Baby Shower Games

Baby Shower Games That Guests Actually Play

Turn small talk into big smiles with baby shower games that are easy to run, quick to explain and simple to pack away. This category brings together ready-to-use game cards, sign sets and props for icebreakers, table rounds and short active games. Whether you are hosting in a lounge room, verandah or community hall, these ideas keep the day flowing and the photos cheerful. Explore coordinating pieces in party supplies, baby shower decorations and baby shower balloons to keep the look cohesive.

Quick-start game bundles

If you want an instant plan, choose a mixed set that includes:

• Advice and Predictions cards for keepsake moments
• Baby Bingo cards that use words heard during the party
• Nursery Rhyme Quiz sheets with answer key
• Don’t Say Baby peg game sign and pegs
• Price is Right baby items guessing sheet
• Old Wives’ Tales scorecard
• Scratch-to-Win or mini raffle tickets for spot prizes

Most kits include cards, signs and simple instructions. Add a handful of pens, a small prize basket and you are ready to go. For scene-setting, pair with a petite arch from balloon arches & garlands or a prop from photo booth props.

Plan a run sheet that stays calm

A tidy schedule keeps the mood relaxed:

• Welcome and icebreaker while guests arrive
• One table game during grazing
• Short active round before cake
• Final card activity as everyone settles for photos

Aim for 8 to 10 minutes per game with a minute to announce winners. Keep a texta, scissors and a small caddy of pegs, tape and bin liners under the table, plus a spare banner from banners if you want a quick photo marker.

Icebreakers that work in any room

• Don’t Say Baby: Give each guest a peg. If you catch someone saying “baby”, take their peg. Most pegs wins.
• Guess the Guest: Everyone writes a fun fact on a slip. Draw and match the fact to a person.
• Due-Date Sweep: Guests mark their guess on a small calendar. Closest wins after bub arrives.

Table games with quick scoring

• Advice and Predictions: Guests write wishes, name ideas, birth date and weight. Bundle the cards with ribbon for a keepsake.
• Baby Bingo: Provide pre-filled cards. Guests mark squares when words are said during speeches or games.
• Nursery Rhyme Quiz: Fill in missing lyrics. Use a tiebreaker line on the bottom.
• Price is Right: Show a tray of baby items. Guests guess the total cost. Keep a printed receipt as the answer key.
• Emoji Pictionary: Decode baby-related phrases written in emojis. Fun for mixed ages.
• Name That Baby Tune: Short clips or a printed list of lines from lullabies and songs. First to five correct wins.

Gentle active games

• Blindfold Nappy Challenge: Teams of two fit a nappy on a doll. Fastest neat job wins.
• Bottle Chug: Adults sip juice or water from baby bottles. First to finish wins.
• Peg the Washing: In one minute, peg the most baby clothes on a mini line.
• Memory Tray: Show a tray of baby items for 30 seconds, cover it, then list as many as possible.
• Pin the Dummy: Classic poster game with a soft blindfold for laughs and photos.

Creative keepsake stations

• Message on a Nappy: Write a funny or sweet note for night changes.
• Headband or Bow Bar: Slide a pre-cut bow onto a soft band and label it.
• Alphabet Cards: Guests decorate a letter for bub’s first book.
• Onesie Signing: Fabric pens and a plain onesie create a simple memento.

Reveal-friendly extras

If your event includes a reveal, choose low-mess add-ons that link neatly to your balloons or backdrop: Team Boy Team Girl badges for photos, a Prediction Poster guests sign before the countdown, and Confetti Scratch Cards to hand out after the main reveal. Complement with colour cues from confetti and a neat stash of balloon accessories.

Inclusive options and accessibility

Keep competition light and choices flexible. Offer seated alternatives for mobility needs, avoid strong scents and be mindful of allergies if running tasting games. Provide left-handed scissors and a couple of thick-barrel pens for easier grip. If you have little ones attending, set a small colouring sheet stack nearby.

Prizes people actually want

• Hand cream minis, lip balm or bath salts
• Soy candles or tea lights
• Coffee vouchers or chocolate bars
• Tiny succulents or seed packets labelled watch me grow

Wrap prizes in kraft bags with a ribbon so handover is quick in photos. For extras, tuck in a small treat from lollies & candy, a classic from candles or pack into tidy party boxes or party bags.

Quantities and setup tips

• Print one card per guest plus 10 percent spare
• Two or three pens per table, plus a few highlighters for marking
• A clipboard for the host so answer keys stay together
• Lolly jar or mini hamper for a single big prize if you prefer fewer handouts
• Use removable hooks for signs and table covers clips outside
• Keep a timer on your phone to stay on schedule

Hygiene and safety

For tasting rounds, label spoons and provide serviettes and wipes. Keep hand sanitiser at the games table. Collect pegs, broken balloons or small pieces promptly so crawlers stay safe. If someone prefers to sit out, offer them the role of scorekeeper or photographer.

Themes and how to match them

These baby shower games blend easily with popular looks:

• Oh Baby neutrals with gold script signs (Oh Baby)
• Twinkle Twinkle Little Star with moon and star graphics (Twinkle Twinkle)
• Pink Floral with soft rose prints (Pink Floral)
• Jungle using leaf motifs (Jungle Baby Shower)
• Blue Baby Elephant (Blue Elephant) or Pink Baby Elephant (Pink Elephant) icons

Choose card art that echoes your plates, backdrop and balloon colours so every photo looks cohesive, and keep essentials from party essentials nearby.

Sample 60-minute game plan

• Arrival Icebreaker: Don’t Say Baby starts at the door
• Table Game: Advice and Predictions while guests settle
• Active Round: Blindfold Nappy Challenge or Peg the Washing
• Quick Quiz: Nursery Rhyme or Emoji Pictionary
• Winners & Photos: Announce prizes, take a group shot, then move to cake

This sequence fits neatly between grazing and the cake moment without dragging on.

After the party

Bundle advice and prediction cards with ribbon, snap a photo of the winner board and pop small props back into a labelled zip bag. Store leftover cards flat in a folder for a sip-and-see or first birthday. Reuse pegs, timers and sign holders next time.

Shipping and what arrives in the pack

Game sets arrive flat-packed with protective sleeves. Many include matching signs, answer keys and simple instructions. Keep everything in a document wallet until the day so it stays crease-free. If you are mixing designs, lay them out the night before to check flow and counts.

From the first icebreaker to the last prize, these baby shower games keep guests chatting, laughing and taking photos that you will actually print. With clear rules, short rounds and easy props, you can host confidently, enjoy the company and still finish with a quick pack-down when the party winds up.