Introduction
Everyone loves a good icebreaker game at a bridal shower. “What’s in your handbag” is a fun and easy game that is sure to bring lots of laughter and excitement. In this post, we will guide you on how to play this game and provide you with a free printable game card to make things even easier for you.
Download A Free Printable What’s In Your Handbag Game Card
At the bottom of this post, you will find a link to download our free printable game card. We have included both a full-page game card and a 5×7 game card in the PDF, so you can print as many copies as you need.
How to Play the “What’s in Your Handbag” Game
Wondering how to play the handbag game at your bridal shower? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here’s how you can get the game started:
- Provide each guest with a game card and a pen or pencil (you can download and print the game card from the link provided below).
- You can choose to call out each item one by one, or you can let the players go through their handbags at their own pace.
- The game cards have different items listed with corresponding point values.
- Each player should put a checkmark next to each item they find in their handbag.
- After all the items have been checked, players should add up their points and write the total on their game card.
- The player with the highest score wins the game and receives the best prize (you can also have smaller prizes for second and third place if you wish).
- In case of a tie, you can use some of the items from the list below as tiebreakers.
What Items Do You Need to Play “What’s in Your Handbag”?
To play the game, you will need the following:
- A game card (download our free printable from the link below)
- A pen or pencil
- Your handbag or purse
- Game prizes for the winners (consider prizes for second and third place as well)
- A sense of humor!
We have also put together a resource page that includes accessories like cardstock and personalized mini pencils, which can enhance your gaming experience.
What’s in Your Handbag Game List
You can download and print our free printable game card for the complete list of items. However, if you want to create your own game cards, here are some examples that you can include. Feel free to customize the game to suit your guests and their personalities. You can make it simple and sweet or off-the-wall and funny. The choice is yours!
- Driver’s license
- Keys
- Pen
- $1 bill
- Lipgloss/lipstick
- Credit card
- Notepad
- Mirror/compact
- Business card
- Tylenol/Ibuprofen
- Library card
- Gum
- Breath mint
- $5 bill
- Cell phone
- Grocery store receipt
- Department store receipt
- Hair tie/clip
- Lotion
- $10 bill
- Perfume
- Sunglasses
- Band-Aid
- Kleenex
- Nasal spray
- Hand sanitizer
- Playing cards
- Nail polish
- $20 bill
- Granola bar
- Book
- Photo of yourself
- Swatch of fabric
- Water
- Nail clippers
- Pacifier
- Kid toy
- Deodorant
- Jewelry
- Menu
- Photo of your kid/kids
- Spoon
- Socks
- Earplugs
- Gift card
- Diaper
- Paycheck stub
- $2 bill
- $50 bill
- $100 bill
- Rock
- Prophylactic/condom
- Dog poop baggy
- Underwear
- Pepper spray
- Ultrasound photo
- Photo of the bride-to-be (this item should be worth the most points)
What Kind of Prizes Should the Winners Get?
When it comes to choosing prizes for the winners, the possibilities are endless. Here are some great ideas for bridal shower game prizes:
- Gift cards (Amazon, Target, Starbucks)
- Candles
- A bottle of wine
- Boxes of candy or cookies (store-bought or homemade)
- Coffee mugs
- Skincare products
- Something unique to the area where the bridal shower is being held/hosted
If you’re looking for more inspiration, we have curated a collection of bridal shower game prizes that you can check out.
Alternate Names for “What’s in Your Handbag” Game
This fun game is sometimes known by different names. Here are a few alternative names you might come across:
- Purse scavenger hunt
- What’s in the bag?
- What’s in the bride’s purse?
- What is in your purse?
- Purse raid
Other Wedding Planning Resources and Tips
If you’re in the midst of planning a wedding, we’ve got you covered with some additional resources and tips:
- Bridal shower gifts for the bride-to-be or the couple.
- A wide selection of bridal shower games to play with your friends and family.
- The modern version of this game is “What’s on Your Phone?” (we have a free printable for that too).
- Everything you need to host and plan a bridal shower.
- The best bridal shower songs for a fun playlist.
- Another great game to play at a bridal shower is “He Said, She Said.”
- Check out our wedding planning timeline and checklist for a stress-free planning experience.
- Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more wedding planning tips, ideas, and photo inspiration.
So, get ready to have a blast playing the “What’s in Your Handbag” game at your bridal shower. Download our free printable game card and make it a memorable event for everyone involved!
