A companion arrives, introduces themselves and clicks a pair of handcuffs shut with the groom attached. For the next hour they go to the bar, order drinks and make small talk, and the groom cannot do anything about it.
Who is the companion?
- The grannyAn older woman who treats the groom like a grandson. She orders for him, tells embarrassing stories and wipes his face with a hanky.
- The mascotA character in a full costume, such as a giant chicken or a gladiator, who follows him everywhere.
- The nosy friendA well-meaning stranger with endless questions who insists on meeting everyone the groom talks to.
How the hour goes
Start
The cuff
The companion arrives at the bar or hotel and is introduced as a surprise guest.
Middle
The tour
They go together to the bar, the toilets and the dance floor. The group sets the dares.
End
The key
The group completes a final dare to get the key, and the cuffs come off.
Safety and comfort
- Quick-release cuffsSoft or breakaway cuffs, with the key held by the best man.
- Toilet protocolThe companion waits outside. No exceptions.
- Hour limit60 minutes, and the group can shorten it.
- VetoIf the groom needs to stop, the cuffs come off immediately.
Questions people ask
Can the groom use his phone?
Yes. One hand stays free.
What if he needs to leave?
The cuffs come off at once.
Does it work in a noisy bar?
Yes. The companion knows how to work a room.
Is the companion a performer?
Yes, a trained actor or performer, briefed on the rules.
Where we run it
Open a city guide for local notes and how this works there.
Handcuff prank in PragueSee the Prague guide
Handcuff prank in BudapestSee the Budapest guide
Handcuff prank in AmsterdamSee the Amsterdam guide
Handcuff prank in BratislavaSee the Bratislava guide
Handcuff prank in BenidormSee the Benidorm guide