25 Diy Baby Shower Game Ideas

Celebrating the impending arrival of a new baby is a great reason for friends, family, and colleagues to get together. The right entertainment can make a party even more fun and special, so we’ve collected over 25 of the best baby shower game ideas. We’ve got a bit of everything, from simple and easy baby shower game ideas to games that are active, funny, or crafty; as well as ideas that work for both mom and dad, small groups, and co-ed parties!

Fun Icebreaker Baby Shower Games

If your guest list includes people who don’t know each other well, having a few lighthearted icebreakers can set the mood and get everyone talking. Even when guests already know each other, these games are a great way to warm things up and kick off the party with laughter.

1. Guess Who?

This game is always a hit and super easy to set up. It’s a sweet way to get everyone involved and brings lots of laughs as guests try to match baby photos to familiar faces.

What you’ll need:

• A baby photo from each guest
• Blank sheets of paper with numbered lines
• Pens or pencils

How to play:
When you send out the invitations, ask each guest to bring a baby photo with them. As they arrive, collect all the photos and tape them to a wall or board, each labeled with a number. Hand out the numbered sheets and have everyone write down who they think each baby photo belongs to. The person with the most correct guesses wins a small prize!

2. Bobbing for Pacifiers

Think of this as the baby shower twist on the classic bobbing for apples game. It’s funny, fast-paced, and always gets people laughing.

What you’ll need:

• A bowl of water for each participant
• 3 to 5 pacifiers per bowl

How to play:
Set up a row of bowls filled with water and place pacifiers inside each one. Have guests line up with their hands behind their backs. At your signal, everyone dives in (face first!) to try and pull all the pacifiers out using only their mouth. First one to finish wins!

3. Find the Guest

This game is perfect for helping everyone mingle. It’s like a scavenger hunt with fun facts!

What you’ll need:

• A printed list of interesting facts (one per guest)
• Pens

How to play:
Before the shower, jot down a fun or unique fact about each guest. You might need to ask in advance if you don’t know them well. Print the list without naming who the facts belong to. During the party, hand out the list and challenge guests to match each fact to the right person by chatting and asking questions. Whoever gets the most correct answers wins.

4. What Am I?

If you want something that gets everyone talking and moving, this is a fun one. Plus, it gives a little challenge.

What you’ll need:

• Notecards with baby items written on them
• Safety pins

How to play:
Write down a baby item on each card — things like “diaper cream” or “burp cloth.” As each guest arrives, pin a card to their back. The trick is, they don’t know what it says. Throughout the party, guests ask each other yes or no questions to figure out their mystery word. Once someone guesses correctly, they can remove the card and celebrate their victory.

5. Don’t Say “Baby”

This one is as simple as it gets but so fun to play throughout the entire party.

What you’ll need:

• Five clothespins for each guest

How to play:
As guests walk in, clip five clothespins to their clothes and let them know one rule — don’t say “baby.” If someone catches another guest saying the word, they can take one of their clothespins. Whoever has the most pins at the end of the shower wins a prize.

Funny Baby Shower Games

If you’re looking to keep things light and full of laughs, these baby shower games are perfect. They’re silly, a little unexpected, and guaranteed to entertain your guests.

6. My Water Broke!

This one adds a fun twist to your drink station or snack table.

What you’ll need:

• Small plastic baby figurines
• Ice cube trays
• Drinks for serving

How to play:
The night before the shower, place a tiny plastic baby in each slot of an ice cube tray, fill it with water, and freeze. When guests arrive, hand them a drink with one of these “baby cubes” inside. The first guest to notice their ice cube has melted and yell out “My water broke!” wins a prize. It’s simple, hilarious, and works especially well as a game running in the background of your party.

7. Diaper Notes

This game adds some humor that lasts long after the shower ends.

What you’ll need:

• A box of newborn diapers
• Permanent markers

How to play:
Set up a table with diapers and markers, and encourage guests to write funny or encouraging messages on the front or back of each diaper. These can be silly quotes, inside jokes, or sweet words of support. The parents-to-be will appreciate reading them during those late-night changes after the baby arrives.

