If you are planning a baby shower, the games are what people secretly remember most. Not the napkins, not the perfectly folded favors — the moment Aunt Linda lost a diaper-changing race to a teenager, or the whole room went quiet trying to guess melted candy bars. Good games break the ice, give shy guests something to do, and turn a polite afternoon into a party.
After hosting (and surviving) more showers than I can count, I have a simple rule: pick a few games that fit your crowd, keep them short, and always have a prize worth winning. Below are 50 baby shower games sorted by vibe, so you can grab the ones that match your guests and skip the rest.
How to choose baby shower games that actually land
- Match the energy. A room full of grandparents wants gentle and funny. A group of close friends can handle messy and competitive.
- Keep it to 3–4 games. More than that and people start checking their phones. Quality over quantity.
- Mix one active, one quiet, one creative. That rhythm keeps everyone engaged without exhausting them.
- Prep the printables in advance. Most of these games run on simple printable cards — I link to ready-to-print sets below so you are not making them by hand at midnight.
Funny baby shower games (the ones people talk about later)
- Don’t Say “Baby.” Everyone gets a clothespin; lose it if you say the word “baby.” Most clothespins at the end wins.
- Dirty Diaper. Melt different candy bars into diapers and have guests guess the “flavor.” Gross, hilarious, unforgettable.
- Guess the Baby Food. Blindfold tasting of jarred baby food. Faces alone are worth it.
- Baby Bump Measure-Off. Guests cut a string to guess the size of mom’s bump. Closest wins.
- Pacifier Hunt. Hide mini pacifiers around the room; most found wins.
- Labor or Not. Read odd labor facts and have guests vote “real” or “made up.”
- Celebrity Baby Names. Match wild celebrity baby names to their parents.
- Baby Charades. Act out parenting moments — 3am feeding, blowout diaper, first steps.
Classic crowd-pleasers
- Baby Shower Bingo. Guests fill cards with gift guesses and mark them as mom opens presents.
- Price Is Right. Guess the total cost of a basket of baby essentials.
- Nursery Rhyme Fill-in. Complete the missing words of classic rhymes.
- Baby Animal Match. Match baby animals to their grown-up names.
- Wishes for Baby. Everyone writes a wish or piece of advice for the little one to keep.
- Guess Who. Guests bring a baby photo of themselves; everyone guesses who’s who.
- Mommy Trivia. Questions about the mom-to-be — her cravings, due date, baby’s name ideas.
Low-key, no-mess games
- Word Scramble. Unscramble baby-related words against the clock.
- Baby Emoji Pictionary. Decode baby phrases written in emojis.
- Find the Guest. A bingo-style sheet of “find someone who…” prompts.
- What’s in Your Purse. Points for handy items hiding in guests’ bags.
- A to Z Baby Items. Teams list a baby item for every letter of the alphabet.
- Late-Night Feeding Trivia. Calm seated quiz, perfect mid-shower lull.
Games for big groups
- Diaper Changing Relay. Teams race to diaper a doll — chaos guaranteed.
- Pass the Parcel, Baby Edition. Music stops, layer comes off, prize inside.
- Baby Bottle Chug. First to finish a bottle of juice through a newborn nipple wins.
- Sock Match Sprint. Teams pair a basket of tiny baby socks fastest.
- Human Stork. Balance-a-balloon-bump relay across the room.
Virtual baby shower games
- Zoom Baby Bingo. Email cards ahead; play live on video.
- Guess the Sound. Play baby-related sounds and guess them in chat.
- Photo Scavenger Hunt. First to hold up a requested household item wins.
- Virtual Trivia. Shared-screen quiz with a points tracker.
- Emoji Story. Guests build a parenting story using only emojis.
Printable word & card games
These are the workhorses of any shower — cheap, easy, and they keep everyone busy while mom mingles. Print a stack before the day and you are set.
- Baby Shower Mad Libs. Silly fill-in-the-blank stories read aloud.
- He Said / She Said. Guess which parent said each quote.
- Wishes & Predictions cards. Date of birth, weight, and future-job guesses.
- Advice for the Parents cards. One tip per guest, collected into a keepsake.
- Around the Clock. Guests sign up for a time of day to support the new parents.
- Color the Onesie. Decorate a printable onesie; mom picks a favorite.
- Baby Name Race, Word Search, Bingo, Trivia… the printable classics that fill any gap.
Want the printables done for you?
Instead of making cards by hand, grab a ready-to-print set — bingo, mad libs, advice cards and more. See my favorite baby shower game printables here, and if you are still styling the room, these baby shower decoration ideas pair perfectly.
Prize ideas guests actually want
Skip the dollar-store fillers. The best prizes are small but genuinely nice: a good candle, a coffee shop gift card, a fancy chocolate bar, a mini bottle of wine, or a cute potted succulent. Wrap them simply and people will compete a lot harder.
Quick hosting tips
- Explain each game in one sentence — long instructions kill the mood.
- Have a helper hand out and collect cards so the host can keep things moving.
- Keep prizes visible on a table; nothing motivates like a row of little gifts.
- Always read the room — if energy dips, end the game early and move on.
Frequently asked questions
How many games should a baby shower have?
Three to four is the sweet spot for a two-hour shower. Enough to keep things lively without making guests feel like they are at a workshop.
What are good baby shower games for large groups?
Team-based and fast games work best — diaper changing relays, sock matching, baby bingo, and pass the parcel keep big crowds involved at once.
What baby shower games work over Zoom?
Anything you can email ahead or play on a shared screen: virtual bingo, trivia, guess the sound, and emoji games all translate well to video.
Do I need to buy prizes?
A small prize per game is plenty. Candles, gift cards, chocolate, or a cute plant all work — it is about the fun of winning, not the price tag.
Pick a handful of these, print your cards in advance, and line up a few little prizes — that is genuinely all it takes to throw a shower people still laugh about months later. Happy planning, mama.