💡 Quick answer: The best baby shower games are easy to explain, quick to play and fun for guests of every age. Popular choices include baby shower bingo, guess the baby food, the price is right, "don't say baby," word scramble and diaper messages. Pick 3 to 5 games for a 2-hour party, mix active and quiet ones, and have a few small prizes ready. Below you will find 60+ baby shower games with instructions, supplies and who each one suits best.
Games keep a baby shower lively, break the ice between guests who do not know each other, and give everyone a reason to laugh. But a bad game can fall flat, especially if it is awkward or too messy. This guide gives you tested, easy baby shower games sorted by type, plus printable ideas, virtual games, co-ed and couples games, prize ideas and tips for running the party smoothly.
⚡ Baby shower games at a glance
| Game type | Best for | Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Easy and simple games | First-time hosts, small groups | Very low |
| Funny games | Close friends and family | Low |
| Active games | Large groups, co-ed showers | Medium |
| Guessing and trivia | All ages, quiet settings | Low |
| Printable games | Hosts who want ready-made sheets | Low |
| Virtual games | Long-distance guests | Medium |
| Couples and co-ed games | Showers with partners and friends | Medium |
🎲 Easy baby shower games
These games need very little preparation, so they are perfect when you are hosting for the first time.
| Game | How to play | Supplies |
|---|---|---|
| Baby shower bingo | Guests fill a card with gifts they expect the mom-to-be to open. They mark items as she unwraps them and shout "bingo" on a full line. | Bingo cards, pens |
| Don't say baby | Each guest gets a clothespin or sticker. If you hear someone say "baby," you take their pin. Most pins at the end wins. | Clothespins or stickers |
| Word scramble | Guests unscramble baby words such as "pacifier" or "stroller" in a set time. | Printed sheets, pens |
| Diaper raffle | Each guest brings a pack of diapers and gets a raffle ticket for a prize. | Tickets, a prize |
| Baby word search | Guests find hidden baby words in a grid. | Word search sheets |
| Baby advice cards | Guests write a tip or wish for the parents on a card. | Cards, pens |
| Guess the due date | Guests guess the baby's birthday, weight and length. Closest guess wins. | Sign-up sheet |
| Wishes for baby | Guests write a short wish on a card or leaf shape for the baby. | Cards, a jar or tree display |
| What's in your purse? | The host calls out items such as a lip balm or tissues. Guests earn a point for each item in their bag. | A list of items |
| Baby name race | Guests write baby names that begin with each letter of the parents' last name. | Paper, pens |
😂 Funny baby shower games
Keep these light and friendly. They work best with relatives and friends who know each other well.
| Game | How to play | Supplies |
|---|---|---|
| Guess the baby food | Guests smell or taste baby food jars with the labels covered, then guess the flavor. | Baby food jars, spoons, labels |
| Melted candy bar diapers | Put a melted chocolate bar in a clean diaper. Guests guess the candy from the look and smell. | Candy bars, diapers |
| Blind diaper changing | Blindfolded guests change a doll in a diaper. The fastest correct change wins. | Doll, diapers, blindfolds |
| Bottle race | Teams race to finish a bottle filled with juice using a nipple. Use water or juice only. | Baby bottles, juice |
| Diaper messages | Guests write funny or sweet notes on diapers for the parents to read during late-night changes. | Diapers, markers |
| Mom or dad? | Read statements such as "who is more likely to oversleep?" Guests hold up a card for mom or dad. | Cards, a statement list |
| Hello, my name is | Guests wear a name tag with a baby-related name they must answer to all night. | Name tags |
| Baby pictionary | Guests draw baby words such as "bib" and teammates guess. | Easel or paper, markers |
| Baby charades | Guests act out baby-related words without speaking. | Word cards |
| Name that baby tune | Play short song clips with baby or name themes. Guests guess the song. | Playlist, speaker |
🔍 Unique and modern baby shower games
If you want something a little different from the usual bingo, try these:
| Game | How to play | Supplies |
|---|---|---|
| Rubber duck raffle | Guests pick a duck from a basket. The duck marked underneath wins the prize. | Rubber ducks, a marker |
| Babyproofing scavenger hunt | Teams find unsafe items in a staged "room," such as small objects or sharp edges. | Props, a checklist |
| Guess the celebrity baby | Match celebrity baby photos with the adults they became. | Printed photos |
| Animal pregnancy game | Guess how long different animals are pregnant for. | Printed quiz |
| Emoji game | Guess baby-related phrases from emoji clues. | Printed sheet |
| Nursery rhyme quiz | Finish the rhyme from the first line. Teams score points for correct answers. | List of rhymes |
| How many cuties? | Guess how many baby items or pacifiers are in a jar. | Jar, baby items |
| Baby item memory game | Show a tray of baby items for 30 seconds, cover it, and guests list what they remember. | Tray, items, cloth |
| Family feud, baby edition | Teams guess the most popular answers to baby-related questions. | Question list |
| Baby bucket list | Guests write activities they hope to do with the baby when they grow up. | Cards or a poster |
| Baby sock matching | Match pairs of baby socks mixed in a basket. Fastest team wins. | Baby socks, a basket |
| Future college letter | Guests write a funny acceptance letter to the baby's dream university. | Paper, pens |
🏃 Active baby shower games
These get guests up and moving, so they work well when the party feels quiet.
