Baby showers are more than just cute gifts and pastel decorations—they’re a celebration of life, joy, and connection. But let’s be honest: what truly makes a baby shower unforgettable is the laughter, surprises, and hilarious games that bring everyone together.
Whether you’re planning a baby shower for your best friend, sister, or even yourself, these funny and interactive baby shower games will help you throw a party no one will forget. From gut-busting competitions to sweet keepsake activities, this guide covers everything you need—plus a few creative extras most lists skip over.
🎉 Why Baby Shower Games Matter
Baby showers often include a mix of guests—family, friends, coworkers, and sometimes people who’ve never met before. Games serve as icebreakers and create a light, fun atmosphere where everyone feels involved. Plus, they:
- Encourage mingling between guests
- Break up lulls between food and gift-opening
- Create memorable photo opportunities
- Give people something to talk (and laugh) about long after the event
Let’s dive into the full list—complete with supplies, setup tips, and pro-level hacks to level up your baby shower hosting game.
🎈 Categories of Baby Shower Games
Organize your shower games based on the type of energy you want to create:
1. Icebreaker Games
Ideal at the start to help guests warm up and laugh together.
2. Active or Physical Games
Perfect for large groups who don’t mind a little chaos and competition.
3. Creative Keepsake Activities
Guests contribute to mementos for the parents-to-be.
4. Sit-Down or Table Games
Great during meals or while gifts are opened.
5. Couple and Guy-Friendly Games
These get dads and male guests into the fun.
To help you find what suits your shower best, here’s a table of all games categorized by type, effort level, and ideal group size:
🧾 Baby Shower Games Overview Table
| Game Name | Type | Effort Level | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don’t Say “Baby” | Icebreaker | Low | Small or Large Groups |
| Dirty Diaper Taste Test | Sit-Down | Medium | Mixed Crowds |
| Baby Bottle Chug | Physical | Medium | Adults Only |
| Baby Sock Matching | Icebreaker | Low | Large Groups |
| Tinkle in the Pot | Physical | High | Competitive Guests |
| Price is Right: Baby Edition | Table Game | Low | All Ages |
| Guess the Baby Food | Table Game | Medium | Mixed Groups |
| Who’s That Baby? | Icebreaker | Medium | Family & Friends |
| Diaper Changing Blindfolded | Physical | Medium | Couples or Teams |
| Baby Shower Bingo | Table Game | Low | Gift Time |
| What’s In Your Purse? (Guys’ Ver.) | Icebreaker | Low | Mixed Groups |
| Pregnancy Charades | Physical | Medium | Large Groups |
| Onesie Decorating Station | Creative | Medium | Keepsake-Minded Guests |
| Wishes for Baby Cards | Creative | Low | Sentimental Guests |
| Baby Block Decorating | Creative | Medium | Keepsake Activity |
| Baby Name Race | Sit-Down | Low | Competitive Guests |
| Labor or Fiction? | Table Game | Low | Mixed Age Groups |
| Name That Lullaby | Sit-Down | Medium | Music Lovers |
| Diaper Raffle | Icebreaker | Low | Gift-Heavy Showers |
| Emoji Baby Pictionary | Table Game | Low | Millennials & Gen Z |
🧩 Game 1: Don’t Say “Baby!”
Objective: Avoid saying “baby” throughout the party.
How to Play:
Give every guest a clothespin, necklace, or badge as they arrive. Whenever someone hears another guest say the word “baby,” they take their pin. Whoever ends the party with the most pins wins!
What You’ll Need:
- Clothespins, safety pins, or baby-themed beads
- A prize for the winner
Why It Works:
It’s simple, sparks conversation, and adds a sneaky challenge to the whole event.
🍫 Game 2: Dirty Diaper Taste Test
Objective: Identify the candy inside the “dirty” diaper.
How to Play:
Melt different chocolate bars (Snickers, Twix, etc.) inside diapers and label each one. Guests taste or smell them to guess the candy.
What You’ll Need:
- Diapers
- Variety of candy bars
- Scorecards and pens
- Prizes for correct guesses
Pro Tip:
Add obscure candy for tougher guessing and funnier reactions.
🍼 Game 3: Baby Bottle Chug
Objective: Drink fastest from a baby bottle.
