Let’s be real. Most baby shower games? They kinda suck.
The diaper sniffing.
The awkward guessing games.
The ones that make your guests fake laugh and pray for the gift opening to start.
But not this time.
Whether you’re hosting a co-ed party with 30 people, a chill afternoon with your besties, or a virtual shower for your cousin across the country—this post is packed with baby shower games that are actually fun.
No cringe. No candy bar poop. Just good vibes, a little competition, and maybe a few happy tears.
Let’s Build Your Baby Shower Game Plan
Before we jump into the list, here’s a quick cheat sheet to help you plan.
Ask yourself:
How many guests? (Smaller groups = more hands-on, bigger groups = more chaotic fun)
What’s the vibe?
😂 Silly + playful
✨ Sentimental + sweet
🏋 Chill + low-key
Do you want printable games or interactive games?
(There’s a perfect mix below—go ahead and pick your favorites!)
🎉 Games for the Group That’s Down to Get Silly
These are perfect for co-ed showers, friend groups, and guests who love to laugh.
Tinkle in the Pot
Give each player a balloon belly and a ping pong ball between their knees.
They waddle to a mason jar and try to drop it in—no hands allowed. First to score wins!
Diaper Toss
Set up clean diapers as “buckets” or targets. Guests toss small soft toys or rolled-up socks into them from a distance.
Make it a relay race or go for accuracy—silly and surprisingly fun!
Balloon Baby Bump Race
Players race while holding a balloon “baby” between their knees and one under their shirt. Make it an obstacle course if you dare.
✨ Games for the Sentimental Crowd
For the softies in the room (you know who you are), these games are all about sweet memories and keepsakes.
Wishes for Baby
Set out cards for guests to write wishes, dreams, or advice for baby. Collect them in a pretty box or a memory book.
Decorate a Onesie
Grab plain white onesies and fabric markers or iron-on patches. Let guests design a little something for the new arrival. Bonus: it’s a gift + activity in one.
Time Capsule Letters
Have each guest write a letter to baby to be opened on their 18th birthday—or whatever milestone you choose.
🏋 Games for Guests Who’d Rather Watch Than Play
No one’s forced into awkward icebreakers here. These games are fun for everyone, even the people who just came for the cake.
Baby Shower Bingo
Make a custom card with gift guesses or classic baby shower moments (someone cries, someone says “I’m so ready to be an aunt,” etc.).
Great for gift opening time!
Guess the Celebrity Baby
Print photos of celebrity parents + their babies and let guests try to match them up. Easy, funny, and very scroll-worthy.
Advice for the Parents
Print prompts or keep it simple with blank cards. Collect them all for the parents to read later—some will be heartfelt, some will be hilarious.
🧊 Games That Break the Ice (Fast!)
You know the kind of party where only two people know each other? These games warm things up in no time.
Don’t Say “Baby”
Give each guest a clothespin or bracelet when they arrive. If someone catches them saying “baby,” they steal it. Person with the most at the end wins.
Emoji Baby Game
Guests try to guess baby-related phrases using only emoji clues. It’s trickier than it sounds—and very printable.
Would She Rather? (Mom Edition)
Prep a list of fun “Would she rather…” questions about the guest of honor. Guests guess her answers and see how well they really know her!
📝 Host Like a Pro: Your Baby Shower Game Timeline
Want your games to feel natural, not forced? Here’s a simple way to pace them out:
Arrival / Mingle:
Ice breaker game (Don’t Say Baby, Emoji Game)
Mid-Party Energy Boost:
Silly or active game (Balloon Baby Race, Tinkle in the Pot)
Snack Break or Gift Time:
Printable game (Baby Bingo, Advice Cards)
Sweet Ending:
Sentimental game (Wishes for Baby, Time Capsule Letters)
Keep it flexible, but a little structure makes the whole party flow better.
📎 Printable Game Ideas That Are Actually Cute
If you’re going for ease, printable games are your best friend. And they don’t have to be boring! Some great ones to include:
- Baby Word Scramble
- Nursery Rhyme Emoji Game
- Baby Predictions + Advice Cards
- Who Knows Mom Best?
- Baby Name Race (name ideas by letter!)
📌 Bonus: Round up your faves and create a “game bar” where guests can play at their own pace.
Don’t have a printer? You can order printed versions shipped right to you!
- Baby Word Scramble
- Nursery Rhyme Emoji Game
- Baby Predictions + Advice Cards
- Who Knows Mom Best?
- Baby Name Race Game
Save Money by purchasing a BUNDLE of different games.
🏱 Baby Shower Game Prize Ideas
No one wants to play if the prize is a dusty candle. Give out something they actually want:
- Mini spa kits or sheet masks
- Cute coffee mugs
- Target or Starbucks gift cards
- Gourmet snacks
- Candles or plants
Keep it small, fun, and universal.
🏱 Need cute prize ideas or party favors your guests will actually want? Don’t miss my post on the best ever baby shower favors—they’re unique, useful, and guaranteed to be appreciated.
Baby Shower Games Can Be Fun (Really!)
You don’t need to pull off a Pinterest-perfect party or reinvent the wheel. You just need games that match your group, make people laugh, and leave the parents-to-be feeling loved.
Pick a few that match your vibe, mix them in at the right time, and you’ve got yourself a party everyone will remember.
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