8. Poop or Chocolate?

It’s a little gross — and that’s the fun of it.

What you’ll need:

• A few diapers
• A variety of chocolate bars
• A list for guessing

How to play:
Melt different kinds of chocolate (like Snickers, Milky Way, or Reese’s) and spread each into a different diaper. Number each one and lay them out on a table. Guests can look, sniff, or taste if they dare — then write down which candy bar they think is inside each diaper. The guest with the most correct answers wins.

9. Baby Pictionary

Add a little artistic flair to the day with a game everyone knows — just with a baby twist.

What you’ll need:

• Whiteboard or large paper pad
• Markers
• A timer
• Pre-made prompts (e.g., “first steps,” “diaper blowout,” “crib”)

How to play:
Split guests into two teams. One person from each team draws a baby-themed phrase while their teammates try to guess what it is. You can keep it casual or make it competitive with rounds and a prize for the winning team.

Active Baby Shower Games

If your group is up for a little movement, these active baby shower games are a great way to get guests laughing and on their feet. They’re fun, quick, and make great icebreakers too.

10. Bottle Chug

Yes, adults drinking out of baby bottles is as funny as it sounds.

What you’ll need:

• Baby bottles
• Drinks of your choice (water, juice, or even soda for a fizzy challenge)

How to play:
Fill each baby bottle with the same amount of liquid. When you say “Go,” guests must chug the drink as fast as they can — through the bottle nipple. First one to finish is the winner. It’s surprisingly tricky and always gets people laughing.

11. Diaper Changing Race

This one’s perfect for the competitive types and great for photo ops.

What you’ll need:

• Baby dolls or teddy bears
• Diapers
• Wipes
• A table for setup

How to play:
Set up a diaper station for each player. At “Go,” participants must diaper the baby doll as fast as possible — including cleaning, applying the diaper, and securing it properly. The fastest guest with a well-done job takes home the prize.

12. Baby Bump Balloon Pop

Fast-paced and hilarious, this is one that gets the whole room cheering.

What you’ll need:

• Balloons
• String or tape

How to play:
Blow up balloons and attach one to each guest’s belly area using string or waistband tape. Split into teams or play all at once. On your signal, guests must try to pop each other’s balloons using only their bodies — no hands allowed! The last guest with an unpopped balloon wins.

13. Blindfolded Baby Food Tasting

It’s messier than it sounds, and a lot more fun.

What you’ll need:

• Jars of baby food in different flavors
• Spoons
• Blindfolds

How to play:
Blindfold the participants and feed them small spoonfuls of baby food. They’ll have to guess the flavor based on taste alone. Offer a prize for the most correct answers or the best facial reactions!

Crafty Baby Shower Games

These games double as creative activities and meaningful keepsakes. They’re a great way to engage guests who enjoy hands-on fun while also giving the parents-to-be something special to take home.

14. Decorate a Onesie

This one’s a favorite at many baby showers, and for good reason — it’s thoughtful, creative, and leaves the parents with adorable custom outfits for their little one.

What you’ll need:

• Plain onesies in various sizes
• Fabric markers, fabric paint, or iron-on patches
• A protective surface (like a plastic tablecloth or cardboard inserts)

How to play:
Lay out the onesies and art supplies on a table and let guests decorate one however they like. Add a sign with the baby’s name (if known) to personalize the experience. You can even hang up the finished onesies on a clothesline as part of the decor.

15. Design a Headband or Bow

This is perfect for a girl baby shower, especially if the mom-to-be loves accessories.

What you’ll need:

• Soft elastic bands
• Faux flowers, ribbons, bows
• Hot glue guns and fabric scissors

How to play:
Set up a headband-making station and let guests design custom bows or flower headbands. Be sure to have a variety of colors and sizes. Guests can either take their creation home or gift it to the baby for future wear.

16. Create Baby’s First Alphabet Book

This game is both creative and educational — and makes a sweet keepsake for later.