- Diaper changing relay: teams change a baby doll's diaper in turns. The fastest team wins.
- Pin the pacifier on the baby: a blindfolded guest tries to stick a pacifier on a baby poster.
- Bobbing for pacifiers: guests fish pacifiers from a bowl of water. Dry towels ready.
- Diaper pong: toss a rolled diaper into a cup across the table.
- Teddy bear toss: toss small teddy bears into a laundry basket.
- Pass the parcel: pass a wrapped gift while music plays. When it stops, a layer is unwrapped.
- Stroller race: teams push a stroller or toy cart through a short course.
- Baby bottle ring toss: toss rings onto baby bottles standing on a table.
🧠 Trivia and guessing games
- Who knows mom best? Ask the mom-to-be questions in advance. Guests guess her answers.
- How old were they? Guess the age the parents-to-be were when they reached milestones.
- Find the guest: guests mingle to find people who match statements, such as "has twins."
- The price is right: guests guess the price of baby products. The closest to the real price wins.
- What's mom craving? Guess the foods the mom-to-be has been craving.
- Baby poll: guests guess the due date, weight, hair color and name.
- Guess the belly size: guests cut a piece of string to match the mom-to-be's belly. The closest wins.
- Baby facts quiz: short trivia on newborn facts, such as hours of sleep a day.
🖨️ Printable baby shower games
Printable games are the easiest option because you only need to print and pass them out. They are also popular as free downloads. Choose from these formats:
- Baby bingo cards: 5 by 5 grids with gift or baby words.
- Word scramble and word search: one sheet per guest.
- Emoji pictionary: emoji clues for baby phrases, with an answer key.
- Price is right sheet: a list of products with blank price boxes.
- Baby name game sheet: letters of the baby's name with blanks for related words.
- Baby trivia quiz with answers: a one-page quiz with an answer key for the host.
- Advice cards: a pretty card with space for wishes.
- Who knows mom best: a quiz sheet with the mom's answers.
To keep printable games feeling polished, use the same colors and fonts as your invitation so the whole event matches.
💻 Virtual baby shower games
If guests live far away, these games work well on a video call or in a shared chat:
- Baby bingo with screenshots: guests mark their own card on screen.
- Guess the baby photo: share baby photos of the guests on screen and guess who is who.
- Virtual price is right: show product photos and take guesses in the chat.
- Nursery room raider: the host calls out items, and guests race to find them at home.
- Leave a voicemail: guests record a voice message for the parents-to-be.
- Baby trivia poll: run a quick quiz with a free polling tool.
- Emoji guessing game: post emoji clues in the chat.
- Virtual advice wall: collect messages on your shared baby shower page.
With a Cheervite page, guests can RSVP online, open the event link and leave messages for the parents. If you are not sure what RSVP means, read our guide to RSVP meaning and how to reply.
👫 Co-ed and couples baby shower games
For showers with men and women, choose games that everyone can join without feeling awkward.
- The "which partner" game: read statements and ask each guest to vote for mom or dad.
- Who's more likely to: guests vote on which parent will do funny baby tasks.
- Guess the parent story: each guest writes a story about the parents, and others guess who wrote it.
- Diaper pong: a fun, easy party game for everyone.
- Baby name trivia: match the baby names to famous people.
- Dad's diaper challenge: dads race to put a diaper on a doll.
- TV kids quiz: guess the TV shows and characters that famous children are known for.
- Oh baby playlist: guests guess songs that have "baby" in the title.
Baby shower games for large groups
- Baby bingo and price is right work well for any number of guests.
- Split into teams for pictionary and trivia so no one waits too long.
- Use "find the guest" to help guests mingle.
- Choose simple games that need little explanation.
Baby shower games for kids
- Pacifier hunt around the garden or room.
- Block painting or stamping.
