21 Stag Party Game Ideas So Good, the Lads Won’t Want the Night to End
When it comes to a stag, it’s not just about the pints (though they help). The real secret to a legendary send-off? Games. The kind that get everyone laughing, loosening up, and maybe even embarrassing the groom just a little.
If you’re looking for stag party game ideas that guarantee craic, here are 21 absolute belters—perfect whether you’re hitting the pubs, renting a gaff, or heading away for the weekend.
1. Groom Roast
Each lad shares their funniest story about the groom. Expect tears (of laughter).
2. Pub Golf
Every pub is a “hole” with a set drink par score. Keep scorecards, penalties for spillage.
3. Mr & Mrs Quiz
Test the groom with questions the bride has already answered. Shots for wrong answers.
4. Costume Dare
Nominate the groom to wear a ridiculous outfit for the night. Think tutu, banana suit, or a leprechaun get-up.
5. Boat Race
Split the group into teams. Line up, down your pint, next lad goes. First team finished wins.
6. Groomsmen Olympics
Silly challenges: three-legged races, pint balancing, or arm wrestling in the pub garden.
7. Drunk Jenga
Write dares or drinking rules on Jenga blocks. Pull one—do what it says.
8. Photo Scavenger Hunt
Tick off challenges like “pic with a stranger wearing green” or “photo bombing another stag”.
9. Ring of Fire
Classic card drinking game. Every card has a rule. Last one to draw the King? Neck the dirty pint.
10. Goon of Fortune
Tie a wine bag to a washing line. Spin it. Whoever it lands on drinks. (Trashy, but brilliant.)
11. Beer Pong
An American frat house classic turned Irish staple. Simple, messy, always good craic.
12. Pint Relay
Race carrying pints without spilling. Winner drinks theirs, losers drink the spill.
13. Dare Cards
Write dares on cards. Groom has to complete them throughout the night.
14. Karaoke Roulette
Pick songs out of a hat. No backing out. The worse the singer, the better the laugh.
15. Centurion
One shot of beer every minute for 100 minutes. Sounds easy… isn’t.
16. Truth or Drink
Ask a question. If the groom won’t answer, he drinks.
17. Boat of Doom
Everyone puts in a random spirit into one pint. Groom drinks. Pray for him.
18. The Groom’s Bucket List
Give him silly challenges for the night: get a stranger’s number, swap shirts, dance on a table.
19. Pass the Parcel (With a Twist)
Wrap up forfeits in layers. Each layer reveals a challenge.
20. Flip Cup Madness
Teams flip their cups upside down after drinking. Simple, competitive, and quick.
21. The Morning-After Quiz
Next day, test the groom on what actually happened. Wrong answers = more punishment pints.
Top Tips for Stag Party Game Ideas
- Know your crowd – Pick games that suit the group. If your mates aren’t into dares, go for team challenges or drinking classics.
- Don’t overdo it – You don’t need to cram all 21 in. A few solid games will keep the night buzzing.
- Keep it light – It’s about laughs, not stitching the groom up too badly (well, maybe just a little).
- Balance the pace – Mix high-energy drinking games with more chilled-out laughs so the night doesn’t peak too soon.
- Prep ahead – Bring cards, props, or dares already written out. Saves scrambling on the night.
Final Word
From drinking dares to team challenges, these stag party game ideas will keep the energy high, the craic mighty, and the memories unforgettable.
Remember, the goal is simple: give the groom the send-off of his life—and make sure the lads are still laughing about it years down the line.