Bridal Shower Pictionary Game: How to Play + FREE Printable

Looking for an interactive and entertaining bridal shower game that will have guests laughing and getting creative? Bridal Shower Pictionary is the perfect choice! Whether your crowd is filled with artists or stick-figure enthusiasts, this game brings everyone together for some light-hearted fun. Here’s everything you need to know to plan a successful round of Pictionary for your special day.

What You Need to Play

To set up Bridal Shower Pictionary, you don’t need much, just a few simple items that are likely already on hand or easy to find:

Pieces of paper or index cards (to write wedding-related words or phrases)
Large pad of paper or a whiteboard (depending on your space). An easel will be handy.
Markers or pens
Timer (your phone works perfectly)
A bowl to hold the word cards

How to Play Bridal Party Pictionary

Set up: Write your wedding-related words or phrases on your pieces of paper or card. These can be simple, like “wedding cake,” or trickier, like “something blue” (see our FREE Bridal Shower Pictionary guide for ideas). We suggest around 15-20, so there is some choice and there are still enough for multiple rounds, just depends how long you want the game to go on.
Split into Teams: Start by dividing the guests into two or more teams, depending on how many are playing. You’ll want at least 3-4 people per team to keep things lively.
Set Up the Drawing Space: Designate an area where players will stand to draw. This can be at the front of the room or somewhere everyone can see clearly.
Choose a Word or Phrase: The first player from Team A pulls a wedding-related word or phrase from the bowl.
Start the Timer: The player has 60 seconds to draw their chosen word while their team guesses. No talking, writing words, or using gestures – just pure artistic interpretation!
Scoring: If the team guesses correctly within the time limit, they earn a point. If not, the other team gets a chance to steal the point by making a guess. Alternate between teams until all words or phrases have been drawn.
Continue Play: Keep going until all words are used or until you reach a predetermined score, such as 10 or 15 points.
Declare a Winner: The team with the most points at the end wins the game! Hand out small prizes for the winning team or simply enjoy the bragging rights.

Extra Tips for Pictionary at a Wedding Shower

Customize the Word List: Tailor your word list to the bride-to-be’s interests, the wedding theme, or inside jokes. You can also keep it traditional with classic bridal shower topics like “bouquet toss” or “honeymoon.”
Adjust the Difficulty: If your group is competitive, throw in a few challenging phrases, such as “tying the knot” or “wedding jitters.” For a more laid-back game, stick to easy-to-draw objects and concepts.
Include a “Wildcard” Round: Mix things up with a wildcard round where players can choose any wedding-related word to draw without selecting from the bowl. It adds an extra element of surprise!
Don’t Forget the Prizes: If you want to take it up a notch, have fun bridal shower-themed prizes on hand for the winning team. Think mini champagne bottles, personalized candles, or small keepsakes.

Bridal Shower Pictionary is a simple yet engaging game that’s perfect for breaking the ice and getting everyone involved. Whether you’re playing with a small group of close friends or a large party, this game guarantees lots of laughter and memories for everyone!