How to Play:
Fill baby bottles with juice or soda. Players race to chug the contents—no squeezing!
What You’ll Need:
- Baby bottles (1 per player)
- Beverage of choice (non-alcoholic recommended)
- Stopwatch
- Small prize for winner
Good For:
Large groups, coed parties, or showers with lots of laughter-loving guests.
🧦 Game 4: Baby Sock Matching
Objective: Match baby socks the fastest.
How to Play:
Dump a basket of assorted baby socks. Guests race against the clock to find matching pairs.
What You’ll Need:
- 20–30 mismatched baby socks
- Basket or bin
- Timer or stopwatch
- Prizes for fastest sorter
Why It’s Great:
Silly, simple, and surprisingly challenging—great filler between more complex games.
🏆 Game 5: The Price is Right – Baby Edition
Objective: Guess the prices of baby items.
How to Play:
Display 5–10 essential baby items. Guests write down what they think each one costs. Closest total without going over wins.
What You’ll Need:
- Real baby items (wipes, pacifiers, etc.)
- Printable price sheets
- Pen for each guest
- Prize for winner
Pro Tip:
Include one shockingly expensive item to throw them off!
👶 Game 6: Guess the Baby Food
Objective: Identify the flavors of baby food by taste or smell.
How to Play:
Unlabelled jars of baby food are passed around, and each guest tastes or smells them to identify the flavor. The one who gets the most correct answers wins.
What You’ll Need:
- Assorted jars of baby food (sweet, savory, and unusual flavors)
- Spoons for tasting
- Scorecards or answer sheets
- Prizes for correct guesses
Pro Tip:
Choose unusual flavors like spinach, beets, or green beans for a more entertaining challenge.
💡 Game 7: Who’s That Baby?
Objective: Guess the baby photos of the guests.
How to Play:
Ask guests to bring a baby photo of themselves ahead of time. At the shower, display all the photos and have guests guess who’s who. The person with the most correct guesses wins.
What You’ll Need:
- Baby photos from guests (ask in advance)
- A board or display area for the photos
- Answer sheets or a whiteboard for guesses
- Prizes for the winner
Why It Works:
It’s a fun icebreaker that gets everyone laughing as they try to match faces with tiny versions of the guests.
🍼 Game 8: Diaper Changing Blindfolded
Objective: Change a diaper on a baby doll blindfolded—quickly and accurately.
How to Play:
Guests take turns changing a diaper on a baby doll while blindfolded. The fastest and most accurate change wins the prize.
What You’ll Need:
- Baby dolls
- Diapers
- Blindfolds
- Stopwatch
- Prizes for the fastest and neatest diaper changers
Pro Tip:
This game can be hilarious, especially if the players are completely unfamiliar with diapers!
🎶 Game 9: Pregnancy Charades
Objective: Act out pregnancy-related scenarios without speaking while others guess.
How to Play:
Prepare cards with pregnancy-related scenarios (e.g., “eating pickles,” “going into labor,” “buying maternity clothes”). Players take turns acting out the scene, while others guess what it is.
What You’ll Need:
- Charades cards with pregnancy-related actions
- A timer
- Prizes for the best actor or guesser
Why It Works:
This game is not only fun but also a perfect way to include everyone, including men and kids. Expect plenty of laughs as guests act out funny pregnancy moments.
👶 Game 10: The Baby Sock Relay
Objective: Race to put together a set of baby socks.
How to Play:
Set up a relay race where guests have to race to match socks, fold them, or even roll them into cute little balls. The first team to finish their task wins!
What You’ll Need:
- Baby socks
- Timer
- Prizes for the winning team
Why It Works:
It’s a fantastic game for large groups and can easily be made more competitive with multiple teams.
🎲 Game 11: Baby Name Race
Objective: Write down as many baby names as you can in a set time.
How to Play:
Set a timer (e.g., 3 minutes) and challenge guests to write down as many baby names as they can think of. The person with the most unique names wins!
What You’ll Need:
- Paper and pens
- Timer
- Prizes for the most creative or unique names
Pro Tip:
You could also make it more challenging by limiting the names to a particular letter or theme (e.g., all names starting with “A”).
🧸 Game 12: Baby Block Decorating
Objective: Create personalized baby blocks as keepsakes.