What you’ll need:

• Alphabet coloring pages (one for each letter)
• Crayons, markers, stickers
• A binder or folder to collect the pages

How to play:
Hand each guest a letter page (or let them pick one) and have them color and decorate it with drawings or stickers that match the letter. Afterward, compile all the pages into a little alphabet book for baby. It’s cute, easy, and full of personal touches.

Unique Baby Shower Game Ideas

Looking for something a little different? These baby shower game ideas break the mold. They’re great for smaller groups or parties where you want to offer a more thoughtful or memorable experience.

17. Baby Bucket List

A sweet and sentimental game that turns into a keepsake the parents will treasure.

What you’ll need:

• Notecards or small slips of paper
• A bucket or jar
• Pens

How to play:
Ask each guest to write down one thing they hope the baby will do in their lifetime. It could be anything from “visit Paris” to “learn to play guitar.” Collect the cards in a decorative jar or bucket. The parents-to-be can read them later for inspiration, laughs, and heartfelt moments.

18. Baby Shower Bingo

This game turns gift opening into an interactive experience for guests.

What you’ll need:

• Blank bingo cards
• Pens or pre-filled cards with common baby gifts (diapers, onesies, etc.)

How to play:
Before gifts are opened, guests fill out their bingo card with items they think the parent(s)-to-be will receive. As gifts are opened, they check off any matches. The first guest to get five in a row wins. You can also play multiple rounds if you have lots of gifts.

19. Who’s That Baby?

A playful guessing game that keeps the mood light and gets people talking.

What you’ll need:

• Fun facts about the guests (or parents)
• Paper and pens

How to play:
Write down funny, surprising, or unique facts about various guests (or just the parents) and have everyone guess who the fact is about. For example: “This person once got stuck in a tree for two hours.” Whoever guesses the most correctly wins a prize.

20. Ice, Ice Baby

This one is simple, hilarious, and always a conversation starter. It’s especially fun for co-ed baby showers.

What you’ll need:

• Plastic ice cube tray
• Mini plastic baby figures
• Water and freezer

How to play:
Freeze a plastic baby in each ice cube the night before. At the shower, drop one frozen baby cube into each guest’s drink. When the ice melts enough to free the baby, the guest must shout, “My water broke!” The first person to say it wins. It’s a playful nod to the big day!

21. Play Dough Babies

Get creative with this hands-on game. It’s artistic, silly, and perfect for a mix of adults and kids.

What you’ll need:

• Different colors of play dough
• Baking cups or paper plates

How to play:
Set a timer for 10 or 15 minutes and challenge each guest to sculpt a baby out of play dough. Once time’s up, have the parents-to-be judge the creations and choose the “cutest” or funniest baby. You can even award bonus points for detail.

22. Don’t Drop the (Egg) Baby

This one’s great for outdoor showers and has a hilarious twist.

What you’ll need:

• One egg per guest
• Markers to decorate the “baby”
• Spoons

How to play:
Guests decorate their egg like a baby, then carry it on a spoon across a designated course. The trick? No hands allowed — just balance! You can even make it more fun by holding the spoon in their mouth. First to finish without a broken baby wins.

23. Because I Said So!

This one’s sweet, nostalgic, and gets guests thinking about funny parenting advice they’ve heard.

What you’ll need:

• Slips of paper and pens
• A bowl to collect entries

How to play:
Ask each guest to write down a piece of advice or a phrase they remember hearing from their own parents. After mixing the slips in a bowl, draw them randomly and guess who wrote what. This is a fun way to spark conversations and laughs.

24. Baby Name Maker

Here’s a fast-paced word game that also doubles as creative inspiration for the parents-to-be.

What you’ll need:

• Pen and paper for each guest

How to play:
Give guests five minutes to come up with as many baby names as they can using only the letters in the parents’ names. It’s a lighthearted challenge and could even spark a name idea!

25. Baby Due Date Guessing Game

This one’s a timeless favorite and creates a fun keepsake for after the shower.

What you’ll need:

• Printed calendar for the expected birth month
• Pens

How to play:
Display the calendar and have each guest write their name on the day they think the baby will be born. You can even let them guess the time. After the baby arrives, send a prize to the guest whose guess was closest!