Bridal shower games are a fun way to celebrate the bride-to-be and bring together her friends and family. Whether the shower is being hosted at home or in a venue, there are many different games and activities to choose from to make the event memorable. Here are some popular shower games: 

1. Name That Tune: 

This is a musical game that can get guests dancing and singing along. Before the party, create a playlist of popular wedding-themed songs (e.g., "Ada Ada" by Flavour, "Iyawo mi" by Timi Dakolo, “Oruka” by Sunny Neji, "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley). During the party, play short snippets of the chosen songs and have guests guess the name of the song and the artist. The guest with the most correct answers wins a prize

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2. The Nouns Game: 

The Nouns Game is a simple and fun word game that can be played by people of all ages. The game involves players taking turns naming nouns within a certain category or theme until someone is unable to come up with a noun or repeats a noun that has already been mentioned. Here's how to play:

• Decide on a theme or category for the game. For example, you could choose "Animals," "Foods," "Movies," or "Countries."
• The first player begins by saying a noun that fits within the chosen category. For example, if the category is "Animals," the first player might say "Elephant."
• The next player must then say a different noun that fits within the same category. For example, the second player might say "Giraffe."
• Play continues in this way, with each player taking turns and trying to come up with a new noun that fits within the chosen category.
• If a player is unable to come up with a noun or repeats a noun that has already been mentioned, they are out of the game. The last player standing is declared the winner.

To make the game more challenging, you can set a time limit for each turn or choose more obscure categories or themes. 

3. Bridal Pictionary:

This is usually a fun and fast-paced drawing game that can be played in teams. Before the party, create a set of cards with wedding-themed words or phrases (e.g., "honeymoon," “groom,” “proposal,” "bridesmaid," "first dance" and “dowry” ). Divide the guests into teams and have them take turns fixing the letters or guessing the words. The team with the most correct guesses wins a prize.

4. Two truths and a lie:

This is a popular icebreaker game where each friend to the bride takes turns sharing three statements about their experiences with the bride or groom, two of which are true and one is a lie. The other guests then try to guess which statement is the lie. Once everyone has made their guess, the first player reveals which statement was the lie. The game then moves on to the next player, who shares their three statements and so on.

5. Toilet Paper Wedding Dress

This game is a classic for a reason - it's a lot of fun! Divide guests into teams and give each team a roll of toilet paper. The teams then have a set amount of time to create a wedding dress on one member of their team using only toilet paper. The bride-to-be can judge the creations and award a prize to the team with the best dress.

6. Who Am I? 

This is a game that requires a bit of preparation, but it's well worth it. Before the party, create cards with the names of famous Nigerian couples (e.g., Davido and Chioma, Simi and Adekunle Gold, Banky W, and Adesua Etomi). As guests arrive, stick a card on their back without them seeing the name. Throughout the party, guests must ask yes-or-no questions to figure out who they are. The first person to correctly guess their famous couple wins a prize.

7. The Newlywed Game This is a classic game show that's been adapted for many different occasions, including bridal showers. Before the party, ask the groom-to-be a set of questions about the couple (e.g., "What is your partner's favorite color?" "What was your first date?"). During the party, ask the bride-to-be the same questions and see how well she knows her partner. You can make the game more challenging by having the bride-to-be answer first, and then the groom-to-be can give his answer.

8. He Said, She Said:

This is a guessing game that tests how well guests know the couple. Before the party, ask the couple a set of questions (e.g., "Who said 'I love you' first?" "Who is the better cook?"). Write down their answers and mix them up with made-up answers. During the party, read out the questions and the mixed-up answers, and have guests guess whether the correct answer came from the bride or the groom. The guest with the most correct answers wins a prize.

9. Advice Cards:  This game is a great way to get guests involved in offering their advice and well wishes to the bride-to-be. Give each guest a small card or piece of paper and ask them to write down a piece of advice or a message for the bride-to-be. Collect the papers and read them aloud during the party or give them to the bride to use as inspiration in her married life. This game can be a great way to create a sense of community and support around the bride-to-be.

10. How well Do you know the bride?

This game is a fun and interactive way to show how well the friends of the bride-to-be know her. It involves asking the bride some questions about her likes, dislikes preferences, experiences, and habits while she provides answers before the game. Possible questions include: What is her favorite color? Where did she meet her husband-to-be? How old was she when she had her first kiss? These questions are numbered and each friend will have to pick a number and the question associated with it will be read out while they attempt to answer it. You may have some rewards for the guests who answer correctly. 

11. Where is the bride?

 To play this game, a friend of the bride is selected and blindfolded. The bride is then shuffled with the other friends and the friend wearing a blindfold will have to identify the bride-to-be by touching the hands, face, or palms of everyone. The right person gets a reward. The other girls can repeat the process until everyone takes a turn.

Remember to tailor the games to the preferences and needs of the bride-to-be and her guests. Also, provide prizes for the winners of each game to make the event more exciting and engaging.