30 Fresh Baby Shower Games That Guests Will Actually Enjoy

Planning a baby shower that’s fun for guests of all ages takes a little creativity. Below are 30 game ideas — grouped by mood — that are easy to run, require minimal supplies, and keep the focus on celebrating the parents-to-be. If you want a few extra wacky options, check out this roundup of the funniest baby shower games ever for inspiration.

Quick tips before you start

• Pick 3–5 games so the party doesn’t feel like a marathon.
• Prepare simple prizes (candles, gift cards, or themed treats).
• Offer both active and relaxed options so everyone can participate.
• Use a mix of team and individual games to keep energy balanced.

Icebreakers (warm everyone up)

1. Baby Bingo — Create bingo cards with baby items and mark off as gifts are opened.
2. Two Truths, One Baby Lie — Guests share two true baby facts about themselves and one made-up; others guess.
3. Who’s That Baby? — Guests bring childhood photos and match them to attendees.
4. Diaper Raffle — Guests bring diapers to enter a raffle; great for the new parents’ supply.
5. Baby Name Scramble — Unscramble baby-related words and names against the clock.

Silly & Competitive (high energy)

6. Bottle Chug Relay — Teams drink from baby bottles filled with juice; first team finishes wins.
7. Diaper Derby — Timed diaper-changing contest using a doll and a blindfold.
8. Baby Food Taste Test — Blindfolded guests guess jarred baby-food flavors.
9. Don’t Say “Baby” — Guests wear clothespins; if someone says “baby,” remove their pin. Last person with a pin wins.
10. Onesie Design-Off — Supply plain onesies and fabric markers; judge on creativity.

Quick and Clever (low-prep winners)

11. Guess the Belly Size — Guests estimate the mom-to-be’s belly using string or ribbon.
12. Who Knows Mommy Best? — Trivia about the mother-to-be (favorite cravings, childhood nicknames).
13. Price Is Right: Baby Edition — Guess the price of baby items; closest without going over wins.
14. Baby Emoji Pictionary — Translate emoji strings into baby-related phrases.
15. Nursery Rhyme Mashup — Teams rewrite popular nursery rhymes for a laugh.

Creative & Crafty

16. Keepsake Station — Guests write wishes or advice on cards for a memory book.
17. Personalized Onesie Station — Guests decorate a onesie to be worn by the new baby.
18. Handprint Canvas — Each guest adds a painted handprint and a message.
19. Story Starters — Guests write a sentence to contribute to a communal baby story.
20. Time Capsule — Guests include small notes or items to be opened on a future birthday.

Relaxed & Sentimental

21. Advice for Parents — Guests write tips and advice; great for framing later.
22. Letter to Future You — Invite guests to write letters to the baby to be opened at milestones.
23. Memory Lane — Guests share their favorite parenting memory aloud.
24. Wishes for Baby — Fill a jar with wishes for the baby’s future.
25. Photo Booth with Props — Easy, memorable photos; include a guestbook to paste prints into.

Virtual-Friendly Options

26. Virtual Baby Bingo — Use shareable bingo cards for remote guests.
27. Online Quiz — Host a live trivia game with a video call and screen sharing.
28. Remote Onesie Design — Mail plain onesies to remote friends and share results on camera.
29. Digital Advice Board — Use a shared doc or board where guests post advice and photos.
30. Guess the Due Date — Collect guesses ahead of time and reveal them live or in a message thread.

If you prefer alternatives to typical party games, take a look at this detailed guide to baby shower activities that aren’t games for more low-key options and hands-on stations.

Conclusion

For more ideas and variations on these concepts, see this helpful collection of 60 baby shower games that guests will actually want to play which expands many of the themes above. If you like curated lists with a playful tone, the list titled 30 Baby Shower Games That Are Actually Fun – BuzzFeed is a fun companion to browse for extra inspiration.