Baby Shower Games: 25 Fun Ideas — BabyParty
25 baby shower games for every style: icebreakers, guessing games, virtual options, and sentimental ideas. Laughter guaranteed from start to finish!
A great baby shower game does three things at once: it breaks the ice between guests who barely know each other, gets everyone laughing, and creates the photos the mom-to-be will treasure forever. This guide gives you 25 baby shower games — from foolproof classics to digital games everyone plays together on their phones — each with quick instructions you can copy and use right away.
Quick answer:
The best baby shower games mix icebreakers, guessing games, and sentimental moments.
For in-person showers, keep games short (5–10 minutes) to keep the energy up.
For virtual or hybrid showers, phone-based multiplayer games work best — everyone joins at the same time.
BabyParty bundles 30+ ready-to-play games guests open in their phone browser, with no app to download.
What are the best baby shower games?
There's no single winner — the best game depends on your crowd. But here's the secret: variety. Open with a light icebreaker, slot in a lively guessing game, and finish with something sentimental. That emotional arc is what turns an ordinary afternoon into a party people remember. Browse the categories below and build your own lineup.
Easy icebreaker baby shower games
Nobody wants a shower that opens in awkward silence. These games loosen everyone up in the first few minutes:
Baby bingo: each guest fills a card with gifts they think the mom-to-be will receive, then marks them off as she opens presents. First to complete a line shouts "bingo!"
Don't say "baby": hand every guest a clothespin or bracelet at the door. Say the word "baby" and you forfeit it to whoever caught you. Most items at the end wins.
Two truths and a lie (mom edition): the mom-to-be shares three pregnancy "facts" and guests guess which one is the lie.
Baby photo match: everyone brings a baby photo of themselves; the group tries to match each photo to the right guest.
Advice on a sticky note: each guest writes a piece of parenting advice anonymously; read them aloud and guess who wrote each one.
Funny guessing baby shower games
Guessing is the heart of any baby shower. These are easy to explain and spark loud, friendly competition:
Guess the belly size: each guest cuts a length of string they think will wrap around the bump. Closest guess wins.
Guess the due date: everyone predicts the birth date, time, and weight. The closest guess gets a prize once the baby arrives.
Mystery baby food: serve unlabeled jars of baby food and have guests guess the flavor by smell or taste. The faces alone are worth it.
Name that lullaby: play short clips of famous lullabies and see who recognizes them first.
Bottle or beer? show close-up photos of bottles and let the group guess whether it's a baby bottle or an adult drink.
Funny and active baby shower games
When the energy dips, it's time to get people moving with physical, comedic games:
Blindfolded diaper change: each pair diapers a doll while blindfolded, against the clock. Chaos guaranteed.
Pacifier race: guests carry a small ball on a spoon held in their mouth and cross the room without dropping it.
Draw the baby on your head: with paper balanced on their forehead, everyone draws a baby without looking. The masterpieces are priceless.
Parenthood charades: act out scenes like "3 a.m. feeding" or "changing a diaper on a plane."
Drink like a baby: brave adults sip juice from a real baby bottle — first to empty it wins (and laughs the whole time).
Virtual baby shower games for online and hybrid parties
Family scattered across the country or the globe? No problem. These games work over video call and shine at hybrid showers, with guests in the room and online at the same time:
Multiplayer phone quiz: everyone answers questions about the couple and the baby simultaneously, with a live leaderboard showing who's winning.
Household scavenger hunt: the host calls out an item ("something soft," "something blue") and online guests race to grab it; fastest scores.
Baby name emoji: translate baby names into emojis and see who cracks them first in the chat.
Video predictions: each guest records a short prediction about the baby's future for the mom-to-be to watch later.
For this format, it pays to use a platform built for it. BabyParty offers multiplayer games guests join straight from their phone browser and play all together — ideal when half the crowd is in the living room and the other half is on screen.
Sentimental baby shower games
Not everything has to be a race and a roar. Carve out a moment to touch hearts:
Time capsule: each guest writes a letter to be opened on the baby's 18th birthday.
Wishes book: instead of signing a generic card, everyone writes a wish or dream for the child in a keepsake notebook.
Family recipe cards: each person writes down a beloved recipe to build a cookbook for the new family.
Advice for the 3 a.m. hours: practical, caring tips for the sleepless first months.
Baby shower games that need no props
Forgot to buy supplies or working on a tight budget? These games need nothing but lively guests:
Group story: one person starts the baby's story with a sentence and each guest adds the next line — it turns hilarious fast.
Who knows mom best? rapid-fire questions like "sweet or savory?"; guests raise a hand or answer on their phones.
Baby categories: pick a letter and give 30 seconds to list baby names, diaper brands, or nursery rhymes starting with it.
Frequently asked questions
How many games should a baby shower have?
Aim for 3 to 5 games across a 2–3 hour shower. Mix one icebreaker, one or two guessing games, and something sentimental. More than that can tire guests out and delay opening the gifts.
Which games work for a virtual baby shower?
Phone-based multiplayer games, live quizzes, household scavenger hunts, and guessing games with a scoreboard all work well online. Platforms like BabyParty let everyone play together in the browser, with no app to install.
How long should each game last?
Five to ten minutes per game. Short games keep the party moving and stop anyone from losing interest before the end.
Do I need to buy a lot of supplies for the games?
No. Plenty of baby shower games need nothing more than paper and a pen, and digital games skip props entirely — all you need is a phone with internet.