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25 Best Baby Shower Games to Entertain Your Guests
A baby shower is a great way to celebrate the impending arrival of a new baby. It lasts only two to three hours, but its memory lasts a lifetime for everyone. Baby shower games are the most fun part of this highly awaited event — not only are they an ideal way to break the ice, but they inspire a whole lot of laughter, excitement, and fun.
There are many baby shower game ideas to choose from, but we have gathered only the best ones to make your party lively and fun. Scroll down for a roundup of the best baby shower games that will have your guests talking and laughing in no time, even if they have not met before or have nothing in common.
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Coed Baby Shower Games for Couples
If you're hosting a coed baby shower for men, women, or couples, try these games to get everyone mingling and laughing. These baby shower games for couples and coeds are a hit with mixed crowds.
1. Baby Shower Piggy Bank Game
A baby shower party gives guests a great opportunity to learn each other's names, but this game does the opposite. People are penalized every time they call someone by their real name.
You'll need:
- A piggy bank.
- A marker.
- A name tag for each guest.
Before the shower:
- Have each name tag marked with a baby-related word, like formula, diaper, bib, crib, stroller, etc.
How to play:
- Give each guest a name tag to wear when they arrive.
- During the shower, everyone must call guests by their name tag name.
- Whoever is caught calling someone by their real name must put some money into a piggy bank for the baby.
- At the end of the shower, the amount will be given to the mom-to-be to start the baby's first savings account.
2. Left Right Baby Shower Game
This is one of the most ice-breaker games to play at your baby shower function. It is a fast-paced, adventuring game where the lucky winner gets a fun prize. This game is also known as the Baby Shower Story Game, Mr and Mrs right game, and Pass the Gift Baby Shower Game.
You'll need:
- A wrapped prize and a story heavily featuring the words Left and Right.
Before the shower:
- Either write or print out the story.
- Prepare a wrapped prize that's lightweight and small enough to pass around.
How to play:
- Ask everyone to sit in a circle.
- Give one of the guests the wrapped prize and start reading the story aloud.
- Every time you say the word Right, guests have to pass the prize to the person on their right.
- Likewise, they have to pass the prize to their left when you read the word Left.
- The guest left holding the prize at the end of the story will be the winner!
3. Mommy or Daddy Baby Shower Game
Looking for fun baby shower games for mom and dad? This one might be your pick. Guests ask fun Mom vs. Dad questions, and parents-to-be give their responses.
You'll need:
- A printable with Mom vs. Dad questions.
- A pen.
- A paper for each guest.
Before the shower:
- Make a list of 10-20 questions that can be answered with Mom or Dad.
- Print enough copies for all guests.
How to play:
- Pass out the list of questions to each guest and instruct them not to share their answers.
- When the time's up, invite the mom- and dad-to-be to reveal the correct answers and allow the guests to grade themselves.
- Whoever has the higher number of correct answers gets a prize.
4. Baby Shower Bottle Game
Whether it's a daring couple's party or a baby shower party for all ages, you can't go wrong with this hilarious game, also known as Bottle Race, Bottle Chugging, and Baby Bottle Drink Off. You can use any beverage to play this game, but beer is the most popular choice.
You'll need:
- Baby bottles for all of your guests and beverages like milk, juice, water, champagne, beer, or wine.
Before the shower:
- Fill the bottles with the beverage.
How to play:
- Give each guest a filled baby bottle.
- Set a timer and ask your guests to drink the liquid as quickly as possible.
- Whoever chugs the bottle down first is the winner.
- You can also divide your guests into competing teams, and whichever team finishes their bottles first wins.
Fun Baby Shower Games
Want guests to mingle and laugh during the celebration? Here are the funniest baby shower games ever that will bring a lot of laughter to your party.
5. Would She Rather Baby Shower Game
This game puts the new mother-to-be in the spotlight without much effort. It is the perfect way to see how well guests know the mom-to-be. In this game, guests answer questions about the mom-to-be by checking one of the two options they think she would choose.
You'll need:
- A printed questionnaire about the would-to-be mom's preferences. For example, would she rather read a book or watch a movie? Use Snapchat or Instagram? Drink coffee or sip tea? Sleep in late or get up early? Have a dog or a cat?
