Top 9 Gatecrash Games For Your Wedding - Don't Miss Out!

Table of Content

1. Skipping on Needle Mats
2. Shake It Off
3. Swing It
4. Sour, Sweet, Bitter & Spicy
5. Wax Strips
6. The Memory Challenge
7. Push Ups on Screaming Duck
8. Chopsticks Relay
9. Bribe the Bridesmaids

In Chinese weddings, there exists a thrilling adventure known as the gatecrash games. This exhilarating quest requires the groom to prove his worthiness to receive his bride by facing a series of meticulously planned challenges crafted by the cunning bridal team. While they may seem like playful antics, these games hold deeper meaning, mirroring the obstacles faced in a relationship. Just like how overcoming the obstacles in a relationship is no easy task, getting the bride is no walk in the park either.

Whether you are a bride looking for inspiration, or a groom bracing yourself for the epic challenges, here are our top 9 most legendary wedding gatecrash games, how to play and what they mean.

Game 1: Skipping On Needle Mats

What is it:

Have your groom and his groomsmen do some skipping on needle mats (aka acupressure mats) and watch them cry out in pain. In case you are wondering how 'intense' these needle mats, here's a closer look at the needle mats:

How to play:

1. Find an area with enough space to lay out the needle mats. Ensure that everyone is spaced out so they don't hit one another with their skipping ropes. It's recommended to do this outdoor.
2. All players are to remove their shoes. If you want them to suffer more, ask them to remove their socks.
3. Level up your challenge (optional): Instead of having the players to skip on their own individual needle mat, have 2 to control the skipping rope, while the rest of the players to do the skipping. This will further test their coordination and teamwork. For this, you will have to get a long skipping rope.

What do you need:

• Needle mats - can be easily purchased from shopee/lazada or even on carousell. Many just use them once for gatecrash games.
• Skipping ropes

Game 2: Shake It Off

What is it:

Within the time limit, participants are to shake out all contents in the tissue boxes. Watch the guys twerk vigorously as they work hard to shake out all obstacles on the couple's journey to forever!

How to play:

1. Tie tissue boxes to the waists of the players using strings, or glue the tissue boxes on disposable underwears so they can wear them.
2. Fill the tissue boxes with ping pongs (or other items).
3. Set a timer of 10-20 seconds for the participants to shake all the contents out of the tissue boxes.

What do you need:

• Strings to tie the tissue boxes to the waists/disposable underwears
• Ping pong balls
• Timer

Game 3: Swing It

What is it:

Make a makeshift wrecking ball using strings and cucumbers (or bananas, or anything that make them look funny!). Get the guys to swing them to maneuver the ping pong ball and score at the goal post. Swing and hit the couple's dreams into the perfect place!

How to play:

1. Secure the cucumbers/bananas onto their waists.
2. Prepare a goal post. This can just be a disposable cup.
3. Swing the cucumbers/bananas at the ping pong ball. The end goal is for the ping pong ball to go into the disposable cup.
4. The groom and his groomsmen have to work together to score the ping pong ball within the time limit.

What do you need:

• Strings
• 1 Ping pong ball
• Cucumbers/Bananas
• 1 Disposable cup
• Timer

Game 4: Sour, Sweet, Bitter & Spicy

What is it:

Sour, sweet, bitter and spicy, better known as 酸甜苦辣, is a classic wedding gatecrash game. This is a meaningful game as it symbolises the taste of all emotions the couple will have to conquer together. Getting through it signifies that the couple will be able to overcome all the highs and lows in life together.

How to play:

1. Find all the ingredients to satisfy all these senses. 
2. Get the guys to finish the food together. 
3. Be prepared to watch them gag.

