23 Joint Bachelor Bachelorette Party Games That’ll Keep Your Guests Smiling

If you're looking for games for your upcoming joint bachelor bachelorette party celebrating the soon-to-be newlyweds, you've landed on the right page. Regardless of whether or not your party is set to take place indoors or outdoors or you prefer printables, water games or board games, we have bachelor bachelorette party games for you. Read on for some of our top picks when it comes to coed bachelor/bachelorette party game ideas.

DIY Fishbowl Bach Party Game

Fishbowl is like the classic game "Charades" but about a million times better. And you can DIY the entire game—all you need are pens, scissors, blank paper and a bowl. Cut strips of paper and have every guest write three nouns (one noun per slip). Put all the slips in a bowl and divide the group into two teams. The rounds alternate between the two teams. For the first round, the format is like "Taboo" and the person who is the designated appointee for the round must draw a slip of paper and describe the item without using any of the words written on the paper. The rest of their team members must guess what the item is. Once they guess correctly, the designated person can draw another slip and repeat the process. The aim is to get through as many slips as possible in 60 seconds for accrue points. The first round is over once all the slips are gone (this typically takes about 5-6 turns total, so each team may play about 2-3 turns).

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The next round is formatted like "Charades." All the same slips go back into the bowl and the game format stays the same, only this time the designated person must act out the item on the slip without using any words. Lastly, for the third round, the designated person may only say one word (and it can't be the word on the slip) and their team must guess which noun it is. Over time, the group will become more familiar withe the terms because all the slips stay the same from round one through three. If you're feeling especially adventurous, you can implement an optional fourth round wherein only noises (and no cohesive words) can be used to help the team guess. Rolling laughter is sure to ensue.

Bach Olympics

If you are your crew like active games that get your heartrate up, consider creating an Olympics-inspired set of games and obstacle courses. This is an incredibly customizable idea because you can include just about whatever you want, from three-legged races to 100-meter sprints and even kickball. Create teams and implement a point system wherein teams collect points throughout the day as the games transpire. At the end of the day, tally up the points to declare a winner. As a bonus, you could implement a rule that the losing team has to handle cooking dinner.

Chopped-Inspired Cooking Competition

Is your group packed with epicureans? Set wedding party members loose at the grocery store with the directive to select unusual foods and ingredients. Then, set up a lighthearted cooking competition at dinner, inspired by the Food Network show Chopped wherein everyone must create dishes using the eclectic assortment of ingredients. The food may taste a bit odd, but the memories are sure to be amazing.

Captivating "DRINK-A-PALOOZA" Drinking Board Game

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If you like drinking and board games, add "DRINK-A-PALOOZA" to your list of fun games to play during a joint bachelor bachelorette party. We like how this board game combines popular drinking games such as beer pong and flip cup into one. Whether two or 12 players participate, it's sure to be a good time.

"BAD CHOICES–The Have You Ever?" Card Game

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For a card game that will have your guests laughing from the moment they start playing, "Bad Choices–The Have You Ever?" is the opposite of a bad choice. As long as your guests have played "UNO" and "Never Have I Ever" before (which most of them likely have), playing this game should be a breeze.

Entertaining "He Said She Said" Printable Joint Bachelor Bachelorette Party Game

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If you're looking for a game that'll get your guests thinking, "He Said She Said" will do just that. With prompts including "Who said 'I love you' first," players will have to dig deep inside their memory banks to answer the most questions correctly.

"These Cards Will Get You Drunk" Card Game

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"These Cards Will Get You Drunk" is a card game that is sure to get you and your fellow drinking friends and family members drunk. With straightforward directions that instruct players to take turns reading each of the more than 100 cards aloud to see who has to drink, it will only be a matter of minutes before the buzz kicks in.

Musical "Game That Song" Music Card Game

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There are not that many people who don't enjoy music which is what makes "Game That Song" such a great game for a joint bachelor bachelorette party. One player selects a music-related topic while the others pick and play the songs before voting for a winner–it's that simple.