Before the shower:
- Ask the mom-to-be to fill out the questionnaire in advance as the answer guide.
How to play:
- Ask guests to guess the answers and check the options.
- Once done, have the mom-to-be reveal her answers.
- The person with the higher number of correct answers wins.
6. Dirty Diaper Baby Shower Game
This is undoubtedly one of the best baby shower games for kids. No one likes a smelly, dirty diaper, but what if it has something edible. Though it sounds nasty, this classic game creates a lot of laughter.
You'll need:
- Disposable diapers, each assigned a number.
- Melted chocolates, fruit juices, sweets, jams, and candies.
- Spoon and bowl.
Before the shower:
- Smudge some diapers with melted chocolates, candies, sweets, jams, and fruit slushes.
How to play:
- Ask everyone to sit in a circle.
- Pass the dirty diaper around and ask your guests to smell and guess what the diaper is stained with.
- Whoever guesses correctly is the winner.
7. Baby in Other Languages Shower Game
Do you know how to say baby in Chinese, French, or Japanese? Probably not, but with Baby Around The World Baby Shower Game, you can learn to say baby in different languages. Isn't it a fun and informative game?
You'll need:
- Free printable Baby Around the World Language Game.
- A pencil for each guest.
Before the shower:
- Print as many copies as you have guests.
How to play:
- Give each guest a copy of the game.
- Ask them to match each Baby to its corresponding language within a set time frame.
- Whoever has the higher number of correct answers wins.
8. Baby Shower Alphabet Game
Also known as Baby's First Alphabet Book, this is an interactive ice-breaker game for those who don't want to play traditional games. The best thing about this activity is that parents-to-be can keep the personalized book as a gift after the shower.
You'll need:
- Paper.
- Pens.
- Markers.
- Crayons.
- Colored pencils.
- Stickers.
Before the shower:
- Write one alphabet on each sheet of paper.
How to play:
- Hand out a sheet to each guest and ask them to decorate the page with things that start with that alphabet. For example, A is for aspirators, apples, and ants.
- Your guests could also write a sweet note for the baby with their name on the page somewhere.
- After the shower, get the pages laminated and bound. It will be your baby's first alphabet book.
9. Baby Shower Nursery Rhyme Game
If you're looking for a classic game for your baby shower, this one is for you. This game gives your guests a good dose of nostalgia while testing their knowledge of popular nursery rhymes.
You'll need:
- Pens.
- Printable nursery rhyme trivia game.
Before the shower:
- Make or download the game online.
- Have enough copies for all the guests.
How to play:
- Give a copy to each of your guests.
- Set a timer. Ask your guests to fill in the blanks.
- Whoever guesses the most in the given time is the winner.
10. Baby Shower Calendar Game
The baby shower calendar game can be a great ice breaker activity and a keepsake to look back on after the baby is born. It is also known as Place Your Bets baby shower game and involves guessing the baby's due date on a calendar.
You'll need:
- Pen, marker, or pencil.
- Printable due month's calendar.
Before the shower:
- Print the calendar.
How to play:
- Ask your guests to guess the exact due date and write their names in the corresponding date column.
- Don't forget to write their addresses down so you can send a prize to whoever guesses correctly.
Outdoor Baby Shower Games
Planning to throw an outdoor baby shower party? These games work particularly well in a yard or an open space.
11. Pregnant Relay Races
This game might require a little more work, but it is fun and competitive for your guests. It is one of the funniest baby shower games ever, as it makes your guests realize what pregnancy feels like.
You'll need:
- Fake Baby Weight. For example, you can make an Empathy Bump using a baby doll, a backpack, water, weights, etc.
Before the shower:
- Have one fake baby weight for every team.
- Set up a relay race track outdoors.
How to play:
- Split your guests into equal teams.
- Shout Go! and have your guests run a relay race in which not only do they have to run after each other, but they also have to transfer the Baby Weight between teammates.
- The fastest team wins!
12. Don't Drop The Baby Race
Don't Drop The Baby is a hilarious baby shower game for outdoor baby shower parties, especially in the summer. It is an adult take on the Don't Drop The Egg game played by children. It brings a lot of laughter while creating a spirit of competition between guests.
