Quick answerPurse Raid needs guests' bags as-is and takes about 10–15 min. Enter player (or team) names into the game. Then: The host reads the first item: 'Who has… a lip balm? Worth 1 point!'
At a glance
| Players | Time | You need |
|---|---|---|
| 2–25 | 10–15 min | Guests' bags as-is · the host's screen |
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The rules, step by step
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Step 1
Enter player (or team) names into the game.
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Step 2
The host reads the first item: 'Who has… a lip balm? Worth 1 point!'
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Step 3
Guests dig; whoever produces the item shows it and gets tapped for the points.
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Step 4
Twenty items follow, from common (a pen, 1 pt) to legendary (a wedding invitation, 5 pts).
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Step 5
The scoreboard updates live after every item.
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Step 6
Highest score at the end owns the best-stocked bag in the room.
Variations to try
- Team mode: tables pool their bags' contents.
- Phone edition: the What's-On-Your-Phone list for pocket-only crowds.
- Reverse round: most USELESS item wins, judged by the bride.
Host tips
- Demand items be held UP for verification — the reveal of the mystery receipt is content.
- The point values are calibrated: commons keep everyone scoring, rares create drama.
- Big crowds: award points to the first three producers of each item.
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Frequently asked questions
What if guests didn't bring bags?
Pockets count, and the phone-game variant needs no bag at all — run whichever fits your crowd.
How many items are read?
The deck has 20 items with points; 15 makes a brisk round.
Does the host play?
The host referees — power corrupts, especially where handbags are involved.