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Virtual Stag Party

I'm looking for ideas and inspiration...
I was due to be best man at a wedding in a few months time. The stag party which was due to be quite extravagant has unfortunately been cancelled due to the Covid-19 situation. 
I am therefore hoping and looking to organise a virtual stag-do for the groom. Does anyone have any ideas of what this could involve beyond the standard 'Zoom Quiz'?

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  • Retireby40
    Retireby40 Posts: 772 Forumite
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    You could have poker night with some only platforms able to play with friends.

    Probably could hire a stripper to dance via zoom as well.

    After that wouldnt be a whole lot more like.
  • TripleH
    TripleH Posts: 3,188 Forumite
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    edited 18 May 2020 at 3:16PM
    Hi,
    It depends how far apart the likely attendees live, but here are possible 'clean family friendly' suggestions
    1. Online gaming (racing games)
    2. Online beer tasting (find a micro brewery who you can get to send out a taster pack to attendees) so you can drink and compare
    3. Online cooking classes (pasta, pizza etc) these can be competitive as to who can do the best
    4. Online art classes

    You may have to think a little out the box at something you might not normally do if there wasn't a lockdown. I accept some of my suggestions work better if the participants are localised (easier to arrange and get the stuff you need sent out). 
    They key suggestion is to not try and 'do what you normally do, but do something you all find is fun and will remember'
    Everyone will understand that there are limitations and make allowances, the goal is to try and find something 'different' to do.
    I know where we live, our building have been in contact with local businesses to organise events during the lockdown, but if you approach businesses with ways they can make money AND keep to the social distancing criteria, I suspect you may get a greater response.
    May you find your sister soon Helli.
    Sleep well.
  • pogofish
    pogofish Posts: 10,853 Forumite
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    If only MSE had a dedicated forum for celebrations and events?

  • WSforever
    WSforever Posts: 89 Forumite
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    edited 18 May 2020 at 5:49PM
    Some good ideas - much appreciated.
  • ratechaser
    ratechaser Posts: 1,674 Forumite
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    You'd have to find a way to persuade the groom to strip naked and chain himself to a lamppost...
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