You'll need:
- An egg and a spoon for each guest.
- Pens or markers to decorate the eggs.
- Ribbon or rope for start and finish lines.
- Some large objects like lawn chairs, logs, and traffic cones to use as obstacles.
- A stopwatch.
Before the shower:
- Decorate the egg to make it look like a baby.
- Create start and finish lines.
- Add in obstacles along the way for fun.
How to play:
- Ask everyone to stand at the starting point and hand out an egg on the spoon to each guest.
- Instruct all guests not to touch the egg with their other hand once the race starts.
- Then, shout Go! and everyone will begin the race.
- Whoever crosses the finish line with the perfect egg first is the winner.
13. Baby Stroller Olympics
This active baby shower game makes for a great time at an outdoor party. Suitable for couples with athletic and competitive friends, it's a funny take on the summer Olympic games.
You'll need:
- Baby stroller.
- A baby doll.
- A stopwatch.
- Ribbon or rope for start and finish lines.
- Objects that you can use as obstacles.
Before the shower:
- Add in obstacles along the way.
- Mark the starting and ending points clearly.
How to play:
- Ask each guest to stand behind the start line with the baby doll in hand.
- When the parents-to-be shout Go!, the guest must put the baby in the stroller, strap it in and head for the finish line.
- One second is deducted from the final tally every time they bump into an object.
- The guest is disqualified if the doll falls out of the stroller.
- Whoever reaches the finish line in the shortest time wins.
14. Hang the Diaper
Test your guests' speed and focus with this fun and active baby shower game. It will keep your guest moving, and they will surely get a few laughs in the process.
You'll need:
- Mini clothespins.
- 1-2 packs of newborn diapers.
- Pieces of string 2-3 yards long.
Before the shower:
- Make two or three little clotheslines.
How to play:
- Divide your guests into teams.
- Set a timer and ask them to hang up as many diapers as possible.
- The team with the most diapers on the clothesline wins.
Group Baby Shower Games
Having a large group gathering at your shower? Try these fun baby shower games for large groups that everyone can play simultaneously. A large, lively, and active crowd will surely add more fun to the party.
15. Baby Shower Diaper Game Toilet Paper
Creating a diaper with toilet paper sounds crazy, but the toilet paper baby shower game adds loads of fun and excitement to your party.
You'll need:
- Several rolls of toilet paper, depending on the number of guests.
Before the shower:
- No prep is required.
How to play:
- Divide your guests into teams of three or four members and give each group a roll of toilet paper.
- Ask each team to make a makeshift diaper using only the roll in five minutes.
- The team that creates the best diaper wins!
16. Baby Shower Word Search Game
This traditional game is an excellent time filler. It keeps your guests busy and entertains them to the fullest.
You'll need:
- Pens.
- Printable baby shower word search cards.
Before the shower:
- No prep is required.
How to play:
- Give each of your guests the word search cards and pens.
- Ask them to find out all words related to the baby within the given time frame.
- Whoever finds more words is the winner.
17. Baby Shower Purse Game
A woman's purse is full of surprises, and this baby shower game turns these surprises into fun. Points are given to your guests to reveal what's in their purses. Since you don't need any props to play, it's a perfect game for large groups.
You'll need:
- Game sheets with a list of 15-20 items that a woman might have in her purse.
- Pen for each guest.
Before the shower:
- Assign points to each item. For example, you can assign one point for lipstick, two points for sunglasses, and five for a mirror.
- Make sure you have enough copies for everyone.
How to play:
- Give each guest the game sheet.
- Ask them to check each of the listed items in their purse.
- The person with the highest score will be the winner of the game.
18. Baby ABC Game Baby Shower
This is a classic minute-to-win-it baby shower game to test your guest guessing skills. Perfect for a big crowd, the Baby Shower ABC's game is fast-paced, exciting, and requires little to no prep ahead of time.
You'll need:
- Pen.
- Paper.
- Timer.
- Game sheets.
Before the shower:
- Write down the alphabet vertically on the left side of a sheet of paper and print enough copies for all guests.
How to play:
- Provide each guest a sheet and ask them to write a baby-related word for each letter. For example, B is for a bottle, D is for diapers, W is for wipes, etc.
