50+ Creative Baby Shower Games & Printable Activities for the Ultimate Celebration

Planning a baby shower that guests will remember means mixing classic favorites with fresh, printable activities and a few unexpected twists. Whether you want low-key table games, active icebreakers, or keepsake crafts the parents-to-be will treasure, this list covers everything you need to host a joyful, well-paced event. For readers who prefer alternatives to party games, see this helpful guide to baby-shower activities beyond games for inspiration.

Below are more than 50 game and activity ideas organized by type, plus quick setup tips and printable suggestions you can adapt to any theme or guest list size.

Quick planning tips before you play

• Time the games: plan 3–4 short games (5–10 minutes each) and 1 longer activity (15–25 minutes) so the shower flows without feeling like a tournament.
• Materials station: set up a small table with pens, timers, scorecards, and prizes so hosts don’t need to run around.
• Printables: prepare printable sheets for trivia, word searches, and diaper games to save time. Label a “Helpers” basket for paper, scissors, tape, and markers.
• Prize variety: include small fun prizes (candles, chocolates, gift cards) and a larger keepsake for the grand-prize winner.

Classic party games (easy to run)

1. Baby Bingo — Guests mark items on printed bingo cards as gifts are opened.
2. Guess the Baby Photo — Match baby pictures of guests to their adult faces.
3. Don’t Say “Baby” — Each guest gets a clothespin; saying the word “baby” means losing it.
4. Who Knows Mom Best? — A quiz about the mom-to-be’s favorites and history.
5. Measure the Belly — Cut string to guess circumference; winner closest to actual measurement.
6. Baby Word Scramble — Unscramble common baby-related words.
7. Baby Pictionary — Draw baby items for teams to guess.
8. Diaper Relay — Teams race to diaper a baby doll (blindfolded optional).
9. Bottle Chug — Drink from baby bottles (juice or milk) through a race.
10. Pass the Parcel — Layered gift with tasks between layers.

Word games & trivia (printable favorites)

11. Baby Shower Crossword — Themed clues about parenting and nursery items.
12. Baby Shower Word Search — Printable puzzle with hidden baby words.
13. Baby Name Race — Set a letter and see how many baby names each guest can list.
14. Nursery Rhyme Trivia — Finish the line or name the rhyme.
15. Due Date Pool — Guests pick a date and time for baby’s arrival; winner gets prize.
16. Celebrity Baby Names — Match celebrities to their child’s name.
17. Baby Emoji Quiz — Guess nursery items from emoji strings.
18. Baby Stats Quiz — Facts about infants and parenting—true or false.
19. Nursery Decoration Match — Match paint swatches and motif names.
20. Parenting Mythbusters — Quiz common parenting myths.

Active & interactive games

21. Musical High Chairs — Like musical chairs with baby-themed music.
22. Pass the Pacifier — Hot-potato style with a pacifier.
23. Baby Bottle Diaper Dash — Relay with bottles and diapers.
24. Baby Item Scavenger Hunt — Clues lead to hidden baby items around the venue.
25. Stroller Assembly Race — Assemble a travel system fastest.
26. The Food of Babies — Taste-test baby food flavors and guess them.
27. Baby Sock Match — Race to match as many socks as possible.
28. Build-a-Pacifier Tower — Stack pacifiers; highest stable tower wins.
29. Pin the Pacifier on the Baby — A themed spin on pin the tail.
30. Baby Ball Toss — Toss beanbags into a stroller or crib target.

Keepsake crafts & printable stations

31. Onesie Decorating — Fabric markers and stencils for guests to personalize onesies.
32. Advice Cards — Guests write parenting tips and wishes on printable cards.
33. Handprint Canvas — Guests stamp painted handprints and sign names.
34. Storybook Station — Guests write a short page for a keepsake baby book.
35. Time Capsule Notes — Write notes for future birthdays; seal in an envelope.
36. Advice Jar — Guests drop notes into a jar labeled by baby age (1 month, 1 year, etc.).
37. Memory Photo Booth — Polaroid photos with a message for the baby.
38. Milestone Cards — Guests design milestone prompts for baby’s first year.
39. Lullaby Playlist — Guests suggest songs and compile a playlist for the family.
40. DIY Baby Mobile — Mini craft station to create a small mobile with felt shapes.

Creative printable party ideas

41. Printable Photo Props — Frames and speech bubbles for a photo station.
42. Baby Shower Mad Libs — Hilarious fill-in-the-blank stories about parenting.
43. Printable Thank-You Card Templates — Guests sign and pre-fill messages.
44. Baby Shower Coupon Booklets — Guests create funny coupons the parents can redeem.
45. Memory Match Cards — Print pairs of cards with baby-themed images for a memory game.
46. Guest Prediction Cards — Predictions about baby’s weight, eye color, etc.
47. Word-of-the-Day Cards — Distribute baby-themed words and definitions for conversation starters.
48. Printable Photo Caption Contest — Guests caption a funny baby photo for prizes.
49. Baby Habit Tracker Templates — Printable sheets for tracking baby milestones.
50. DIY Labeling Templates — Pre-made labels for favors and food tags guests can personalize.

Games & activities for coed showers and dads

51. Dad Trivia — Questions about fatherhood facts and dad pop-culture moments.
52. “What’s in Your Truck?” Scavenger — Funny list guessing items from a dad’s typical trunk.
53. Build-a-Toy Competition — Teams build a wooden or cardboard toy from a kit.
54. Diaper Raffle with a Twist — Raffle tickets for practical prizes and a tool-themed prize for the dad winner.
55. Parenting Phrases Charades — Act out common dad phrases or routines.

If you want to include more dad-centered or coed-friendly games, this useful resource outlines excellent options specifically focused on male guests and fathers-to-be: baby shower games geared toward men.

How to choose the right mix

• Match the energy to the guest list: keep things light and short for mixed groups, or schedule longer crafty activities for close friends and family who want to linger.
• Offer alternatives: set up a quiet keepsake station for those who prefer to make something rather than compete.
• Consider timing: schedule games between food and gift opening so guests stay engaged throughout the event.

Printable checklist for hosts

• Game materials printed and copied (one per guest or one per table).
• Pens, tape, scissors, and a scoreboard or clipboard.
• Clear prize table with gift-wrapping or themed bags.
• A host or MC to read instructions and keep games moving.
• Camera or designated photographer for candid moments.

Final styling ideas

• Theme the games to fit the nursery or shower motif (jungle, nautical, boho).
• Use colors and fonts on printables that match invitations for a polished look.
• Offer small favors tied to games (e.g., a pacifier-shaped cookie for winners).

Conclusion

For pre-made game cards that save prep time, consider the ready sets like Guess How Many Game Cards – 50 Piece set to jumpstart your printable stations. If you prefer a single boxed party game with clear rules and props, the Price Is Right Baby Shower Game is a popular, easy-to-run option that works for mixed groups.