How to Play:
Provide plain wooden blocks and decorating supplies (paint, stickers, markers). Guests decorate their blocks with messages, names, or designs for the baby’s nursery.
What You’ll Need:
- Wooden blocks
- Paint, stickers, or markers
- Brushes, sponges, etc.
- Prizes for the best-designed block
Why It Works:
This keepsake activity adds a special touch to the shower, and parents-to-be will appreciate the personalized gifts for their baby’s room.
🎨 Game 13: Baby Bottle Bowling
Objective: Knock over baby bottles in a bowling-style game.
How to Play:
Set up baby bottles in a triangular shape (like a bowling set) and use a soft ball to try to knock them over. Guests take turns rolling the ball and trying to hit as many bottles as possible.
What You’ll Need:
- 10-15 empty baby bottles
- A soft ball
- A small area for bowling
- Prizes for the highest score
Why It Works:
It’s a simple, fun game that requires little setup but offers plenty of entertainment for a variety of ages.
🎉 Game 14: Baby Block Bingo
Objective: Play bingo using baby-themed words.
How to Play:
Design bingo cards with baby-related words (e.g., “diaper,” “pacifier,” “crib,” etc.). As guests chat and open presents, they mark off the words they hear. The first player to get five in a row wins.
What You’ll Need:
- Printable baby bingo cards
- Markers or pens
- Prizes for the winners
Why It Works:
Bingo is an easy, low-effort game that keeps everyone engaged, especially during the gift-opening portion of the shower.
🍬 Game 15: Guess the Baby Item
Objective: Guess the item based on touch.
How to Play:
Place a variety of baby items (pacifier, bottle, onesie, diaper) inside a bag. Blindfolded players reach in and try to identify the item by touch alone.
What You’ll Need:
- A variety of baby items
- A bag or box to conceal the items
- Blindfolds
- Prizes for the quickest guessers
Pro Tip:
Make it competitive by timing each player or having them race against each other to identify as many items as possible.
🍼 Game 16: Baby Shower Trivia
Objective: Test guests’ knowledge of baby facts.
How to Play:
Create a list of baby trivia questions (e.g., “How many diapers does a newborn use in a day?” or “What’s the most popular baby name in 2024?”). Players write down their answers, and the one with the most correct wins.
What You’ll Need:
- Trivia question list
- Answer sheets or cards
- Prizes for the most correct answers
Why It Works:
It’s perfect for adding an educational (but fun) element to the shower, and it works well for all ages.
🍼 Game 17: Name That Lullaby
Objective: Guess the name of the lullaby based on a snippet of the song.
How to Play:
Play short clips of well-known lullabies (like “Rock-a-Bye Baby” or “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”), and guests have to guess the name of the song. You can make it more challenging by playing instrumental versions or using baby-related songs.
What You’ll Need:
- Music player with lullaby clips
- List of lullabies
- Scorecards or answer sheets
- Prizes for correct guesses
Why It Works:
This is an excellent game for music lovers or for anyone who enjoys a relaxed, nostalgic vibe at the baby shower.
🤔 Game 18: Baby Item Memory Tray
Objective: Test guests’ memory by remembering the items on a tray.
How to Play:
Place a variety of baby items (diapers, pacifiers, bottles, etc.) on a tray and show it to your guests for 30 seconds. Afterward, cover the tray, and ask guests to write down as many items as they can remember. The person with the most correct items wins.
What You’ll Need:
- A tray or small table
- Various baby items
- Pen and paper for each guest
- Timer
- Prizes for the winner
Pro Tip:
Increase the difficulty by adding more items or including some unexpected objects!
🎭 Game 19: Baby Shower Pictionary
Objective: Draw baby-related items for others to guess.
How to Play:
Players take turns drawing baby-related items or actions (like “changing a diaper” or “rocking a cradle”) on a whiteboard or large piece of paper. The rest of the group guesses what it is.
What You’ll Need:
- Whiteboard or large paper and markers
- A list of baby-related items or actions
- Timer
- Prizes for the best artists or fastest guessers
Why It Works:
It’s a fast-paced, creative game that sparks lots of laughs, especially when guests try to draw while under pressure!
🧳 Game 20: Baby Shower Scavenger Hunt
Objective: Find hidden baby items around the party space.
