"Let's Have Fun Together! Recommended Games to Play with Guests at Your Wedding Reception"

If You're Going to Play Games at the Reception, What Kind?

At wedding receptions, there aren't many guest-participation games, are there?

Games are mostly played at after-parties, and the focus at receptions is mainly on performances or videos by guests.

However, recently, many couples have decided not to ask for performances to avoid placing a burden on their guests.

Instead, it has become more common for the couple to host games that everyone can enjoy together.

But they don't want games that are too casual like those at after-parties.

Since relatives and company colleagues are present, they hope for classic games that maintain a certain level of decorum while everyone has a good time together!

So in this article, we will introduce recommended games to play at receptions.

@mikiting_wd

Reception Game 1: Portrait Drawing Game

The portrait drawing game is a classic entertainment at receptions.

Each guest table draws a portrait of the couple, and the team with the drawing they think resembles the couple the most wins.

Some teams take it seriously and try hard to make it look like them, while others draw in a silly way, which really energizes the atmosphere.

Reception Game 2: Bingo

Bingo is also a recommended game since everyone knows the rules.

Regular number bingo might be too typical, so variations like name bingo or animal bingo, where guests fill in the squares, can make it more engaging and enjoyable.

The task of filling in the squares can be done while the couple is away, making it smooth.

Reception Game 3: Barrel Game

The barrel game involves taking turns stabbing a large barrel with a sword, and the person who pops the cracker wins.

It's like a big-sized version of “Blackbeard’s Dice”!

Not everyone can participate, but both the players and the spectators will feel the excitement.

Reception Game 4: Phone Game

For the phone game, collect a memo of guests' phone numbers at the reception.

During the reception, the couple randomly calls guests from their smartphone.

This creates anticipation among guests, making them think, “My phone might ring!”

It's recommended to lower the volume of the BGM at this moment so that the ringtone can be heard.

Reception Game 5: One-Minute Game

In the one-minute game, each guest uses the stopwatch function on their smartphone.

(For guests without smartphones, the couple can prepare a stopwatch.)

The goal is to close your eyes and measure one minute; the person who gets closest to one minute wins.

If someone hits exactly 60 seconds, it’ll amp up the excitement even more!

Reception Game 6: Gift Relay

Finally, let’s introduce the trendy gift relay game.

Prepare several gifts and pass them among guests in a relay format with prompts like “Pass it to someone who…”.

The key to this game is to have large boxes or bags as gifts!

Watching guests walk around with large gifts creates a vibrant and fun atmosphere.

Let's Have Fun with Games at the Reception

Playing games at the reception may not originally be part of the scheduled program…

- Not asking guests for performances

- Wanting a fun entertainment instead of table rounds

- Not holding an after-party

For couples considering these options, this is a highly recommended entertainment choice.

I hope you can spend a peaceful and enjoyable time with your guests in a joyful atmosphere!

@nagisa_marry