How we ranked them
Everyone plays
All guests at once beats taking turns.
A big reveal
Answers on the TV get a reaction.
No math
Scores add up themselves.
The best bridal shower games
We ranked the bridal shower games by what guests actually enjoy: everyone playing at once, a reveal that gets a reaction, and nothing to add up afterward. Phone games with the answers on the TV come first.
Ranked
The best bridal shower games
- 01
Play it free
How well do you know the bride, on phones Our pick
Every guest guesses on their own phone, the TV reveals the bride's answer, and the leaderboard updates live. No pens, no paper, no adding up.
- Free
- Keepsake
Pick it if you want the highlight of the shower.
- 02
Play it free
The shoe game Our pick
Back to back, a shoe in each hand. Guests vote before the couple answers.
- Couples
Pick it if both partners are there.
- 03
Play it free
Bridal shower bingo Our pick
Guests mark gifts on their phone cards during the opening.
- Shower Pass
Pick it if the gift opening runs long.
- 04
Play it free
He said she said Our pick
Guess who said each quote.
- Free
Pick it if you collected quotes ahead of time.
- 05
Printable word scramble
Unscramble wedding words on paper.
Pick it if you want something quiet for early arrivals.
- 06
Toilet paper dress
Teams design a dress from toilet paper.
Pick it if the crowd is big and silly.
How it works
Ready in about a minute
- 01
Open ShowerGames on a TV or a laptop and type the honoree's name. The screen shows a six-digit code and a QR code.
- 02
Guests scan the QR or type the code at FreeShowerGames.com. The honoree answers her questions first.
- 03
Guests guess on their phones, you reveal each answer on the TV, and the leaderboard keeps score.
The verdict
Start with how well do you know the bride on phones: it's free, the whole room plays at once, and the couple keeps every answer and message afterward.
Questions
Good to know
What is the best bridal shower game?
How well do you know the bride, played on phones with the answers revealed on the TV.
What games do guests enjoy most?
Ones where everyone plays at once and there's a reveal: the bride quiz, the shoe game and bingo.
Is it free?
Yes. A free account covers two games and 20 guests.
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More ideas for the night
Plan the games in five minutes
Pick the games, add the couple's names, and every guest joins from their phone on the day.