How to Play:
Create a list of baby-related items (diapers, pacifiers, baby bottles) and hide them around the venue. The first team to find all the items wins a prize. For added fun, add riddles or clues for each item.
What You’ll Need:
- List of baby items
- Small prizes for each item found
- Timer (optional)
- Prizes for the team that finds everything first
Why It Works:
A scavenger hunt is perfect for active, curious guests who want to explore and work together in teams.
🎲 Game 21: Baby’s First Words Bingo
Objective: Cross off baby-related first words as the parents-to-be share their stories.
How to Play:
Before the shower, create bingo cards with common baby’s first words (like “mama,” “dada,” “no,” and “milk”). As the parents-to-be share stories about their baby’s first words, guests mark off the corresponding squares on their cards.
What You’ll Need:
- Bingo cards with baby’s first words
- Markers or pens
- Prizes for the first person to get a bingo
Why It Works:
This game is both heartwarming and fun, perfect for a baby shower where parents are sharing stories of their little one’s milestones.
💡 Game 22: “Who’s the Baby?” Baby Photo Guessing Game
Objective: Guess who’s who in the baby photos.
How to Play:
Guests bring their baby photos in advance and pin them on a board. Everyone guesses who each baby photo belongs to. The person with the most correct guesses wins.
What You’ll Need:
- Baby photos from each guest
- A board or display space to hang the photos
- Answer sheets for guests to guess
- Prizes for the most correct answers
Pro Tip:
This works especially well if you have a group of people who’ve known each other for a long time. It’s fun to see who looks most different from their baby selves!
🍼 Game 23: The Diaper Toss Challenge
Objective: Toss “dirty diapers” into a target container.
How to Play:
Stuff clean diapers with rolled-up socks or fabric to create “dirty diapers.” Set up a bucket or laundry basket, and guests take turns tossing the “dirty diapers” into the container. The one who gets the most diapers in wins a prize.
What You’ll Need:
- Clean diapers
- Rolled-up socks or fabric
- A bucket or laundry basket
- Timer (optional)
- Prizes for the winner
Why It Works:
It’s a simple game that’s perfect for a large group and will get guests laughing as they try to toss “dirty diapers” into the basket.
🎤 Game 24: Baby Shower Karaoke
Objective: Sing baby-themed songs for a fun performance.
How to Play:
Set up a karaoke machine and select a list of baby-related songs (such as “Baby, Baby” by Amy Grant or “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder). Guests can take turns singing their favorite tunes, and everyone votes for the most entertaining performance.
What You’ll Need:
- Karaoke machine or speaker with music
- List of baby-themed songs
- Microphone
- Prizes for the best performance
Why It Works:
It’s an energetic and memorable way to get everyone involved in the celebration. Plus, it’s a great option for a party with a wide age range.
🍭 Game 25: Baby Food Jar Relay
Objective: Complete a relay race while holding a jar of baby food.
How to Play:
Players must balance a jar of baby food on a spoon or in their hands while completing a set course. If they drop the jar, they must start over. The first team to finish wins.
What You’ll Need:
- Baby food jars (filled with something light)
- Spoons (or hands for balance)
- Timer or stopwatch
- Prizes for the winning team
Why It Works:
This game combines physical activity with baby-related themes, and it’s great for guests who enjoy some friendly competition.
🎁 Game 26: Baby Bottle Pinata
Objective: Break the baby bottle piñata to reveal prizes.
How to Play:
Set up a piñata shaped like a baby bottle and let guests take turns trying to break it open. Fill it with small candies or baby-themed prizes.
What You’ll Need:
- Baby bottle-shaped piñata
- Candy or small prizes
- Bat or stick
- Blindfolds (optional)
- Prizes for anyone who helps break it
Why It Works:
Piñatas are always a hit at parties, and this baby bottle theme adds a cute touch to the celebration. Plus, everyone loves a little chaos!
🎈 Game 27: Baby Shower Truth or Dare
Objective: Combine the classic game of Truth or Dare with baby-themed questions.
How to Play:
Create a mix of truth questions and dares related to babies (e.g., “What’s your most embarrassing baby story?” or “Do your best baby impression”). Players take turns drawing a truth or dare from a hat and completing it.
