34 Best Hen Party Dares

Looking for funny hen party dares that will get everyone laughing? You are in the right place. We have put together a full list of dares you can quickly jot down, add to the party bags or turn into a hilarious group challenge.

Whether you want something cheeky, silly or easy enough for a mixed group, you can pick the ideas that best suit your bride and her hens.

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• How to Play Hen Party Dares
• Four Fun Ways to Play
• How to Score the Dares
• The Full List of 34 Hen Party Dares
• More Hen Party Games
• Frequently Asked Questions

Hen Party Dares: How to Play

Hen party dares are a brilliant way to bring more laughs and energy to the celebration.

They can work particularly well as an icebreaker when some guests do not know each other. They are also handy when there is a lull after dinner or while everyone is getting ready to head out.

The most important rule is to keep the game enjoyable. Consider how shy or confident each guest is before assigning a dare. Nobody should feel pressured to interact with strangers, drink alcohol or do anything that makes them uncomfortable.

Keep the bigger and cheekier challenges for the hens who genuinely enjoy being the centre of attention. It is also a good idea to give everyone one free pass that they can use without having to explain why.

Four Fun Ways to Play Hen Party Dares

1. Add a Dare to Each Hen Party Bag

Place one folded dare inside each guest’s party bag. Ask everyone to complete their challenge before a certain point in the evening.

You could reveal the dares over dinner, before heading out or during a planned games session.

2. Play Spin the Bottle

Ask everyone to sit in a circle and place a bottle in the middle. The game host spins the bottle and whoever it points towards chooses a dare.

You can separate the dares into clean, cheeky and wild categories so each guest can choose a level they feel comfortable with.

3. Give the Bride a Special Dare List

Choose a handful of dares specifically for the bride. This is a simple way to make her the centre of the game without asking every guest to participate.

Try mixing funny dares with a few sweet ones, such as getting a photograph with every guest or asking each hen to share a favourite memory.

4. Hide the Dares Under the Glasses

This is our favourite way to play. Print or write out the dares and attach one beneath each guest’s glass before the welcome drinks are served.

Later in the evening, tell everyone to check underneath their glass. Each hen can then complete her surprise challenge.

How Do You Score Hen Party Dares?

How you score the dares is completely up to you.

You could award one point for every completed dare. For a more competitive game, ask the group to rate each performance from one to five.

You can also award bonus points for creativity, commitment or making the bride laugh. Alternatively, forget the scores completely and play purely for fun.

A small prize can make the game feel more exciting. The winner could receive a mini bottle of prosecco, a face mask, sweets or the honour of choosing the next song.

The Ultimate List of 34 Hen Party Dares

This is a long list of ideas, so you definitely do not need to attempt all of them.

Pick the dares that will make your group laugh and adjust anything that does not suit the bride’s personality. You could also write personalised challenges based on shared memories or funny stories from your friendship.

1. I love this one!
   When the next song begins, jump up and shout, “I love this one!” Then sing and dance your heart out.
2. Pucker up.
   Blow an exaggerated kiss towards the group and pose for a dramatic photograph.
3. Por favor.
   Order your next drink in your best theatrical foreign accent.
4. Will you?
   Get down on one knee and stage a pretend proposal to another willing member of the hen party. Earn an extra point if you make a ring from a napkin or crisp.
5. Act of persuasion.
   Persuade one of the hens to swap drinks, seats or accessories with you.
6. Why, hello there.
   Deliver your funniest chat-up line to another willing member of the group using a silly voice.
7. Blow a kiss.
   Blow your most dramatic movie-star kiss towards the camera.
8. Maths challenge.
   Lie back safely on a sofa or bed and count backwards from 30 without making a mistake.
9. Italiano.
   Convince the group that you have recently returned from an extravagant trip to Italy.
10. Boozy.
    Take a sip of your drink without using your hands. A non-alcoholic drink works just as well.
11. Let’s dance.
    Create and perform a short choreographed dance with the group.
12. Cheeky compliment.
    Give the bride your funniest over-the-top compliment.
    
