Planning an engagement party can be as thrilling as it is daunting. Not all couples choose to have one, and even fewer think about incorporating games into the celebration.
However, if you’ve stumbled upon this article, chances are you’re not just planning an engagement party, but you’re also keen on making it an unforgettable experience with some fantastic games.
You’re in luck! In this guide, we’re going to dive into a plethora of unique engagement party games that will cater to all tastes. From games brimming with fun and laughter to interactive activities that involve every one of your guests, we’ve got you covered.
Let’s get the party started!
Classic Engagement Party Games
1. Charades
Charades is a timeless classic. It’s easy, fun, and can be played with many guests. It also leads to an abundance of laughter and fun.
A widely enjoyed twist on the classic game is “Film Scene Charades,” in which participants silently perform scenes from well-known movies. Similarly, in “Celebrity Charades,” players expressively mimic the actions and mannerisms of notable celebrities, all without using words.
2. Quiz Games
This is another classic game that will have all the guests involved. Start by compiling a set of quiz questions, which may cover a variety of topics from general knowledge to sports, or any other specific themes that interest you and your guests.
Each team takes a turn to answer the questions. To add excitement and competitive spirit include challenging questions. Ultimately, the team with the most correct answers emerges as the winner.
3. Couple’s Trivia
This game is all about how well the guests know the couple. Create a questionnaire about the couple’s relationship. Include questions like, “Where did they first meet?” or “What’s their favorite restaurant?” etc.
Distribute the quiz to the guests. The one with the most correct answers wins. It’s a great way to share the couple’s love story.
Interactive Engagement Party Games for Guests
4. Scavenger Hunt
The scavenger hunt is an ideal game for an outdoor engagement party. Kick off by crafting a list of items or tasks. Distribute the list to your guests, who will then form teams. These tasks can range from finding something blue to taking a selfie with the oldest guest.
Set a time limit and send the teams off. The first team to complete the list or the one with the most tasks accomplished when time runs out wins. Simple, easy, fun.
5. Future Predictions Video Booth
Set up a cozy, private booth at the engagement party, equipped with a camera for recording. Inside the booth, provide instructions for guests to record their predictions about the couple’s future life together.
These can range from serious forecasts to light-hearted and funny guesses. After the party, compile these videos into a digital keepsake. Plan a special occasion, like a milestone anniversary, for the couple to watch these predictions.
6. Race Down the Aisle
Set up an ‘aisle’ with a start and finish line. Participants form teams, each member having a balloon. The challenge is to race down the aisle while keeping a balloon between their legs, without using their hands. If a balloon drops, the participant must go back to the start line and try again.
The first team to have all members cross the finish line with their balloons intact wins. This game often results in a lot of laughter especially if the guests have enjoyed a few drinks beforehand.
7. Ring Hunt
For the ring hunt, hide small plastic or candy rings around the party area. Give your guests a set amount of time to find as many rings as they can.
The person who finds the most rings wins a prize. To make it more challenging, include hints or riddles leading to the rings’ locations.
8. Escape Room
Before the party, set up puzzles, clues, and challenges that must be solved to ‘escape’ the room. These challenges could revolve around the couple’s love story, such as finding the date of their first kiss or the location of their first vacation together.
Guests can enter the escape room in small groups and work together to solve the puzzles within a set time limit. This interactive game is not only a thrilling experience but also a great way for guests to bond and learn more about the couple’s journey together.
9. Bingo Cards
Create bingo cards with various events or actions that might occur during the party. These could include someone giving a toast, a specific song playing, or the couple sharing a kiss. Hand out the cards and some markers at the start of the party.
As events on the card occur, guests mark off the corresponding squares. The first person to get a full row, column, or diagonal shouts “Bingo!” and wins. This simple, yet fun game keeps guests engaged and observant throughout the event.
10. Chocolate Tasting Game
Organize a chocolate tasting game to add a sweet twist to your engagement party. Include different types like dark, milk, white, and flavored chocolates. Opt for varieties with unique inclusions such as nuts, fruits, or spices.
Guests will jot down their thoughts on the flavor, texture, and any guesses about the type of chocolate. Encourage them to be descriptive but also to enjoy the process of guessing. The one with the highest score wins.
Party Games for Adults
11. Cocktail Creation Contest
Organize a cocktail creation contest where guests can unleash their inner mixologists. Set up a station with a variety of spirits, mixers, garnishes, and glassware. Each guest or team gets a turn to concoct a signature drink, possibly inspired by the couple or a theme of love and romance.
Encourage creativity in both the drink’s flavor and presentation. After everyone has created their cocktail, have a tasting round. The couple or selected judges can taste each cocktail and declare a winner based on taste, originality, and presentation. It’s a fun activity but it is also a great icebreaker.
12. Cocktail Roulette
First, gather a wide range of cocktail ingredients. This should include various spirits, mixers, fruits, herbs, and garnishes. Think outside the box to include unique items for more adventurous concoctions. Create a roulette wheel or a deck of cards featuring all the different ingredients.
Guests take turns spinning the wheel or drawing a set number of cards (usually 3-5) to determine their cocktail ingredients. It’s a fun way to taste a variety of drinks and enjoy the surprise elements of the combinations.
13. Poker
Set up a poker table for guests who enjoy a bit of friendly gambling. This can be a standard poker game or you can add a twist by making the stakes related to the wedding or the couple.
For instance, the winner might get a special privilege at the wedding, like the first dance with the couple or the honor of making a toast.
14. Two Truths and a Lie
This classic game starts with each guest presenting three statements about themselves: two truths and one lie. The other guests then guess which statement is the lie.
This version can be tailored to focus on romantic or relationship-themed statements. It’s a great way for guests to learn more about each other and often leads to surprising revelations and lots of laughter.
15. Battle of the Sexes
Divide your guests into two teams based on gender – males vs females. Organize a series of challenges or trivia questions related to the opposite gender, relationships, or the couple.
This game often leads to hilarious misunderstandings and stereotypes about the opposite sex, providing a lot of entertainment and laughter.
16. Dance Off
A dance off is perfect for a lively party. Couples or individual guests take turns showing off their dance moves on the dance floor.
You can have different categories, such as romantic dance, freestyle, or even specific dance styles. A panel of judges – or all the guests – can vote on the best dancers.