. The group has to guess which one the bride rated highest or would be most likely to wear. Solid choice if your group is fashion-focused.

10. Collaborative Canva Scrapbook

Send out a shared Canva link where guests can drag photos, stickers, and text onto slides live during the call. It’s chaotic watching the cursors fly around, but in the end, you have a digital keepsake the bride can actually keep.

Category C: Trivia & Brain Teasers

If your friends are competitive (you know who they are), they’ll love this.

Keep the energy high with trivia-style picks from the Bachelorette Games Generator.

11. Kahoot! Bride Trivia

Create a custom quiz about the bride on Kahoot. Guests use their phones as buzzers. The visual leaderboard gets people fired up, and that stressful game show music really keeps the energy high.

Trivia Tool	Why We Like It	Cost	What You Need
Kahoot!	Real-time leaderboard & music	Free (Basic)	Phone + Computer Screen
JeopardyLabs	Looks just like the TV show	Free	Screen Share Only
Google Forms	Simple, easy to grade	Free	Any Browser

12. Wedding Jeopardy!

Build a board with categories like “The Groom,” “The Bachelorette Trip That Never Was,” or “Risqué Business.” Works great for team play—put people in breakout rooms to deliberate before answering.

13. Emoji Pictionary

This is a great “filler” game while you’re waiting for people to join. Display strings of emojis that represent wedding phrases or rom-coms, and guests guess in the chat. Low stakes, fast-paced.

14. Musical Bingo (Love Songs)

Play clips of famous love songs. Guests mark digital bingo cards. It breaks up the monotony of just hearing voices talking over each other.

15. The Price is Right (Wedding Edition)

Guests guess the cost of wedding items without going over. It’s educational (and terrifying) to see how out of touch some guests are with the current price of flowers.

Category D: The “Let an App Do the Work” Games

Sometimes you just want to plug and play. These options are perfect if you don’t want to build a quiz from scratch. For even more robust options, check out this guide to unforgettable online bachelorette party games.

16. Jackbox Games (Quiplash)

Jackbox is the gold standard for virtual parties. Specifically, Quiplash. Guests answer funny prompts on their phones, and the answers pop up on the screen for voting. Only one person (the host) needs to buy the game.

17. Among Us

This involves teamwork and betrayal. Crewmates do tasks; Impostors try to kill them. It leads to intense shouting matches. Warning: Only do this if your group are somewhat into gaming.

18. Codenames Online

A word association game with spies and clues. Teams compete to find their agents based on one-word clues. It’s great for groups that like puzzles and thinking a bit harder.

19. Psych!

Guests invent fake answers to trivia questions to trick their friends. It’s a free mobile app and requires zero prep.

Sample “Psych!” Prompts:

• The Question: “What is the weirdest thing the Bride has ever eaten?”

• Real Answer: Deep-fried scorpion.

• Fake Answer (Guest A): A dog treat on a dare.

• Fake Answer (Guest B): Expired yogurt.

• Goal: Trick people into clicking your fake answer.

20. Scribbl.io (Pictionary)

Browser-based drawing game. Simple, free, no accounts needed. You draw, they guess. Easy.

Category E: Hired Pros & Performances

Look, sometimes you just want to throw money at the problem and have someone else be the entertainment. Hiring a pro takes the pressure off you completely.

21. Virtual Tarot Card Reading

Hire a tarot reader to give mini-readings. It adds a mystical, “woo-woo” vibe that people usually love. Plus, it gives everyone a personalized moment.

22. Online Drag Queen Bingo

Booking a drag performer to host bingo brings incredible energy. They tell jokes, roast the guests (lovingly), and keep the mood high. You literally just have to show up.

23. Virtual Escape Room

A guide with a camera follows your instructions to unlock a real room. It’s great for team building, provided your friends can communicate without screaming at each other.

24. Virtual Mixology Class

Hire a bartender to teach the group a signature cocktail. It’s interactive, and hey—everyone gets a drink out of it. Just make sure you send the grocery list out early.

Hosted Activity	Est. Cost Per Person	Vibe Check	Prep Required
Tarot Reading	$15 – $30	Chill & Personal	Low
Drag Bingo	$20 – $40	Loud & Fun	Zero
Mixology Class	$40 – $75+	Hands-on	High (Buying booze)
Escape Room	$25 – $35	Teamwork heavy	Zero

25. Cameo Celebrity Roast

Buy a Cameo from a favorite reality star or actor to roast the groom or hype up the bride. It’s passive, but playing that video as a finale is a huge surprise moment.

When You’re Just Over It (And Need Help)

Let’s be real: coordinating time zones, fixing audio issues, and keeping fifteen people entertained through a screen is exhausting. Bridesmaid burnout is a real thing. If looking at this list makes you want to take a nap, check out our services list.

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Final Thoughts

Connection is the goal here, not perfection. Nobody is going to remember if the WiFi glitched for a second. They’re going to remember the scavenger hunt or the drag bingo. Don’t overthink it. Pick a game, send the invite, and try to have fun yourself.