35 Baby Shower Games That Guests Will Actually Want to Play
Written By Texas Diaper Bank Editorial Team
October 8 | 18 minute read
Want to throw a baby shower that’s fun, memorable, and easy to run? These 35 baby shower games include clear instructions and list exactly what you need — no confusing fluff, no hidden surprises. Use the ones that match your guest list (coed, virtual, kids, etc.) and make planning a breeze.
Icebreaker & Mingle Games
These help guests loosen up and chat before the main events.
1. Baby Name Alphabet
What You’ll Need:
- Paper or worksheets
- Pens or pencils
How to Play:
Guests try to name a baby name starting with every letter from A to Z. The first person to complete the list—or the one with the most unique names when time’s up—wins.
2. Would They Rather? (Parent Edition)
What You’ll Need:
- A list of “this or that” prompts
- The couple’s preferences (secret ahead of time)
How to Play:
Read prompts like “diaper bag or stroller?” Guests guess what the parents-to-be would choose. Score points for correct guesses.
3. Find the Guest
What You’ll Need:
- A sheet listing fun facts (e.g. “Has traveled abroad,” “Has two kids”)
- Pens
How to Play:
Guests mingle to find others who match each fact. First to complete their sheet, or the most matches in a set time, wins.
Funny / Laugh‑Inducing Games
4. Diaper Pong
What You’ll Need:
- Small diapers or diaper-like containers
- Ping-pong balls
How to Play:
Set up diapers as “buckets,” guests toss ping-pong balls trying to land them inside. Score points accordingly.
5. Baby Bottle Chug
What You’ll Need:
- Baby bottles
- Juice, water, or soda
How to Play:
Guests race to finish the liquid in the baby bottle. First one done wins.
6. Dirty Diaper Guess
What You’ll Need:
- Diapers
- Melted candy bars (smear inside diapers)
How to Play:
Guests inspect sealed diapers and guess which candy bar is inside based on smell or feel.
7. Baby Song Showdown
What You’ll Need:
- Playlist of songs with “baby” in the title
- Device to play music
How to Play:
Play brief clips; guests guess the song name or artist. Score points for correct answers.
8. Diaper Relay
What You’ll Need:
- Baby dolls or stuffed animals
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Baby clothes
How to Play:
Divide into teams. Each team member changes and dresses the doll, passes it on. First team to finish wins.
9. Dad Jokes Face-Off
What You’ll Need:
- A list of dad jokes
How to Play:
Guests take turns telling jokes. If someone laughs, the teller loses a point. Lowest total wins.
10. Baby Gear Obstacle Course
What You’ll Need:
- Baby-related props (carrier, stroller, diaper bag)
- A simple course layout
How to Play:
Guests “navigate” a course carrying or pushing baby items in silly ways; fastest time wins.
11. Who’s That Baby?
What You’ll Need:
- Baby photos from guests
How to Play:
Display photos. Guests guess which photo matches which attendee. Most correct guesses wins.
No‑Prep / Low‑Prep Games
Great for when you don’t have much time or resources.
12. Don’t Say “Baby”
What You’ll Need:
- Clothespins or pins for guests
How to Play:
Each guest starts with a certain number of pins. If someone says “baby,” another guest takes one of their pins. Most pins at end wins.
13. Baby Animal Match
What You’ll Need:
- List of adult animals and baby animal names
How to Play:
Guests match each adult animal to its baby counterpart. Fastest or most correct wins.
14. Guess the Gestation Period
What You’ll Need:
- Cards listing animals
How to Play:
Guests guess how long each animal is pregnant. Closest wins.
15. What’s in Your Purse?
What You’ll Need:
- A scoring list (lip balm, wallet, diapers, etc.)
How to Play:
Guests score points based on what they have in their purse. Highest total wins.
No‑Prep / Low‑Prep Games
For showers happening over Zoom or online.
16. Virtual Baby Bingo
What You’ll Need:
- Shared bingo card via Google Sheets or screen share
How to Play:
Guests mark off items as gifts are unwrapped or certain phrases are spoken. First to bingo wins.
