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Stag do games: 25 ideas to keep the day going
Stag do games and dares that make people laugh without going too far: our tested, well-dosed ideas sorted by moment of the day.
The right dose: laugh, never humiliate
Dares are the salt of a stag do — as long as they stay good-natured. A good dare makes the groom laugh, not just the group. Calibrate to his personality and keep the best man in control to stop anything that goes too far.
Games to open the day
To bond the group on arrival: 'most likely to…', a quiz about the groom (prepped with the bride), a music quiz or beer pong. Calm games that ease everyone in, even when not everyone knows each other.
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Dares for the groom (well-dosed)
Classics that work: approach a stranger with a set line, wear a silly accessory all day, sing at the bar, sell odd objects to passers-by, or a photo-challenge list. Draw dares at random — it avoids piling on a single idea.
The city scavenger hunt: the all-in-one game
If you keep one format: the scavenger hunt with dares. It combines game, city sightseeing and challenges for the groom, keeps a big group busy and books ready-made from £18/person — the perfect bridge to your other stag do ideas.
Frequently asked questions
What are good stag do games?
To start: quiz about the groom, 'most likely to…', beer pong. At night: evening bingo, points challenges between sub-groups. In the day: the scavenger hunt with dares, an all-in-one.
What dares work for a stag do?
Approaching a stranger with a set line, wearing a silly accessory, singing at the bar, a photo-challenge list. Draw them at random and keep them good-natured.
How do you avoid going too far with dares?
Match dares to the groom's personality, ask his limits beforehand, and let the best man stop any dare that makes him uncomfortable. He should be laughing with the group.
What is the best game for a big group?
The city scavenger hunt with dares: it keeps 12+ people busy, blends game and sightseeing, and books ready-made from £18/person.
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