How To Plan A Traitors-Themed Hen Do: Challenges, Games And Outfits
A Traitors hen do turns the weekend into one long game. A few hens are secretly chosen as Traitors, everyone else is a Faithful, and the group votes at a round table each evening. Put the bride-to-be — or the Traitors — in the official hooded cloak and it feels just like the show.
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Setting up the game
This setup suits lively bridal parties who love a bit of mystery and friendly deception, making it the perfect icebreaker to kick off the weekend as soon as everyone arrives. To get the best results, print your role cards on thick, luxury cardstock beforehand so nobody can peek through the paper.
- Choose one Traitor for every five or six hens.
- Hand out roles in sealed envelopes on arrival — keep them secret.
- Name a host (the 'Claudia') who runs the votes and isn't playing.
- Agree what happens when someone is banished — a forfeit, not going home!
Missions and challenges
Perfect for active groups who enjoy collaborative puzzles, these daytime activities are ideal for bridging the gap between lunch and evening drinks. For a seamless experience, assign one bridesmaid to keep track of the overall scores and manage any physical props you might need to prepare in advance.
- Prize pot challenge: complete a task to add money to the kitty for drinks.
- Secret missions: Traitors must get the bride to say a set phrase.
- Shield challenge: winner is safe from that night's murder.
- Quiz about the bride — points go to the prize pot.
The round table
This dramatic ritual suits hens who love theatrical suspense and healthy debate, creating a fantastic focal point just before you head out for the evening. A helpful tip is to set a strict five-minute timer for discussions so the debate stays fast, fun and light-hearted before the final votes are cast.
- Hold it before dinner each night.
- Everyone writes a name on a card and reveals it in turn.
- The banished hen reveals if she was a Faithful or Traitor.
- Traitors 'murder' someone overnight with a note under their door.
Outfits
Great for fashion-forward bridal parties who want to look coordinated in photos, these styling ideas work brilliantly for the main night out or a themed dinner. It is a good idea to agree on a dress code well in advance so guests have plenty of time to shop for their pieces.
- Bride in a white or cream cloak; Traitors in the official dark hooded cloak.
- Everyone in matching dark outfits with a coloured sash.
- Tartan and tweed for a Scottish castle look.
- Badges with each hen's name to wear at the table.
Key things to remember
- Keep the forfeits kind — it's a hen do, not a grudge match.
- Print role cards in advance.
- Book a big dining table for the round table.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Traitors should there be at a hen do?
Usually two or three for a group of 10–15.
Can the bride be a Traitor?
Yes, and it's a great twist — or keep her as host so she isn't banished early.
How long does a Traitors hen do game last?
It works best over a whole weekend, with a round table each evening.
What should a Traitors hen do wear?
Dark clothes and hooded cloaks, with the bride in a contrasting colour.
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