Before the cake is cut and the “I do’s” are exchanged, there’s one celebration that sets the tone for everything to come: the engagement party. It’s the perfect chance to bring together friends and family, share in the excitement and officially kick off the countdown to the big day. While heartfelt toasts and a great playlist help set the mood, a few well-chosen engagement party games can take the fun to the next level—getting guests mingling, laughing and making memories with the happy couple.
Whether you’re planning a backyard bash, a classy cocktail soirée or something in between, these genius activities can help break the ice and add energy to the celebration. From hilarious couple trivia to classic crowd-pleasers, here are 35 of the best engagement party games to entertain guests of all ages and keep the good times rolling.
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What Is an Engagement Party?
An engagement party is a pre-wedding event where the couple celebrates their exciting new chapter with close friends and family. It’s often the first official gathering that brings both sides of the couple’s world together—college roommates meeting future in-laws, childhood friends chatting with coworkers—and it sets the tone for all the festivities to come. Whether you’re going for backyard BBQ or candlelit cocktails, the goal is simple: celebrate love, connection and the beginning of something big.
That’s where games come in. They’re the ultimate icebreakers, helping guests loosen up, bond and share a few laughs (especially if no one knows each other yet). Plus, they’re a fun way to put the spotlight on the couple in a lighthearted, low-pressure way—whether it’s guessing who said “I love you” first or uncovering who knows their love story best.
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35 Best Engagement Party Games
1. Who Knows the Couple Best?
Guests answer questions about the couple, from favorite foods to how they met. The one with the most right answers wins bragging rights (and maybe a prize).
2. He Said, She Said
Create a list of quotes from the couple and guests guess who said what. Bonus points for including funny or unexpected statements.
3. Wedding Pictionary
Break into teams and draw wedding-related words or phrases, like “first dance,” “honeymoon,” or “cold feet.” Great for laughs and a little friendly competition.
4. Couples’ Bingo
Design Bingo cards with facts about the couple (e.g., “went to Italy together” or “met in college”). Guests mingle to find someone who can match each square.
5. Ring Hunt
Hide plastic rings around the party area and challenge guests to find as many as possible. Whoever collects the most wins a prize.
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Fun Engagement Party Games
6. Love Story Mad Libs
Fill in the blanks of a silly version of the couple’s love story. Guests read them aloud for hilarious—and sometimes surprisingly sweet—results.
7. DIY Advice Cards
Set up a table with prompts like “never go to bed angry” or “always remember to…” and have guests fill in their best marriage advice.
8. Photo Scavenger Hunt
Create a list of photo challenges (e.g., “take a selfie with someone who’s been married 20+ years”). It’s a fun way to get people moving and mingling!
9. Guess the Year
Display major milestones in the couple’s relationship and have guests guess the year they happened. Include throwback photos for an extra dose of nostalgia.
10. Romantic Recipe Roulette
Set out a stack of blank recipe cards and ask guests to write down one “recipe” for a successful relationship—serious or silly (think: “1 cup trust, 2 tablespoons patience, a dash of sarcasm”). Later in the party, read a few aloud and have the couple guess who wrote each one. It’s sweet, funny and makes for a great keepsake for the bride and groom to-be.
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Hilarious Engagement Party Games
11. Newlywed-ish Game
Ask the couple (or other couples!) to answer relationship questions. Then, see if their answers match. It’s part sweet, part hilarious.
12. Lip Sync Showdown
Guests (or even the couple) perform dramatic lip syncs to love songs. A great way to bring the energy up and get people laughing.
13. Wedding Charades
Like regular charades but with wedding-themed prompts like “cake tasting” or “bridezilla moment.” It’s basically guaranteed to crack everybody up.
14. Marriage Meme Contest
Provide blank meme templates and have guests write captions. The funniest meme wins (and maybe even gets framed for the couple).
15. Drunk in Love (or Not!)
Share crazy relationship stories and guess if they’re true about the couple or totally made up. Great for storytelling and inside jokes.
