Newlywed game questions
The newlywed game, also called Mr and Mrs, tests how well a couple knows each other: one partner answers newlywed game questions about the other, and you score a point every time the answers match. Here are 100 questions in six groups: about him, about her, about us, first times, funny ones and the shoe game.
What's his go to order at a takeaway?
The host reads the card out, the couple answers, and the room keeps score. Switch on only Shoe game for the classic back to back round. All 100 are listed below too.
Draw the questions from the card on your phone, or press print for a sheet the host can read from at the wedding, the bridal shower or the anniversary party.
- Questions
- 100
- Players
- 1 to 4 couples and a host
- Time
- 20 to 40 min
100 newlywed game questions
Mix the groups so every round has a sweet question, a revealing one and a funny one. About him and About her are written for a bride and groom, but every question works for any couple: just use their names.
Newlywed game questions about him
20- What's his go to order at a takeaway?
- What would he grab first if the house was on fire?
- What's his most used phrase?
- Which film can he quote from start to finish?
- What's his biggest pet peeve?
- What did he want to be when he grew up?
- What's his comfort food after a long day?
- Which household job does he avoid the most?
- Who's his celebrity crush?
- What's his most treasured possession?
- How does he take his coffee or tea?
- What's his signature dance move?
- Which of his friends would he call at 3 am?
- What's the one thing he can cook well?
- What does he spend too much money on?
- What's his favourite holiday you've been on together?
- What's he most afraid of?
- What was his first car, or the first car he loved?
- What would his dream day off look like?
- What would he say is your most annoying habit?
Newlywed game questions about her
20- What's her favourite thing to order at a restaurant?
- Which song does she always sing along to in the car?
- What's her guilty pleasure TV show?
- What's her biggest fear?
- Who was her first celebrity crush?
- What would she buy first if she won the lottery?
- What's the one thing she can't leave the house without?
- Which of her friends has she known the longest?
- What's her favourite way to spend a Sunday?
- What did she want to be when she was a kid?
- What's her most used emoji?
- What's the best gift you've ever given her, according to her?
- Which household job does she secretly enjoy?
- What's her go to karaoke song?
- What's her worst habit, in her own opinion?
- Where does she want to travel most?
- What's her favourite season, and why?
- What's something she's really proud of?
- What's her favourite dessert?
- What would she say is your best quality?
Questions about the couple
20- Where did you go on your first date?
- Who said I love you first?
- Who made the first move?
- What was the first film you watched together?
- Where was your first kiss?
- What's your song as a couple?
- Who's the better cook?
- Who's more likely to get lost?
- What's the best trip you've taken together?
- Who apologises first after an argument?
- What's the silliest thing you've ever argued about?
- What did you do on your first anniversary or first big date?
- Who's in charge of the TV remote?
- What's your favourite meal to share?
- Who's the planner and who's the go with the flow one?
- Who wanted to get a pet first?
- Who spends longer getting ready?
- What's the first thing you bought together?
- Where do you see yourselves in ten years?
- What's the best advice you've had as a couple?
First times
15- Where did you meet for the very first time?
- What was the first thing you said to each other?
- What was the first gift you gave each other?
- When did you first meet each other's parents, and how did it go?
- What was the first holiday you took together?
- Who cooked the first meal for the other, and what was it?
- What was the first concert or event you went to together?
- When was your first argument, and what was it about?
- What was the first thing you noticed about each other?
- When did you first meet each other's friends?
- Who sent the first text after the first date?
- What was your first nickname for each other?
- Where did you spend your first holiday season together?
- What was the first big decision you made together?
- When did you first know this was serious?
Funny newlywed game questions
15- If your partner was a cartoon character, who would they be?
- What would your partner's prison nickname be?
- What's the weirdest thing your partner does when they think nobody is watching?
- Which of your partner's family members are they most like, whether they admit it or not?
- What would your partner be famous for, if they were famous?
- What's the most embarrassing song on your partner's playlist?
- What would your partner do with a free day and no phone?
- Which animal does your partner turn into when they're hungry?
- If your partner wrote an autobiography, what would it be called?
