Baby Shower Games That Aren’t Cringey (Guests Will Actually Want to Play)

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever been asked to taste baby food blindfolded at a shower. Or measure the mom-to-be’s belly with toilet paper while everyone stares.

Yeah. Some baby shower games are a lot.

Good shower games are easy to join, a little competitive, and leave the guest of honor smiling instead of mortified. Here are the ones that actually work, including a few that need zero prep.

Baby photo match

Ask guests to send a baby photo ahead of time. Print them, number them, and have everyone guess who’s who. It’s funny, it gets people talking, and nobody has to do anything embarrassing.

“Don’t say baby”

Every guest gets a clothespin or bracelet when they arrive. If someone hears you say “baby,” they steal yours. Whoever has the most at the end wins. It runs quietly all party long and gets surprisingly cutthroat.

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Price is right, baby edition

Show a few baby items (diapers, wipes, a bottle) and have guests guess the prices. Closest without going over wins. Printable game sheets make it easy.

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Advice and predictions cards

Not really a game, but guests love it. Everyone fills out a card with advice for the parents and predictions for the baby (birth date, weight, hair color). The parents get a keepsake to read later.

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Baby bingo during gifts

Opening gifts takes forever. Bingo cards where guests fill in gifts they think the parents will get keep people paying attention. First to fill a row wins.

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Guess the candy bar “diapers”

Melt different candy bars into diapers and have guests guess the brand. It’s funny without being gross, as long as nobody has to sniff it in front of a crowd. Let people look and guess instead.

Nursery rhyme or baby song trivia

Read out a line and have teams finish it, or play a short clip of a lullaby. Easy, nostalgic, and works across generations.

Prizes people actually want

Skip the tiny trinkets. Small candles, nice chocolates, mini lotions, or gift cards for coffee make people actually try to win. Buy a variety pack and let winners pick.

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How many games to plan

Two or three is plenty for a two-hour shower. Pick one that runs all party (like “don’t say baby”), one quick group game, and one quiet one during gifts.

For decor that matches the vibe, see our baby shower decoration ideas that don’t look like a baby shower. Doing a reveal too? Here are safe gender reveal ideas. And for a crowd-pleasing food setup, try a grazing table.

My take

“Don’t say baby” plus baby photo match. One runs in the background all party, the other gets everyone laughing together, and neither one makes anybody uncomfortable.

FAQ

How many games should I play at a baby shower?

Two or three games is enough for a typical two-hour shower.

What are the best baby shower games for large groups?

“Don’t say baby,” baby bingo, and baby photo match all work great with big groups.

What are good no-prep baby shower games?

“Don’t say baby” (with clothespins or bracelets), advice cards, and nursery rhyme trivia need almost no prep.

What prizes should I give for baby shower games?

Candles, chocolates, small lotions, plants, or coffee gift cards. Let winners choose from a small prize table.

Are baby shower games still a thing?

Yes, but many hosts now pick a couple of easy, low-pressure games instead of a long list of silly ones.