Baby Shower Planner

Baby Shower Game Ideas

Fun games to keep your guests entertained. Tap any game for details on how to play.

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Baby Shower Bingo

Guests mark off items on their unique bingo card as the mom-to-be opens gifts. First to complete a row wins!

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How to play: Print unique bingo cards for each guest (use our free generator). As gifts are opened, guests mark matching items. First to complete a row, column, or diagonal shouts "BINGO!" and wins a prize.
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Guess the Baby Food

Remove labels from baby food jars and have guests smell or taste to identify each flavor.

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How to play: Buy 8-10 jars of baby food, remove the labels, and number each jar. Guests write down their guesses for each numbered jar. The person with the most correct guesses wins. Bonus: include some unusual flavors for extra challenge!
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The Price Is Right

Guests guess the retail price of common baby items. Closest to the actual price wins!

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How to play: Create a list of 10-15 baby items (diapers, bottles, onesies, stroller, car seat, etc.) and print answer sheets. Guests write down their price guess for each item. The person with the most correct (or closest) guesses wins.
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Baby Word Scramble

Unscramble baby-related words as fast as you can. Simple, fun, and great for large groups.

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How to play: Print sheets with 15-20 scrambled baby-related words (e.g., "TLETOB" = BOTTLE, "REPADI" = DIAPER). Set a timer for 3-5 minutes. The guest who unscrambles the most words correctly wins.
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Don't Say "Baby"

Each guest gets a clothespin. If you catch someone saying "baby," you take their pin. Most pins wins!

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How to play: Give each guest a clothespin (or bracelet) when they arrive. The rule: you can't say the word "baby" for the entire shower. If someone catches you saying it, they take your pin. The guest with the most pins at the end wins.
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Nursery Rhyme Quiz

Complete the missing words from classic nursery rhymes. Harder than you think!

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How to play: Print sheets with 10-15 nursery rhymes that have key words blanked out (e.g., "Jack and Jill went up the ___"). Guests fill in the blanks from memory. No phones allowed! Most correct answers wins.
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Who Knows Mommy Best

Answer trivia questions about the mom-to-be. A sweet way to celebrate her!

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How to play: Prepare 15-20 questions about the mom-to-be in advance (favorite food, childhood nickname, first job, etc.). Read questions aloud or print answer sheets. The guest with the most correct answers wins. Have mom reveal the real answers after each question!
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Baby Predictions

Guests predict the baby's birth date, weight, length, hair color, and more.

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How to play: Print prediction cards with fields for: birth date, time, weight, length, hair color, eye color, and who the baby will look like. Collect all cards and save them. After the birth, check who came closest! Mail the winner a prize.
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Diaper Raffle

Guests who bring a pack of diapers get entered into a raffle for a special prize.

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How to play: Include a note with the invitation: "Bring a pack of diapers for a raffle entry!" At the shower, give each diaper-bringer a raffle ticket. Draw a winner for a gift card or special prize. Mom-to-be gets stocked up on diapers!
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Baby Item ABC Race

Race to name a baby item for every letter of the alphabet. Fastest complete list wins!

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How to play: Print sheets with A through Z listed. Set a timer for 3-5 minutes. Guests race to write a baby-related item for each letter (A = Applesauce, B = Bottles, C = Crib, etc.). First to complete all 26 letters - or whoever has the most when time runs out - wins.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many games should you play at a baby shower?

Plan 3-5 games for a typical 2-3 hour shower. Too many games can feel rushed, while too few leaves awkward gaps. Mix active games (Don't Say Baby) with seated ones (Word Scramble) and include at least one game that runs throughout the entire event.

What prizes should you give for baby shower games?

Popular prizes include scented candles, small gift cards ($5-$10), bath bombs, candy boxes, mini succulents, lip balm sets, or wine bottles. Budget $5-$15 per prize. Wrap them nicely - presentation makes even small prizes feel special.

Can you have a virtual baby shower with games?

Absolutely! Virtual baby showers became popular during the pandemic and remain a great option for families spread across different locations. Use video calling platforms, play online games like baby bingo (use our free generator and share the link), trivia via screen share, or baby predictions that guests submit via a shared form.