- Find the baby socks.
- Pin the pacifier on the baby, with a sticker prize.
🌟 Themed games: Winnie the Pooh and more
- Winnie the Pooh: honey pot toss, a "Pooh and friends" matching game and a "hunny" taste test with different types of honey.
- Safari or jungle: animal charades and a "find the animals" hunt.
- Little prince or princess: a "royal baby" trivia and a crown decorating table.
- Twinkle twinkle little star: a star hunt and a wishing jar.
- Rubber ducky: duck raffle and duck races.
- Storybook: a "guess the nursery rhyme" quiz and a guest book where guests choose a book for the baby.
🎨 Baby shower activities that are not games
Not everyone enjoys games, so add some quiet activities too:
- Decorate onesies with fabric markers for the baby.
- Memory book: guests write notes and add photos.
- Craft a blanket: guests tie a fleece blanket together.
- Letter to baby: guests write a note to be opened on the baby's 18th birthday.
- Recipe cards: guests share a favorite family recipe.
- Book instead of a card: guests bring a book and write a message inside.
- Nursery painting: a small wooden sign or block that guests paint.
- Photo wall: guests take photos with props.
🎁 Prizes for baby shower games
Prizes do not need to be expensive. A small, useful gift is enough to make winning feel good.
| Type | Ideas |
|---|---|
| Treats | Chocolates, cookies, gourmet popcorn, tea or coffee packets |
| Self-care | Candles, hand cream, bath bombs, face masks, lip balm |
| Home and kitchen | Mini plants, coasters, scented soap, small mugs, tea towels |
| Gift cards | Coffee shops, bakeries, bookstores, $5 to $10 cards |
| Baby-themed | Cupcake toppers, mini baby bottles filled with candy, onesie-shaped cookies |
| For the group | A raffle ticket for a larger prize, such as a basket or a framed print |
Inexpensive prize ideas: a small plant, a candle, a bar of chocolate, a travel mug, a bag of popcorn, a pack of stickers, a scented hand soap or a mini bottle of wine for adult guests.
📋 How to choose and run baby shower games
- Know your guests. Older relatives may prefer quiet trivia, while friends may enjoy active or funny games.
- Pick 3 to 5 games for a 2-hour shower. More than that can feel like a school lesson.
- Mix the types: one active game, one guessing game and one ongoing game like bingo.
- Time the games. Run a game before the food, one while guests eat and one before the gifts.
- Prepare supplies in advance. Print sheets, pack prizes and set up a game table the day before.
- Keep it optional. Never pressure guests who prefer to chat.
- Be mindful of the mom-to-be. Avoid anything messy, embarrassing or physically demanding for her.
⚠️ Common baby shower game mistakes
- Choosing games that are too long or complicated to explain.
- Making guests do something awkward or embarrassing.
- Not having enough pens, prizes or copies of the game sheet.
- Running too many games and leaving no time to talk.
- Forgetting the mom-to-be's comfort and any food allergies in food games.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What are the best baby shower games?
Baby shower bingo, guess the baby food, the price is right, don't say baby, word scramble and diaper messages are some of the most popular games.
What are easy baby shower games?
Bingo, word scramble, advice cards, guess the due date and a diaper raffle need very little preparation.
What are funny baby shower games?
Guess the melted candy bar, baby food taste test, blind diaper changing and "mom or dad?" get lots of laughs.
What are unique baby shower games?
Try a rubber duck raffle, babyproofing scavenger hunt, emoji game, Family Feud baby edition or baby bucket list.
What are good baby shower games for large groups?
Bingo, the price is right, pictionary in teams and "find the guest" work well with many guests.
What are good co-ed baby shower games?
The "which partner" game, who's more likely to, diaper pong and baby trivia are fun for men and women.
Where can I find free printable baby shower games?
Search for printable bingo, word scramble, word search and trivia sheets, or make your own in a free design tool.
What are good virtual baby shower games?
Baby bingo, guess the baby photo, virtual price is right, nursery room raider and an emoji guessing game work well online.
What prizes should I give for baby shower games?
Small treats, candles, mini plants, gift cards and baby-themed goodies are inexpensive and popular.
How many games should I play at a baby shower?
Three to five games are enough for a 2-hour party. Mix quiet and active games.
What are baby shower activities that are not games?
Decorating onesies, writing advice cards, a memory book, a book-for-baby card and a photo wall are great alternatives.
How do I invite guests to a baby shower?
Send a digital invitation with the date, time, place, theme and an RSVP date. Cheervite pages include online RSVP and a countdown.
💖 Plan a baby shower guests will remember
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