How to Play the Over or Under Bridal Shower Game (Free Printable!)
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If you’re looking for a bridal shower game that gets everyone smiling without putting anyone on the spot, the Over or Under game is the perfect choice. With easy-to-follow rules and plenty of funny revelations, this game brings conversation, laughter, and connection. Whether guests have known the bride forever or are just meeting her, everyone can join in on the fun.
Here’s everything you need to know to play a successful Over or Under bridal shower game!
What You’ll Need to Play
This game is easy to set up and doesn’t require much prep. You’ll want to have:
Printed Over or Under game cards with 10-15 questions (download our FREE ready-to-print cards below to save time!)
Pens or pencils
The bride’s correct answers (collected ahead of time)
A prize for the winner (optional)
And that’s it! No mess, no complicated setup.
How do You Play Over or Under?
Create the Statements: Before the shower, prepare a list of statements with numbers in them (or use our ready to play download). These don’t have to be exact, that’s the whole point! The numbers can be correct, too high, or too low. For example:
“The couple has known each other for 5 years.”
“The bride’s shoe size is 7.”
“The couple plans on having 3 kids.”
Confirm the Answers: Ask the bride to give you the real answers ahead of time. This becomes your answer key.
Distribute the Cards: Hand out the printed Over or Under cards and pens to each guest. Each card includes the list of statements with space for guests to mark “Over,” “Under,” or “Equal/Correct.”
Two Ways to Play: Choose which way you want to play.
Classic Version: The bridal shower host reads each statement aloud while guests make their guesses. This can take 10–15 minutes and can easily be completed between other activities.
Self-Paced Version: Guests can fill out their cards in their own time during the shower. This option is great if you’d like a more relaxed atmosphere, or if your group has multiple activities happening at once.
Reveal the Answers: Once everyone has finished, go through the questions with the correct answers. The guest with the most correct answers wins a small prize like a candle, gift card, or mini bottle of bubbly.
Extra Tips
Keep It Light: Go for playful or slightly surprising questions, nothing too personal.
Mix Easy and Tricky: Include a balance of obvious and unexpected statements.
Have a Tie-Breaker Ready: If there’s a tie, use one extra question where tied guests guess a number, whoever’s closest wins.
If you’re looking for a game that checks all the boxes—laughter, connection, and just the right touch of competition—the Over or Under bridal shower game always delivers. Guests end up chatting and comparing answers, even if they’ve just met, and every question puts the spotlight back on the bride in a fun and meaningful way.
With rules this simple, everyone can join in, and the mix of humor and sweet moments leaves the whole room smiling long after the game ends.
