The Ultimate Bachelorette Party Game Guide: 7 Ideas to Keep Your Crew Laughing All Night Long

Your bride is one-of-a-kind, so why settle for boring games pulled off a dusty Pinterest board? Whether your vibe is downtown luxury or a hot dog bar in Bloomfield, the right party games can turn your night from cute to chaotically iconic. We are here to help make your Pittsburgh Bachelorette Party the experience of a lifetime.

We’ve rounded up 7 of our favorite bachelorette party games that are fun, spicy, and 100% customizable to your crew and your city (yes, you can make them all Pittsburgh-themed—because we did).

So pour the bubbly, pass the pierogis, and let the games begin…

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1. Panty Drop (aka “Guess the Guest”)

A TPB fave. Each guest brings a new, unwrapped pair of panties that matches their vibe—spicy, sweet, totally unhinged—and the bride tries to guess who brought what.

Pittsburgh Spin:
Label them after neighborhoods. Lace? That’s obviously Shadyside. Neon thong? We’re looking at you, South Side. Granny panties? Classic Squirrel Hill.

Pro Tips:
    •    Display them on a clothesline or toss them into a “Panty Punch” box.
    •    Add cute cards where guests explain why they chose that pair (the funnier, the better).
    •    Offer a prize for “Most Unforgettable Undies.”

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2. Don’t Say ‘Bride’

Sounds easy, right? Think again. Pick one (or more) forbidden words like bride, wedding, or even veil—and anytime someone slips, they face a penalty.

Penalty Ideas:
    •    Take a drink
    •    Do a dance
    •    Say something nice about the bride… in a Pittsburgh accent

TPB Tip:
Customize your “banned words” to inside jokes or Pittsburgh references. Ban “yinz” for a real challenge.

Make it Cute:
Give each guest a mini pierogi pin or clip-on veil. Lose it when you slip up.

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3. What Did the Groom Say?

It’s like the Newlywed Game, but all about her. Ask the groom fun questions ahead of time—anything from “What’s her go-to hangover food?” to “What’s her weirdest habit?”

At the party, everyone guesses what he said—and the bride reveals the answers.

TPB Twist:
Ask location-based questions:
    •    “Where was your first date?”
    •    “What’s her favorite Pittsburgh view?”
    •    “What’s her Primanti’s order?”

Add a Little Drama:
Have the groom record his answers and play them for the whole crew. It's a great way to include the groom in the weekend.

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4. Porn or Polish?

A name is read out loud. Is it the title of a nail polish shade… or a spicy adult film? You’d be surprised how hard this one gets. (We said what we said.)

TPB Touch:
Create a Pittsburgh edition:
    •    “Steel This Kiss”
    •    “Slippery When Yinz”
    •    “Mount Wash-me-ton”
(Okay, we’ll stop.)

Create a printed or digital game card for each guest to circle their guesses. Winner gets a TPB-approved nail polish.

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5. Where Were They?

Print out 5-10 travel photos of the couple in different locations. Number them and display in a creative way—on a photo banner, a slideshow, or even framed at the bar.

Guests have to guess where the couple was in each photo.

TPB Angle:
Include local spots if they’re from Pittsburgh—PNC Park date night, Station Square stroll, pickles at Picklesburgh. Throw in a few harder ones for good measure.

Prize Idea:
Winner gets a scratch-off travel map or a bottle of wine named after one of the places.

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6. Social Media Roulette

This one is pure chaos and requires a brave crew. Spin a digital wheel (or use a printable chart) with a list of outrageous dares.

You must complete the challenge—or take the punishment.

Challenge Ideas:
    •    Post your last camera roll pic to IG stories
    •    DM your ex a single emoji
    •    Let the group type your next dating app reply
    •    Poll your followers: “Would you date me? Yes / No (be honest)”

TPB Chaos Tips:
    •    Create a custom “Burgh Bachelorette” wheel on a spin-the-wheel app
    •    Use inside jokes or references from the weekend
    •    Theme one challenge after your bride (i.e. “Text the groom your brunch order in full caps”)

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7. Mystery Shots

Line up a tray of identical shot glasses—half are fun (vodka, tequila, limoncello), and half are awful (soy sauce, vinegar, Tabasco). No one knows what’s what.

Take your pick and down it—no sniffing, no skipping.

Pittsburgh Pairings:
    •    IC Light vs. Lemon Juice
    •    Pierogi juice (yes, we said it) vs. Pink Whitney
    •    Pickleback roulette

Bonus Rule:
Try to keep a straight face—then everyone guesses what you actually drank.

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🥂 One Last Sip of Advice…

Games aren’t just a way to fill the gaps between brunch and bar crawl. They’re memory-makers, personality-revealers, and sometimes… complete chaos catalysts. Which, in our opinion, is exactly what a good bachelorette should be.

From bougie spa nights to dancing in the Strip, these games fit every kind of Pittsburgh party—from Heinz Field to hidden speakeasies. So pick your vibe, gather your girls, and let The Pittsburgh Bachelorette be your party-planning ride or die.

Looking for on-theme decor, local gift boxes, or someone to host your games so you can just sit back and drink? Browse our TPB vendor directory for handpicked Pittsburgh pros who bring the party.

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