- What's the strangest thing your partner has ever eaten?
- Which reality show would your partner win?
- What's your partner's worst fashion moment?
- What does your partner do that they think is a secret?
- What would your partner's superpower be, and how would they waste it?
- Who would your partner want to play them in a film of your love story?
Shoe game questions
10The couple sits back to back, each holding one of their own shoes and one of their partner's. The host asks who, and both raise the shoe of the person they mean. The room cheers when the shoes match.
- Who's the better driver?
- Who takes longer in the shower?
- Who snores louder?
- Who's more stubborn?
- Who fell in love first?
- Who's the bigger romantic?
- Who's more likely to cry at a film?
- Who's the better kisser?
- Who's in charge of the money?
- Who's more likely to forget an anniversary?
How to host the newlywed game
The newlywed game works at a wedding reception, a bridal shower, a hen or stag party, an engagement party and an anniversary. You need a host, a pen and one or more couples who are good sports.
- Collect one partner's answers firstBefore the party, the host asks one partner ten questions in private and writes the answers down. At a bridal shower, this is usually the groom, by phone or by text.
- Bring the other partner on stageThe host reads the same questions out loud, and the partner on stage has to guess what their other half said.
- Score the matchesOne point per matching answer. With several couples, give each couple the same ten questions and the highest score wins.
- Swap and play the shoe gameFor the last round, sit the couple back to back for the shoe game. Ten quick who questions, no preparation needed.
- Give a small prizeEven a homemade trophy works. At a wedding, the prize can be first dance on the floor or first in line at the cake.
| Event | Format | Questions and time |
|---|---|---|
| Bridal shower | Groom answers in advance, bride guesses on the day | 15 to 20 questions, about 20 minutes |
| Wedding reception | Shoe game with the newlyweds | 10 questions, about 10 minutes |
| Anniversary party | Couple vs couple, three couples on chairs | 10 questions each, about 30 minutes |
| Hen or stag party | Partner answers by video message, played back after each guess | 15 questions, about 20 minutes |
| Game night with friends | Two or three couples, play for points | 20 questions, about 40 minutes |
Where the newlywed game comes from
The Newlywed Game started on American TV in 1966, with Bob Eubanks as the host for most of its run. Couples answered questions about each other, and the famous laughs came from the answers that didn't match. In the UK, the same idea ran as the TV show Mr and Mrs, which is why many people still call the party game by that name.
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What makes good newlywed game questions
The best newlywed game questions are easy to answer but surprisingly hard to guess. That gap is where the laughs come from.
- One word answers. "What's his comfort food?" can be scored. "Describe his personality" cannot.
- Questions with a debate built in. "Who said I love you first?" often gets two different answers, and both partners will defend theirs.
- Keep it family friendly. Grandparents are often in the room. If you want a cheekier round, save it for the hen or stag party.
- Mix in a few sweet ones. A question like "What would she say is your best quality?" gives the couple a moment between the laughs.
Questions people ask
What are good newlywed game questions?
Good questions have short answers that are easy to score, like "Who said I love you first?", "What's his go to takeaway order?" or "What's her guilty pleasure TV show?" This page has 100 in six groups.
What are funny newlywed game questions?
Try "What would your partner's prison nickname be?", "Which animal does your partner turn into when they're hungry?" or "Which reality show would your partner win?" The Funny group has 15 of them.
How do you play the newlywed game at a bridal shower?
Ask the groom 15 to 20 questions before the shower and write down his answers. At the shower, the bride guesses what he said, and she scores a point for each match.
What is the shoe game at a wedding?
The couple sits back to back, each holding one of their own shoes and one of their partner's. The host asks who questions like "Who's the better driver?", and both raise the shoe of the person they mean.
Is Mr and Mrs the same as the newlywed game?
Yes. Mr and Mrs is the British name, after the TV show of the same name. The rules are the same: one partner guesses the other's answers.
Can friends play the newlywed game?
Yes. Best friends, flatmates or siblings can play the same way: one answers in private, the other guesses. Swap "him" and "her" for names and skip the questions about romance.
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