Enthralling "What's On Your Phone" Editable Game

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You can learn a great deal about your guests from what's on their phone and this game can help. Since you can edit the prompts to best reflect your group of friends and family members before printing, everyone will feel involved and get to know each other better ahead of your big day.

Minimalist "Find the Guest" Bingo Joint Bachelor Bachelorette Party Game

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If you're in the mood for a classic game of Bingo, "Find the Guest'' Bingo is the way to go. This version will provide your guests with the opportunity to get to know each other better as they attempt to fill in five of their game board's boxes in a row–just make sure to have some prizes handy for when the winner calls "Bingo!"

Engaging "Who Knows the Couple Best" Printable Joint Bachelor Bachelorette Party Game

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Challenge your guests to a game to see who knows you and your partner best. Players have to write down their guesses to questions including "Where did they meet?" and "Where are they honeymooning?"–and, you might end up being surprised by who wins.

Hilarious "Tell Me Without Telling Me" Joint Bachelor Bachelorette Party Card Game

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For a card game that'll stir up some laughs at your bachelor bachelorette party, "Tell Me Without Telling Me" is a solid pick. Since no words are allowed to be used, you and your guests will have a fun time splitting into teams and trying to guess the action on the other team's cards before the timer runs out.

Humorous "Cads About Matrimony" Joint Bachelor Bachelorette Party Game

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If you like Cards Against Humanity, you'll enjoy "Cads About Matrimony." This game is similar to the original, but with a wedding-twist as the prompts are related to weddings.

Classic Cornhole Game

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If you're taking your joint bachelor bachelorette party outside, add this classic cornhole game to your cart. Whether you play with two people or with teams taking turns, it'll get your guests moving.

Try to Defeat "Jenga Giant"

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Jenga fans will love playing this giant version of the classic Jenga. Although this game can be played inside, we'd recommend it for an outdoor party as you may have more room if the blocks fall.

Beer Pong For the Pool

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If your joint bachelor bachelorette party is a pool party, this pool lounge beer pong inflatable is what you need to help get the party started.The six foot inflatable is equipped with space to hold 10 beer cups on each side and then some for any drinks you may be drinking while playing.

Challenging "Wordle" Word-Search Game

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"Wordle" is the ultimate party game and for a good reason. After all, people have a tendency to enjoy seeing how many different words they can come up with. For a fun twist, you can challenge your guests to come up with solely wedding-related words.

Cheerful "Wedding Advice" Activity Cards

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Although filling out these "Wedding Advice" cards is more of an activity than a game, it's still a great way for your guests to connect with you and your partner as well as with each other. Starting a new chapter in your life can stir up mixed emotions, but words of encouragement from friends and family often have a tendency to result in smiles.

Popular "UNO" Card Game

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If you're looking for a game you can be sure most if not all of your guests are familiar with it's "UNO." Although we prefer the classic version, there are different versions of the game out there you could buy if you're looking to take the game to the next level.

Thought-Provoking "Skip-Bo" Card Game

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"Skip-Bo" is one of my personal favorite card games. Although it takes a round or two to get the hang of if you've never played before, this game takes both skill and luck making it perfect to stir up some friendly competition.

Fun Song Request Cards Joint Bachelor Bachelorette Party Activity

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A joint bachelor bachelorette party is the perfect time to ask your guests which songs they'd like to hear at the wedding and these song request cards can help out with that. Print a bunch so you're able to garner as many requests as possible for you to sift through later.

Throw It Back With '90s Trivia

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Calling all nineties kids. If you're planning a throwback joint bachelor/ette party, then have some fun with retro trivia.

Waterproof Playing Cards for Poolside Fun

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Poker by the pool? Sign us up. These playing cards are waterproof so your card game won't be ruined by splashes or spilled drinks.