Hen Party Games: The Best Hen Do Games for Every Group
Hen party games are the secret to a great hen do. They break the ice between friends who've never met, get everyone laughing and give the bride memories she'll treasure. But with so many to choose from, which ones are actually worth playing?
We've rounded up the best hen do games for every kind of group, from gentle icebreakers to the downright outrageous, plus a free Mr & Mrs quiz you can play tonight.
Icebreaker hen party games
Start the night with something easy that gets everyone talking.
- Drink If (£2.99): take turns reading a card aloud, and if you've done what it says, take a sip. The ultimate icebreaker for mixed groups.
- Hen Party Games Pack (99p per guest): six games on thick A5 card, one pack per hen. Hand them out at the start and you've got entertainment sorted for the whole night.
- Girls Night In (£13.99): 100 cards of Fill in the Blank, Sip or Spill and Most Likely To.
Games about the bride
Who really knows the bride best? These are always the funniest.
- Hen Party Games Night Set (£10.99): four games in one box, including Who Knows the Bride Best? and Bride vs Groom.
- The Mr & Mrs quiz: ask the groom the questions below before the hen, then see how many the bride gets right. Every wrong answer earns a forfeit!
Mr & Mrs quiz questions
- Where did you first meet?
- Who said "I love you" first?
- What was the first film you watched together?
- Who is the better cook?
- What is their go-to takeaway order?
- Who takes longer to get ready?
- What would they save first in a fire?
- What's their most annoying habit?
- Who is more likely to get lost?
- What's their favourite thing about the bride?
- Where was your first holiday together?
- Who will be first on the dance floor at the wedding?
Hen party drinking games
Ready to turn it up? These are perfect for pre-drinks.
- Prosecco Pong (£8.99): the hen party take on beer pong, played in teams with bubbles.
- Tipple Tumble Tower (£24.99): pull a block, follow the instructions and try not to topple the tower.
- Drunken Stacking Block Game (£7.99): a smaller, cheaper stacking game that's easy to pack.
- Pour Me Another (£13.99) and Do or Drink (£12.99): complete the challenge or take a drink.
Dares and forfeits
- Horrible Hens (£7.50): a 55-card deck of outrageous dares, rules, challenges and forfeits. Not for the shy!
- Never Have I Ever: Girls Edition (£19.99): confessions, embarrassing stories and plenty of gasps.
Cheeky and adults-only games
For groups who like it rude:
- Snatch Phrase (£14.99): an X-rated slang game of sketching, acting and miming. Shocked reactions guaranteed.
- Unfiltered Girls Night (£19.99): no topic is off limits.
Drawing and acting games
- Hen Do Pictionary & Charades (£2.99): 32 hen-themed prompts to draw or act out. Compact enough to take on a night out.
- Rose Gold Foiled Hen Party Games Hamper (£5.99): five classic games in one box, including pong, Never Have I Ever, charades and truth or dare.
A heartfelt one to finish
End the night on a sweet note with our Pearls of Wisdom advice cards (£3.99 for 10). Every guest writes a message or piece of advice for the bride, and she gets a keepsake to read on the wedding morning.
Tips for playing hen party games
- Know your crowd. If mums and aunties are coming, save the X-rated games for later in the night.
- Mix it up. Alternate quick icebreakers with longer games so energy stays high.
- Have prizes and forfeits ready. Our individual favours make perfect little prizes.
- Don't forget non-drinkers. Most drinking games work just as well with mocktails or soft drinks.
Browse all our hen party games, and for more inspiration, read our round-up of hen party ideas.
Team Hen x