What You’ll Need:
- A hat or container
- A list of baby-related truths and dares
- Prizes for the most entertaining answers or actions
Why It Works:
Truth or Dare never fails to create some funny moments, and with baby-themed questions, it’s the perfect fit for a shower.
🛍 Game 28: Baby Gear Toss
Objective: Toss baby gear (like pacifiers or bottles) into baskets or containers.
How to Play:
Set up baskets or containers at different distances and challenge guests to toss baby gear into them. The person who successfully lands the most items in the baskets wins.
What You’ll Need:
- Baby items (pacifiers, bottles, or rattles)
- Several baskets or containers
- Timer (optional)
- Prizes for the winner
Why It Works:
This game gets guests involved and is a fun, competitive activity that works well in larger spaces.
🎤 Game 29: Baby’s First Lullaby Sing-Along
Objective: Have a fun sing-along with lullabies.
How to Play:
Gather a list of popular lullabies and challenge guests to sing along to the songs. You can make this a competitive game by awarding points for the best singing, funniest performance, or most creative lullaby rendition.
What You’ll Need:
- Karaoke machine or music player
- List of lullabies
- Prizes for the best performances
Why It Works:
Singing lullabies is a sweet way to bring everyone together, and it gives guests a chance to show off their vocal talents (or sense of humor!).
🍼 Game 30: Baby Shower Trivia – The Movie Edition
Objective: Test guests’ knowledge of baby-related movies.
How to Play:
Ask trivia questions about famous baby-related movies, such as “What is the name of the baby in Baby’s Day Out?” or “Who played the main character in Look Who’s Talking?” Guests write down their answers, and the one with the most correct answers wins.
What You’ll Need:
- List of baby movie trivia questions
- Scorecards
- Prizes for the trivia winner
Pro Tip:
Include a mix of easy and challenging questions to keep everyone engaged.
🍼 Game 31: Diaper Bag Relay
Objective: Race to pack the ultimate diaper bag.
How to Play:
Create a list of items that belong in a diaper bag. Players must race to grab all the necessary items and pack them into a diaper bag. The fastest person to correctly pack the bag wins.
What You’ll Need:
- Diaper bags
- List of baby essentials (diapers, wipes, bottles, etc.)
- Timer
- Prizes for the fastest packers
Why It Works:
It’s both fast-paced and practical, making it perfect for a baby shower. Plus, guests will learn just how many things go into a diaper bag!
🧸 Game 32: Baby Word Scramble
Objective: Unscramble baby-related words.
How to Play:
Create a list of scrambled baby-related words (e.g., “diaper” becomes “repaid”) and have guests race to unscramble them. The one who finishes first or gets the most correct wins.
What You’ll Need:
- List of scrambled baby words
- Pens or markers
- Prizes for the fastest unscramblers
Why It Works:
This is a great brain-teaser for your guests, and it works well in both small and large group settings.
🎉 Game 33: Baby Themed Bingo
Objective: Play bingo using baby-related phrases or gifts.
How to Play:
As gifts are opened during the baby shower, guests mark off corresponding baby-related items on their bingo cards (e.g., “diaper bag,” “pacifier,” “onesie”). The first person to get five in a row wins.
What You’ll Need:
- Baby bingo cards
- Pens or markers
- Prizes for the bingo winner
Why It Works:
It’s simple, keeps everyone entertained during gift opening, and can be adapted for any group size.
🍼 Game 34: Baby-Themed Pin the Tail
Objective: A twist on the classic “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” game, but with baby-related items.
How to Play:
Blindfold players and have them attempt to pin a baby item, like a pacifier, diaper, or bib, onto a large poster of a baby. The closest placement wins.
What You’ll Need:
- Large poster of a baby
- Baby-themed items to pin (pacifiers, diapers, etc.)
- Blindfolds
- Prizes for the best aim
Why It Works:
It’s a lighthearted and silly game that’s simple to set up and fun for everyone, from kids to adults.
👶 Game 35: Baby Shower Mad Libs
Objective: Create hilarious, baby-themed stories by filling in the blanks.
How to Play:
Distribute a few Mad Libs sheets with baby-related words left blank. Guests take turns filling in the blanks with nouns, verbs, and adjectives without knowing the context. Then, read the completed stories aloud for lots of laughs.
