So, you’ve heard about it, haven’t you? 😉 The evergreen hit of weddings, the “coach game” is guaranteed to liven up the wedding atmosphere and even get the most tired guest into action! Get ready for some laughter, movement, and of course, a drink or two! 🥂
You’ve also been to a wedding where the master of ceremonies wanted to liven up the atmosphere with a fantastic game, haven’t you? 🤔 Well, that’s when the real classic, the “coach game” – or if you like, the “carriage game” – comes out of the bag! This is the program that is guaranteed to get everyone moving, and tears will flow from laughter! 😂
We can’t even count how many versions we’ve heard! Every best man and wedding host puts their own spin on it, some improvise, some wilden up the text… but the essence is always the same: crazy good fun! 🥳 We’ve brought you a super, proven version from Mária Budai’s collection – but of course, you can twist it up too! Let it be how you want it! ✨
And now for the important part, which is worth its weight in gold in every version: choose a driver who is NOT afraid of a little liquid courage! 🍷 What’s more, at the wildest parties, even the driver’s “assistants” can get a penalty! 😉
Rules of the “Coachman’s Game”: Get ready to party!
Okay, let’s see what you need for the perfect “car game” experience! It’s not a complicated thing, but a little preparation never hurts. The main thing is to make the wedding party feel like something exciting is about to happen! 🚀
- Chair battle line: Place 11 chairs facing the wedding guests, just like the parts of a carriage! Take a picture of them (though I can’t do that now, imagine the perfect arrangement!) so everyone knows their place. 🪑
- Move if it’s about you! When a part of the “carriage” or “coach” is mentioned during the story, that character must immediately jump out of their seat and then quickly sit back down. Speed is key! 🤸♀️
- The wagon collectively jumps: Don’t forget, the wagon or carriage consists of wheels! So, if the “wagon” or “carriage” is mentioned, all the wheels must also stand up and sit back down together! This collective movement can be particularly funny! 🤣
- Punishment, sweet punishment! If someone dozes off, doesn’t stand up, or reacts badly, it’s time for the “punishment”! A little wine or pálinka (or maybe some delicious soft drink if you want to be more modest) is due! 🍷🥃
- The coachman: the soul (and liver) of the party: Choose a true party king from among the guests for the role of the coachman, someone who isn’t afraid to drink! He will be the star of the night! 🌟
Position the characters with the “coachman” in the middle, the “king” and “queen” in front of him, the “footmen” behind him, and the “wheels” and “horses” on the sides – but of course, you can also arrange them according to your imagination!
Let the fun begin! Text for “Cart game”:
Are you ready? Then let the magnificent royal journey begin! Read it aloud with gusto, as if you were a royal herald yourself! 📢
Once upon a time, there was a real king and a beautiful queen. 👑
One day, this royal couple wanted to take a trip in their glittering carriage. 🌳
The king spoke to the queen: “My dear queen, please, urge the footmen to clean the carriage, and of course, tell the coachman!”
The coachman soon appeared before the king and queen, still a little disheveled. The king said to his coachman: “Coachman, hey coachman, bring the carriage with the footmen and the horses! Harness the horses to the coach, the queen and I want to go for a ride!” 🐎
Upon this, the coachman went into the stable, brought out the horses, and carefully hitched them to the carriage. 🐴
After the footmen finished cleaning the carriage, the king and queen also got in. As elegantly as on the red carpet! ✨
Before setting off, the queen asked her king: “My dear king, please ask the coachman if the horses have had enough feed, and if the footmen have cleaned properly?”
The king called his coachman: “Coachman, hey coachman, have the horses eaten?” 🍎
The coachman immediately replied, “Yes, my king, the horses have had enough oats, so they’re full!”
Then the coachman jumped onto the box, struck the horses, and the carriage with the royal couple and the footmen set off on its way! Wow, what a momentum! 💨
Pro tip: Coordinate in advance with the photographer and videographer! We’ll tell you when and where the show will be, so they can prepare for stunning shots. Slow-motion clips with fireworks are particularly striking! 🎬
A short while later the queen says to her king: “My king, my good king, my dear king, I think the left front wheel and one of the footmen are dizzy!” 🤪
The king said to his coachman, “Coachman, hey coachman, stop the horses and check on the left front wheel and the right front wheel, and also the footmen! Perhaps it would be best if you checked the entire carriage!” 🧐
The coachman checked the front left wheel, the front right wheel, and the rear left wheel, as well as the rear right wheel. Everything’s fine, let’s keep rolling! 🔄
After the carriage, he also checked on the footmen. They swayed a bit, but they held their ground! 😉
After checking the carriage and the footmen, he gave water to both the right front horse and the left front horse, then told his king:
“My King, my good King, the carriage and the footmen are all in order! Relax!” 😌
At that moment, the horses began to neigh, pulling at the royal carriage, causing the footmen to fall off! Oops! 😱
The queen spoke anxiously to her husband: “My king, my good king, what happened, I don’t see the footmen! Have they disappeared?!”
The coachman stopped the horses, first the left horse, then the right horse, and said to the king:
“Dear King, the horses have calmed down, the carriage is fine, the footmen are back in their seats. We can continue our journey, no panic!” 😅
The coachman lashed the horses, but after a while, the queen started to get cold. “My dear king, I am cold, let’s go home, I want a hot tea!” ☕
Returning to the castle, the royal couple alighted from the carriage, and the coachman drove the coach back to its place. 🏡
He rechecked the wheels: the left front wheel, the left horse, the right rear wheel, the right horse, the right front wheel, the left rear wheel, and then the entire carriage once more. What precision! ✅
The valets, the king, and the queen went into the castle, said good night to each other, and are still living today, if they have not died. So, the party was guaranteed to continue! 😉
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who reads the story of “Kocsis játék”?
Usually the best man or master of ceremonies, but even the DJ can take it on, if they have an affinity for it and the couple requests it!
What drinks should you prepare for the punishment?
Traditionally pálinka or wine, but feel free to experiment! The main thing is good cheer and safe fun! 😉
How many guests is this game recommended for?
Ideally, 11 people actively play the roles, but it’s also great fun for others to watch the running around and reactions!
Can this game be incorporated into a DJ set?
Absolutely! A professional wedding DJ can easily organize this game too, if you discuss the process and details with them in advance.
When is it worth playing at the wedding?
After dinners, before the grand dance begins, or at the beginning of the party, to get everyone to loosen up and the mood to reach its peak! 🥳