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Classic Engagement Party Games
16. Pass the Parcel
Wrap a small gift in multiple layers of wrapping paper, and tuck a fun prompt, trivia question or dare between each layer. Guests sit in a circle and pass the parcel around while music plays. When the music stops, the person holding the parcel unwraps one layer and completes whatever’s inside. The last layer reveals the final prize!
17. Bridal Trivia
Test guests’ knowledge of wedding traditions, engagement etiquette and fun facts about the couple. Ideal for mixed-age groups.
18. Couple’s Crossword
Create a custom crossword puzzle filled with facts about the couple. Guests solve it solo or in pairs, and may learn something new about the couple in the process!
19. Ring Toss
Set up a playful ring toss station with champagne bottles or cones. Simple, fun and great for outdoor parties.
20. Musical Chairs (With a Twist)
Each time someone is out, they have to share a story or fun fact about the couple. It keeps everyone engaged until the last seat is claimed.
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More Engagement Party Games to Try
21. Truth or Dare: Couple’s Edition
Keep it light and wedding-themed—guests take turns drawing a truth or dare card with prompts like “Tell us your most embarrassing wedding guest moment” or “Propose to a stranger in the room.”
22. Build-a-Date
Provide craft supplies and blank cards, then challenge guests to come up with the couple’s dream date. It can be realistic, outrageous or somewhere in between. The couple picks their favorite at the end.
23. Emoji Story
Guests use only emojis to tell the couple’s love story on paper or in a text to the host. Then, the group tries to decode each version. It’s modern, creative and bound to spark laughs.
24. Couples Taboo
Split into teams and play Taboo using couple- and wedding-themed words (like “engagement ring,” “honeymoon,” or “mother-in-law”). It’s fast-paced fun with just a hint of chaos.
25. Romantic Movie Quotes Quiz
Compile iconic romantic movie quotes and quiz the crowd. Bonus points if they can name both the movie and the character who said it!
26. “How Well Do You Know Your Partner?” Speed Round
The couple (or multiple couples) answer rapid-fire questions about each other—AKA favorite snack, pet peeve, go-to karaoke song, etc. Great for laughs and sweet surprises!
27. Spin the Bottle – Truth Only!
Give this classic party game a bridal twist. When the bottle lands on someone, they have to answer a wedding or couple-themed truth question. No dares, just fun conversation starters.
28. Love Song Guessing Game
Play the first few seconds of famous love songs and see who can name them the fastest. Keep a leaderboard going for extra competitiveness.
29. Design-a-Dress Drawing Challenge
Pass out paper and markers and ask guests to sketch the bride’s (or groom’s) dream wedding look in under two minutes. This can also be played with toilet paper and willing model from the party. The couple picks a winner (runway optional).
30. Guess the Proposal Story
Ask guests to write down how they think the proposal went, then read them out loud before revealing the real story. Bonus points for creativity or hilarity.
31. Vow Remix
Invite guests to write or perform over-the-top “vows” for the couple using rhymes, song lyrics or even haikus. The cheesier, the better!
32. Guess the Celebrity Couple
Show photos of famous couples with their faces covered or names blurred. Guests then have to guess who’s who. For extra fun and to up the challenge, try throwing in a few fictional couples, too!
33. Couples Jeopardy
Create Jeopardy-style categories like “First Dates,” “Wedding Traditions,” or “Rom-Coms” and split guests into teams. It’s trivia night, engagement-style.
34. Would You Rather: Wedding Edition
Pose questions like “would you rather have a destination wedding or elope in Vegas?” and let the group debate. Great for sparking funny conversations.
35. Couple’s Caption Contest
Display a slideshow of funny, sweet, or awkward photos of the couple (baby pics, travel moments, throwbacks, etc.) and have guests write their best captions for each one. Read them aloud and let the couple choose their favorites. It’s guaranteed to get laughs… and maybe a few frame-worthy lines.
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