Planning a baby shower and want to make it unforgettable? The right baby shower games can turn a simple gathering into a lively celebration filled with laughter and connection. Whether you’re looking for unique, funny, or easy-to-set-up games, this guide has you covered.
Unique Baby Shower Games
1. Rubber Ducky Raffle
This simple game adds a fun twist to your baby shower while giving guests a chance to win prizes.
What You Need: Rubber ducks, raffle tickets, and a large tub filled with water.
How to Play: Write numbers on the underside of the ducks and hand out raffle tickets to guests. Throughout the event, draw a duck to announce a winner!
Pro Tip: Pair this game with themed prizes like bath sets or spa vouchers for an extra splash.
Funny Baby Shower Games
2. My Water Broke!
Guests will love this hilariously competitive game.
What You Need: Ice cubes with tiny plastic babies inside.
How to Play: Give each guest an ice cube in their drink. The first person to “free” their baby from the ice shouts, “My water broke!” and wins.
For more funny game ideas, visit The Bump’s Baby Shower Games List.
3. Baby Food Race
Blindfolded fun with a messy twist!
What You Need: Baby food jars, baby spoons, and blindfolds.
How to Play: In pairs, one person is blindfolded and feeds baby food to the other. The fastest pair wins a prize.
Easy Baby Shower Games
4. Baby Shower Bingo
This classic game keeps guests engaged during gift opening.
What You Need: Pre-made bingo cards listing popular baby shower gifts.
How to Play: As the mom-to-be opens her gifts, guests mark off items on their cards. The first to complete a line wins!
Printable bingo cards can be found at Etsy.
5. Don’t Say Baby!
Keep everyone on their toes with this no-prep game.
What You Need: Clothespins or pacifiers on strings.
How to Play: Guests wear the clothespins, and if they say “baby,” they lose their pin to the person who caught them. The person with the most pins at the end wins.
Printable Baby Shower Games
6. Emoji Pictionary
Modern and fun, this game will challenge your guests’ creativity.
What You Need: Printable emoji pictionary sheets.
How to Play: Guests guess the baby-related phrases written in emojis. The person with the most correct answers wins.
For ready-to-use printables, check out Baby Shower Printables on Etsy.
Baby Shower Games for Large Groups
7. The Baby Shower ABC’s
Perfect for a crowd, this fast-paced game keeps everyone entertained.
What You Need: Paper and pens.
How to Play: Guests write down baby-related words starting with each letter of the alphabet. The person who completes the most letters wins.
Crafty Baby Shower Activities
8. Design a Onesie
This activity doubles as a keepsake for the parents-to-be.
What You Need: Plain onesies, fabric markers, stencils, and iron-on designs.
How to Play: Guests use the supplies to create personalized onesies for the baby.
For more craft ideas, visit The Bump’s Baby Shower Decoration Tips.
Conclusion
The best baby shower games are those that fit the vibe of your party and the preferences of your guests. Whether you opt for a funny, unique, or easy game, these ideas will ensure your celebration is memorable for everyone involved.
Need more inspiration? Check out The Bump for additional baby shower game ideas, themes, and planning tips!