Regarding the flow of these after-party games, it seems that recently games using something everyone has are trending!
That something is, << iPhone / smartphone >> *
Using mobile phones for after-party games has the advantage of reducing preparation burdens for the bride and groom, since there's no need to prepare special papers like with bingo, and guests can use their phones directly*
It not only shortens the time spent on distributing papers, but it is also unique and interesting ♩
Here are after-party games using guests' mobile phones *
After-Party Game Using Smartphones 1 * Speed Email Game
First up is the 'Speed Email Game', where guests compete to see who can type in a specified message and send it first *
◆ How to Play ◆
① Provide guests with the bride and groom's email address
② Display the predetermined message on a slide / have the host read it out
③ Guests must type the message word for word into an email and send it to the bride and groom
④ The guest who sends the email to the bride and groom first wins
A message related to the couple adds to the fun, so it's recommended ♡
Mixing in emoticons and difficult kanji, or making the judgment on typos and errors strict are keys to making it exciting ♩
Of course, you can do it via email or LINE too!
After-Party Game Using Smartphones 2 * Rapid-Fire Quiz
Next is the 'Rapid-Fire Quiz', where smartphones are used as a buzzer instead *
◆ How to Play ◆
① Display the bride and groom's phone number on the screen
② The host poses questions about the couple
③ Guests who know the answer can call the bride and groom to gain the right to answer
④ After calling the bride and groom, communicate the answer, and if correct, win a prize
Since almost everyone will be calling at the same time, there’s an exciting thrill about who will get connected first... *
It feels just like those audience-participation quiz shows that used to be on television and radio ♩
After-Party Game Using Smartphones 3 * Mobile Bingo Tournament
Finally, we introduce the 'Mobile Bingo Tournament' which uses guests’ mobile phone numbers *
◆ How to Play ◆
① At the reception, ask guests to write down their mobile numbers on paper and drop it into a box
② The bride and groom draw from the box and call the number
③ Guests who receive a call get a prize
Since every guest has a chance of receiving a call, it creates a thrilling and fun atmosphere ♩
To make sure everyone around knows when a call is received, having the ringtone ON could enhance the excitement even more ♡
Let's Follow Mobile Etiquette and Hold Fun After-Party Games ♡
What do you think? Here are some easy and exciting after-party game ideas using iPhones and smartphones *
However, with the increasing scrutiny over personal information handling nowadays, some individuals may not want to use their phones for games or share their phone numbers.
It might be a good idea to make participation optional, so guests can comfortably join!
After-party games using iPhones and smartphones are still quite rare *
If any brides are interested, please feel free to give it a try ♡