Back

Icebreaker

Mr & Mrs Quiz

Also called Shoe Game, Newlywed Shoe Game, How Well Do You Know Each Other?

A couple sits back to back, each holding one of their own shoes and one of their partner's, and raise a shoe to answer 'who is more likely to…' questions.

people
10–300
time
10 min
energy
Medium
materials
Household items
Kids-safeHR-safeChurch-safe
Watch it played
What you need4
How to play4

Before you start

Place two chairs back to back in view of every guest. Each partner takes off their shoes and holds one of their own and one of their partner's.

  1. 1The host reads a question that starts with 'Who…' — for example, who is the better cook?
  2. 2Without looking at each other, both partners raise the shoe of the person they think the answer is.
  3. 3The crowd reacts to agreement or disagreement; there are no points needed.
  4. 4Finish with a sweet question everyone can enjoy, like who said 'I love you' first.
Cards for this game30

Edit them now. Host mode deals them one at a time, big enough for the room.

30 cards
  • Who is the better cook?
  • Who is the better driver?
  • Who is usually late?
  • Who is the better dancer?
  • Who falls asleep first?
  • Who gets lost more easily?
  • Who is the better singer?
  • Who spends more on shopping?
  • Who is the neater one?
  • Who is the funnier one?
  • Who cries more at movies?
  • Who is the more patient one?
  • Who makes the plans?
  • Who wakes up earlier?
  • Who is more likely to say sorry first?
  • Who is the better photographer?
  • Who is the bigger foodie?
  • Who takes longer to get ready?
  • Who is the more organised one?
  • Who is the better gift-giver?
  • Who is the better storyteller?
  • Who is the more adventurous one?
  • Who is the bigger kid at heart?
  • Who is the better with money?
  • Who is more likely to try a new food?
  • Who is the first to start a conversation?
  • Who handles stress better?
  • Who would remember the anniversary date?
  • Who would win a karaoke contest?
  • Who would win in a trivia game?
What to say3
  1. 1“No peeking! Backs together, shoes up when I ask.”
  2. 2“Who is the better driver? Shoes up… now!”
  3. 3“Ohhh — they do NOT agree on that one! Let's talk about it later!”
Host tips3
  • Show the question list to someone close to the couple first. The host who goes risqué in front of the grandparents and the priest is a wedding story people tell for years.
  • Keep to about 15 questions. After ten minutes the novelty is gone; stop while it's still funny.
  • Have the couple take their shoes off and swap one each before they walk up — fumbling with buckles and straps on stage is dead air.
Variants2

  • Anniversary round

    Bring up several long-married couples together. The 40-years-married couple usually steals the show.

  • Written quiz

    Ask one partner the questions in advance on video, then see if the other matches the answer live.

Good for

Occasions

WeddingReunionChristmasBaby shower

Venues

Indoor, smallIndoor, largeChurch hallOutdoor