13. Oh my gosh!
    Talk in your best American accent for the next ten minutes.
14. Be still.
    Stand somewhere safe and pretend to be a statue for one minute while the hens try to make you laugh.
15. Giddy up.
    Pretend to ride an imaginary horse across the room while shouting, “Giddy up!”
16. Hall of fame.
    Make up a believable story about one of your relatives being famous.
17. Besties.
    Approach another willing hen as though you have not seen each other in years and stage a dramatic reunion.
18. Nice wheels.
    Find a safe and interesting vehicle, sign or backdrop and take your most glamorous photograph beside it. Do not sit on or touch someone else’s vehicle.
19. Back to school.
    Try to say the alphabet backwards in under 30 seconds.
20. Business time.
    Design a pretend business card for yourself using a napkin or scrap of paper.
21. Tipsy.
    Finish your current drink in three dramatic sips. Choose water or a soft drink if you prefer.
22. Here comes the bride.
    Find something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.
23. Wild thing.
    Take over a safe section of the dance floor and perform your wildest dance move.
24. Do you know who I am?
    Ask the group to help create a fictional celebrity identity for you. Stay in character for ten minutes.
25. Workout.
    Challenge another hen to a dramatic arm-wrestling pose for a photograph. No actual competition required.
26. Photobomb.
    Photobomb three photographs taken by your own group.
27. Mix it up.
    Invent a signature cocktail or mocktail for the bride using the available drinks. Ask the venue staff before mixing anything yourself.
28. Pole star.
    Perform a ten-second pretend pole-dancing routine using a safe prop or imaginary pole.
29. Riverdance.
    Perform 30 seconds of your best Irish dancing.
30. Wink.
    Wink dramatically at each member of the group until someone laughs.
31. Backwards life.
    Walk backwards across a safe, clear section of the room while another hen guides you.
32. Jump around.
    Hop on one leg for 30 seconds.
33. Eye of the Tiger.
    Request or play “Eye of the Tiger” and perform an over-the-top training montage with the group.
34. The bride chant.
    Get the entire hen party to chant the bride’s name together.

How to Make Hen Party Dares More Personal

The funniest dares are often the ones that have been created specifically for the bride and her friends.

Think about the bride’s favourite songs, expressions, celebrity crushes and memorable nights out. You can also include challenges based on places you are visiting during the weekend.

For example, ask one hen to recreate the bride’s signature dance move. Another could tell the story of how she first met the bride using only mime.

Try to balance the list so it includes a few confident challenges and plenty of low-pressure dares. This helps everyone feel involved without making quieter guests dread their turn.

Clean Hen Party Dares for Mixed-Age Groups

If the bride’s mum, future mother-in-law or younger relatives are attending, the game does not need to be overly cheeky.

Some easy clean dares include:

• Perform the chorus of the bride’s favourite song.
• Share your funniest memory of the bride.
• Recreate one of the bride’s old photographs.
• Invent a new dance move and name it after the bride.
• Give an acceptance speech after winning “Best Bridesmaid.”
• Draw the bride with your non-dominant hand.
• Wear the bride’s veil or sash for the next round.
• Speak only in song lyrics for five minutes.

You can also explore our guide to hen party ideas for mixed-age groups for more inclusive celebration ideas.

Hen Party Dares Without Alcohol

You do not need alcohol to make the game entertaining. Every drinking dare can be adapted by using water, soft drinks or mocktails.

You can also replace drinking challenges with points, sweets, stickers or mini prizes. The fun should come from the challenge itself rather than how much anyone drinks.

Make sure water is available throughout the celebration and never pressure someone to drink. A guest should always be able to swap a dare or sit out a round.

More Hen Party Games to Try

Hen party dares are even better when they are part of a relaxed games session rather than the only activity planned.

Here are a few more ideas for keeping the group entertained:

• Free Bridal or Dirty Pictionary Generator for an instant game with bridal and cheekier prompt options
• Prosecco Pong for a lively pre-drinks game
• Drink If for funny confessions and easy conversation
• Who Knows the Bride Best? for a bride-focused quiz
• Chick Flicks for a quick film guessing game
• Printable Hen Party Games for instant activities you can prepare in advance

For even more inspiration, read our complete guide to the 40 best hen party games.

Hen Party Dares FAQs

What are some good hen party dares?

The best hen party dares are funny without being uncomfortable. Singing a song, recreating the bride’s dance moves, speaking in an accent or staging a pretend proposal are all easy options.

How many hen party dares do you need?

Around 10 to 15 dares is usually enough for a short game. You could prepare one dare per guest or create a larger pile and allow each person to choose one.

Should every guest complete a dare?

No. Guests should be free to skip or swap anything they do not feel comfortable doing. Giving everyone one free pass keeps the game relaxed and enjoyable.

Can you play hen party dares without drinking?

Absolutely. Use mocktails, soft drinks or water for any sipping challenges. You can also remove drinking from the game completely and play for points or prizes.

How do you make hen party dares less embarrassing?

Keep the challenges within your own group and avoid dares involving unsuspecting strangers. Singing, dancing, impressions, quizzes and photo challenges can all be funny without making anyone feel exposed.

Are hen party dares suitable for mixed ages?

Yes. Create a clean set focused on music, memories, photographs and gentle challenges. Avoid overly personal questions and let guests swap any dare that does not suit them.

Final Thoughts

Hen party dares can turn a quiet moment into one of the funniest parts of the weekend. The key is choosing challenges that suit the bride and make the whole group feel included.

Which dare would your group choose first? Share your favourites with us or tag your photographs with #thehenplanner.