What You’ll Need:
- Baby-themed Mad Libs sheets (make your own or find free printables online)
- Pens or markers
- Prizes for the funniest completed stories
Why It Works:
Mad Libs are a hilarious and easy way to engage your guests. They’ll laugh their way through the baby shower, especially when the stories are shared!
🎉 Game 36: Baby Shower Pass the Parcel
Objective: A game where a wrapped parcel is passed around while music plays, and players must unwrap it when the music stops.
How to Play:
Wrap a small prize in multiple layers of wrapping paper. Play music, and guests pass the parcel around the circle. When the music stops, the person holding the parcel must unwrap one layer. The one who unwraps the final layer wins the prize inside.
What You’ll Need:
- Small prize wrapped in layers of wrapping paper
- Music and speakers
- Timer (optional)
- Prizes for the final winner
Why It Works:
This nostalgic game is always a crowd-pleaser and works great for guests of all ages. It’s simple but fun!
🎁 Game 37: Baby’s First Dance-Off
Objective: Have a dance-off to see who can bust the best baby-themed moves.
How to Play:
Turn on some baby-themed music (think of fun, lighthearted songs like “Baby Shark” or “Isn’t She Lovely”) and have guests compete in a dance-off. Everyone votes for the best dancer, and the winner gets a prize.
What You’ll Need:
- Music with a fun baby vibe
- Dance floor space
- Prizes for the best dancer
Why It Works:
It’s an entertaining and interactive game that adds a ton of energy and fun to your baby shower.
👶 Game 38: Baby-Themed Taboo
Objective: Describe baby-related words without saying certain “taboo” words.
How to Play:
Players are given a baby-related word they need to describe without using specific “taboo” words listed on their card. If the team guesses correctly, they earn a point. The team with the most points at the end wins.
What You’ll Need:
- Taboo cards (you can make your own or find a printable version online)
- Timer
- Prizes for the winning team
Why It Works:
This game sparks creative thinking and can get pretty silly as guests try to describe baby items without using basic words.
🎉 Game 39: Baby-Themed Word Search
Objective: Complete a word search puzzle with baby-related words.
How to Play:
Provide guests with a word search filled with baby-related words (diaper, pacifier, stroller, etc.). The first person to complete the word search wins a prize.
What You’ll Need:
- Printable baby-themed word search
- Pens or markers
- Prizes for the fastest solver
Why It Works:
A quick and easy game to keep everyone engaged. It’s low-effort but can be competitive, especially with a large group.
🎁 Game 40: Baby Shower Fortune Teller
Objective: Create a fun prediction game where guests predict aspects of the baby’s future.
How to Play:
Hand out small cards where guests can write funny or serious predictions about the baby’s future (e.g., “Baby will be a soccer star” or “Baby will love ice cream”). At the end of the shower, read the predictions aloud for everyone to enjoy.
What You’ll Need:
- Small cards for predictions
- Pens
- Prizes for the funniest or most creative predictions
Why It Works:
This game combines laughter and sentimentality, and it allows guests to contribute fun memories for the new parents-to-be.
🎉 Wrapping It Up: How to Choose the Right Baby Shower Games
Now that you’ve got 40 different game ideas, it’s important to choose the ones that best suit the vibe of your baby shower. Here are a few tips to help you make your selection:
- Consider the Space: Make sure the games are appropriate for the space where you’re hosting the shower. For example, physical games might be better suited for a large venue, while table games work great in smaller settings.
- Guest Participation: Choose games that encourage interaction between guests. Icebreaker games or team-based challenges work well for larger groups.
- Themed Games: Keep the theme of your baby shower in mind. Whether you’re going for a classic, modern, or whimsical theme, there are games to match every mood and style.
- Time Management: Balance the number of active games with calm ones, especially if your shower lasts a few hours. You don’t want your guests to burn out from too much activity!
- Prizes: Make sure to have fun and thoughtful prizes for winners. These don’t have to be expensive—think of cute, baby-themed prizes or fun keepsakes for everyone.
With these 40 funny baby shower games, you can keep your guests entertained and laughing all day long. From silly physical challenges to creative keepsake activities, there’s something for every type of baby shower. So, grab your pens, get ready to have fun, and throw a baby shower your guests won’t stop talking about!
