The Newlywed Game is a quiz in which partners predict each other’s answers. This list of newlywed game questions is sorted by tone so you can mix a set that suits your audience, whether that is a bridal shower, an engagement party, a reception or a quiet game night at home.
How to play the Newlywed Game
- Prepare the questions. Pick 10 to 20 from the lists below and write them on cards or a sheet.
- Separate the partners. One partner leaves the room or wears headphones. A volunteer can take them aside.
- Ask the first partner. Read each question and record their answer in writing.
- Bring the other partner back. Ask the same questions, and ask them to guess what their partner wrote.
- Compare. Matching answers score a point.
- Swap roles, or use two couples and have them take turns. Add up the points.
You can also give each partner a whiteboard or card to answer at the same time, which removes the need to leave the room. For a lively version, host it as a “game show” with a presenter and small prizes.
Classic questions
- Where was your first date?
- Who said “I love you” first?
- Who made the first move?
- What was your first impression of your partner?
- Where did you go on your first trip together?
- What song would your partner call “our song”?
- Who is more likely to be late?
- What is your partner’s favorite meal?
- What is your partner’s dream vacation?
- Who is the better cook?
Funny questions
- Who takes longer to get ready?
- Who is more likely to hit snooze repeatedly?
- Who is the worse driver, in your honest opinion?
- Who would survive longer in a zombie apocalypse?
- What is your partner’s most irrational fear?
- What is the most useless thing your partner has ever bought?
- Who is more likely to get lost with a map in hand?
- Who is more likely to cry at a movie?
- What is your partner’s most annoying habit?
- Who is more likely to talk to a stranger for an hour?
Daily life and habits
- Who does more of the grocery shopping?
- Who is the first to apologize after a disagreement?
- Who is more likely to leave dishes in the sink?
- Who controls the thermostat?
- Who is more likely to leave a party first?
- What does your partner usually order at a restaurant?
- Who is the bigger spender and who is the saver?
- What is your partner’s go-to comfort food?
Romantic and sentimental questions
- What did your partner wear on your first date?
- What is your partner’s favorite memory of the two of you?
- What does your partner consider the perfect date night?
- How does your partner best show they care?
- What is one thing your partner admires about you?
- What do you think your partner was thinking during the proposal?
- What is one goal your partner hopes you achieve together this year?
Spicy questions
If the room includes grandparents, coworkers or kids, skip this section. For adult-only gatherings, keep it playful rather than explicit.
- Who is the better dancer?
- Who is more romantic?
- Who is more likely to plan a surprise?
- What is your partner’s biggest celebrity crush?
- Who gets jealous more easily?
- Who is the better kisser, according to your partner?
Questions for couples married a while
A “not-so-newlywed” round adds depth for couples who already know the basics.
- What is something your partner has always wanted to learn?
- What is your partner’s favorite childhood memory?
- What would your partner do with a free week and no obligations?
- What is the best advice your partner has ever given you?
- What is your partner’s biggest pet peeve about travel?
Scoring and hosting tips
- Give one point per match, or two points for the harder questions.
- Allow “close enough” answers so the game stays fun. Decide ahead of time who judges.
- Avoid questions that could cause real arguments or reveal sensitive history in front of family.
- At a wedding, keep the game short, around 10 questions, so guests stay engaged.
- Consider a small prize, or award a joke title like “Most in Sync.”
If you want more ways to entertain couples beyond this quiz, see our roundup of the best couple games to play together. For a pre-wedding party, see icebreaker games for a hen do or bachelorette.
FAQ
What are some hilarious questions for a newlywed game?
The funny list above is a good start. Questions about habits, such as who takes longer to get ready or who is more likely to hit snooze, tend to get the biggest reactions because everyone has an opinion.
What is the 20 questions game for married couples?
It is a conversation game that comes in two forms. In the classic version one person thinks of something and the other has 20 yes or no questions to guess it. In the couples version partners take turns asking 20 open-ended personal questions.
What are some good questions to ask during a wedding couple game?
Choose questions that suit mixed company: classic questions, funny habits and sentimental prompts. Skip anything private or potentially awkward.