What do you need:

• Sour ingredients for e.g. a mixture of vinegars
• Sweet ingredients for e.g. add sugar on top of a mixture of sweet drinks 
• Bitter ingredients for e.g. bitter melon, bitter beer, dark chocolate 
• Spicy ingredients for e.g. ghost pepper or samyang instant noodles

Game 5: Wax Strips

Credits: www.stories.my

What is it:

The wax strip is an easy and effortless game to prepare for the wedding gatecrash. Choose the hairiest parts of the groom/groomsmen (hint: leg, armpits, chest) and watch them scream out loud!

How to play:

1. Each participant will take turns to get their hair waxed.
2. Choose a body part to place the wax at.
3. Pull the wax strips fast!

What do you need:

• Wax papers
• Strong arms to pull the wax strips.

Game 6: The Memory Challenge

What is it:

The memory challenge tests the groom's recollection of shared moments and details about the couple's relationship. It typically involves a series of trivia questions about significant events, milestones or personal anecdotes that hold a special meaning for the couple. It's also a reflection of the couple's journey together.

How to play:

1. Find photos of significant milestones in your relationship and prepare a set of trivia questions.
2. The groom and his groomsmen will be presented with the series questions and photos.
3. The groom must answer each question to his best ability.
4. Points are awarded based on the accuracy of his answers. Penalize everytime he gets something wrong.

What do you need:

• Photos
• Set of trivia questions

Game 7: Push Ups on Screaming Duck

What is it:

Push ups on screaming duck is a whimsical and lighthearted wedding gatecrash game. The groom and his groomsmen will have to perform push ups on inflated rubber ducks. Bring laughter to the room with a chorus of humorous sounds emanating from the duck! Here's also your chance to test your groom's physical fitness!

How to play:

1. The groom and his groomsmen are tasked with performing a number of push ups.
2. Each push up should cause the rubber duck to emit squeal sound.
3. The game concludes once the designated number of push ups is achieved.

What do you need:

• Rubber ducks

Game 8: Chopsticks Relay

Credits: Esther Xie

What is it:

Get ready for a thrilling challenge with chopsticks relay! This gatecrash game is designed to put the groom's patience and composure to the test. Participants must skillfully pass beans one at a time, using chopsticks without dropping them.

How to play:

1. All participants form a line.
2. The first participant in line will have to pick up a bean one at a time, using a pair of chopsticks.
3. Cautiously hand over the pair of chopsticks to the next participant, without dropping the bean.
4. The last person in line will have to place the bean at the designated area.
5. Repeat the process until the beans fill up the area.

Credits: Esther Xie

What do you need:

• A pair of chopsticks
• A bag of beans
• A container, bottle or a piece of paper with the shape that they have to fill up

Game 9: Bribe the Bridesmaids! *BONUS*

What is it:

Bribing the bridesmaid is not a game, but an essential tradition in all wedding gatecrash ceremonies! After completing all the games, the groom will have to bribe the bridesmaids with red packets to show his sincerity and to convince the bridesmaid to grant him and his groomsmen the passage into the bride's presence.

How to play:

1. The groom and his groomsmen will have to gather at the gate.
2. The groom and his team will have to brainstorm ways to capture the bridesmaids' attention and win their favour. They may prepare a heartfelt speech, expressing their admiration for the bridesmaid's role or display their talents by singing or dancing to charm the bridesmaids.
3. Approach the bridesmaids and present them with the red packets the groom has prepared.
4. Bridesmaids graciously accept the bribes, and finally allow the groom and his entourage to proceed. Hurray!

What do you need:

• Red Packets (get funny ones! - shop for them here)
• Cash

Have a Splendid Wedding Gatecrash Ceremony!

From the thrill of "Skipping on Needle Mats'' to "Bribing bridesmaids", each game offers a unique blend of amusement. These games not only add a touch of entertainment but also serve as an opportunity for the wedding party to bond and share moments of joy and laughter. When planning gatecrash games, it is important to consider the preferences and comfort of the couple. Discussing and aligning the games with their vision, ensures a delightful and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Remember, safety should always be a priority and games should be conducted in a lighthearted and respectful manner!

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