- The person who writes the most words in a minute wins.
19. Emoji Baby Shower Game
Who doesn't love a guessing game? Give your baby shower a fun twist with the modern baby shower emoji Pictionary game. It works exactly like Pictionary, with the main difference being that it uses cute emoji icons in place of pictures. Don't worry; you won't need to create this game yourself. Instead, you can get this free emoji baby shower game online.
You'll need:
- Pens for all guests.
- Printable emoji anagrams.
Before the shower:
- Have a copy of emoji anagrams for each guest.
How to play:
- Give your guests a pen and a copy of the emoji anagram.
- Ask them to guess and write the baby-related phrases or words hidden in emojis.
- Whoever gets the higher number of correct answers wins.
Virtual Baby Shower Games
Throwing a virtual baby shower? These games will keep your guests engaged and entertained over video conferencing.
20. Guess That Baby Tune
This virtual baby shower game is a modern take on the classic Name That Tune game. You need to create a playlist of popular kids' songs, such as Baby Shark, Hush Little Baby, and Rockabye Baby. To make the game even more engaging, stick to songs with the word Baby or Babe in their title.
Play snippets of each for 5 to 10 seconds during the shower and have your guests try to guess the song's title. Whoever comes up with the higher number of correct answers will win!
21. Don't Say the Word Baby
During a baby shower, everyone wants to talk about the new baby. But with this game, no one can say the word Baby during the event.
This virtual baby shower game is super easy yet pretty challenging to win. A guest needs patience and to be extra attentive to win this game.
If anyone is caught saying Baby, they will lose. The last person saying Baby is the winner.
22. The Price is Right
Having a baby can be really expensive, and this game makes your guests realize what it costs to have a baby. It is one of the most popular virtual baby shower games requiring minimal effort.
Simply create a list of common baby items (like diapers, wipes, stroller, car seat, crib, etc.) and ask your guests to guess the cost of each item. Whoever gets closest to the actual price on the most things wins!
23. True or False
If your guests love trivia, this is a fun baby shower game to play online. Show the guests a list of fun facts about moms and babies, and they have to guess whether it's true or false. The person with a higher number of correct answers will be the winner.
Baby Shower Gift Opening Games
Opening gifts usually takes a massive chunk of time. Play these baby shower games to make present openings fly by while ensuring your guests continue having fun.
24. Baby Shower Bingo
This is one of those super-easy classic baby shower games that's always a hit. It keeps your guests engaged when the mom-to-be is opening up her presents.
You'll need:
- Pens or pencils.
- Baby Shower Bingo cards. You can get them online.
Before the shower:
- Print enough copies of bingo cards for all guests.
How to play:
- Hand out a copy to each guest.
- Every time the mom-to-be opens a shower gift, guests will cross off the received item on the bingo card.
- Whoever gets a straight line of crossed-off squares first calls out Bingo! and wins the prize.
25. Lucky Giver
This simple baby shower game allows the mom-to-be to give back a gift while she is receiving presents. She selects a number between 1 and the number of shower gifts. For instance, if the mom-to-be picks number 5, the guest who brought the 5th gift wins a prize when she opens their gift.
Baby Shower Game Gift Ideas
The best prizes for baby shower games are things that entice your guests to play the games while also making them a little competitive. Here are some inexpensive baby shower gift ideas to suit every type of guest:
- A basket full of candies
- Chocolate bars
- Seed packets
- A bottle of wine or champagne
- Gift cards
- A beautiful wall décor
- A photo frame or a cardholder
- A box of donuts
- Personal care kit
- Small potted flowers or succulent plants
- Scented candles
How Many Games Should be Played at a Baby Shower?
For an ideal baby shower, it's important to maintain a balance between games and other activities. Considering that a typical baby shower lasts around two to three hours, you should include two to three games in your event. It will provide ample time for socializing and enjoying refreshments, ensuring your guests' well-rounded and enjoyable experience.
Your party is going to fly with these fantastic baby shower games. Just make sure you flaunt your baby bump in style with cute and elegant baby shower dresses. After all, you are the center of attention and deserve to dress up like a beautiful diva.
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