17. Kahoot Baby Trivia
What You’ll Need:
- A Kahoot quiz created beforehand
How to Play:
Guests join via phone/computer and answer questions live; highest score wins.
18. Emoji Baby Phrases
What You’ll Need:
- Emoji puzzles you predefine
How to Play:
Guests guess baby-related phrases based on emoji strings you share in chat.
19. Virtual Scavenger Hunt
What You’ll Need:
- A list of baby or household items
How to Play:
Call out items, guests race to retrieve them and show on camera.
No‑Prep / Low‑Prep Games
Games that double as meaningful souvenirs.
20. Onesie Decorating
What You’ll Need:
- Plain onesies
- Fabric markers, stencils
How to Play:
Each guest designs a onesie. After all are done, the couple picks favorites.
21. Wishes for Baby
What You’ll Need:
- Index cards or worksheets
How to Play:
Guests fill in prompts (“I hope you …,” “When you’re big …”) and read them. Best answer(s) win.
22. Advice Jar
What You’ll Need:
- A jar or container
- Slips of paper, pens
How to Play:
Guests write short advice or humorous tips. Later, the parents can read them.
23. Diaper Messages
What You’ll Need:
- Diapers
- Markers
How to Play:
Guests write jokes, love notes, or memes on diapers to lift spirits during middle-of-the-night changes.
Seasonal / Themed Games
Make your games play into your theme or season.
24. Snowman Diaper Race (Winter)
What You’ll Need:
- White diapers
- Diaper “buttons” and marker accents
How to Play:
Teams race to dress a doll as a snowman using diapers. Fastest, neatest wins.
25. Pumpkin Push (Fall)
What You’ll Need:
- Mini pumpkins
How to Play:
Guests place pumpkins under their shirt and waddle to the finish line. First over wins.
26. Summer Splash
What You’ll Need:
- Water balloons
How to Play:
Guests toss balloons while balancing a baby doll under their shirt; the one who doesn’t break their balloon wins.
27. Spring Baby Hunt
What You’ll Need:
- Plastic eggs or baby-themed trinkets
How to Play:
Hide items around the venue. Guests hunt and collect. Most wins.
Kids + Multi‑Age Games
Games that can include children without boring the adults.
28. Baby Bottle Bowling
What You’ll Need:
- Empty baby bottles
- A small ball
How to Play:
Set bottles like pins. Guests roll the ball to knock down the “pins.” Most fallen wins.
29. Guess the Kids’ Show Theme Song
What You’ll Need:
- Clips from children’s TV show themes
- Audio player
How to Play:
Play brief clips; guests guess the show.
30. Baby Mad Libs
What You’ll Need:
- A baby-themed fill-in-the-blanks story template
How to Play:
Guests fill out blanks with nouns, verbs, adjectives. Share the funniest results aloud.
Kids + Multi‑Age Games
These revolve around diapers and baby necessities.
31. What’s in the Diaper?
What You’ll Need:
- Diapers
- Small baby items
How to Play:
Wrap items in diapers. Guests feel and guess what’s inside. Score correct guesses.
32. Diaper Raffle
What You’ll Need:
- Raffle tickets
- Diapers as entry
How to Play:
Ask guests to bring a pack of diapers. Each pack gives them a raffle ticket. Draw winners mid-party.
33. Diaper Stack
What You’ll Need:
- A stack of diapers
How to Play:
Teams alternate stacking diapers. The tallest stack that doesn’t fall wins.
Minute-to-Win-It / Fast Games
Quick, high energy games to keep momentum.
34. Feed the Baby
What You’ll Need:
- Baby food jars
- Spoons
- Blindfolds (optional)
How to Play:
Pair up guests blindfolded. They feed their partner as much baby food as possible in one minute.
35. Match the Socks
What You’ll Need:
- Lots of baby socks (mixed)
How to Play:
Scatter socks. Guests have one minute to match as many pairs as possible.
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