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25 Baby Shower Games That Will Have Your Guests Laughing Until Their Water Breaks
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Baby shower games can make or break your celebration – and I’ve been to enough awkward parties to know the difference between cringe-worthy silence and genuine belly laughs.
You’re probably stressing about keeping everyone entertained, especially when your guest list includes your college roommate, your great-aunt Martha, and your partner’s work buddies. The good news? I’ve gathered 25 tried-and-tested games that work for every crowd, from shy introverts to party animals.
Active Baby Shower Games That Get Everyone Moving
Don’t Drop the (Egg) Baby
I discovered this gem at my sister’s shower, where watching my usually graceful cousin wobble around with an egg balanced on a spoon had us all in stitches.
How to play:
- Give each guest a hard-boiled egg to decorate as their “baby”
- Hand out plastic spoons for the race
- Create an obstacle course around your party space
- First person to finish without dropping their egg wins
Pro tip: Use hard-boiled eggs indoors – trust me, raw egg cleanup isn’t fun when you’re wearing your best dress.
Ice, Ice Baby (My Water Broke Game)
This game had my friends checking their drinks every five minutes at my baby shower last year.
Setup steps:
- Freeze tiny plastic babies inside ice cubes the night before
- Drop one ice cube into each guest’s drink
- When the ice melts and frees the baby, that guest yells “My water broke!” and wins a prize
Balloon Baby Belly Challenge
Nothing beats watching your 6-foot-tall brother-in-law try to tie his shoes with a balloon stuffed under his shirt.
Game variations:
- Balance challenge: See who can keep their balloon belly longest while doing simple tasks
- Pose contest: Award prizes for funniest pregnancy poses
- Obstacle course: Navigate around furniture without popping the balloon
You’ll need plenty of balloons for this one – some will definitely pop!
Classic Table Games That Never Get Old
Play Dough Baby Sculptures
I still have photos of the hilarious “babies” guests created at my shower – some looked more like abstract art than actual infants.
What you need:
- Play dough in various colors
- Cupcake liners as workstations
- Timer set for 10 minutes
Judging categories:
- Most realistic
- Most creative
- Funniest looking
- Mom-to-be’s favorite
Guess the Baby Food Challenge
Fair warning: this game will have grown adults making faces you’ll want to capture on camera.
Setup essentials:
- Remove labels from various baby food jars
- Number each jar and keep a master list
- Provide small spoons and napkins
- Have water available – some flavors are… interesting
Baby Bingo Bonanza
This keeps guests engaged throughout gift opening, which can otherwise feel like watching paint dry for some people.
How to create cards:
- List common baby gifts and shower words
- Make unique cards so multiple people don’t win simultaneously
- Include fun squares like “mom gets emotional” or “dad makes a joke”
Icebreaker Games That Get Strangers Talking
Who Am I Baby Edition
Perfect for mixed groups where not everyone knows each other.
Game mechanics:
- Stick labels with mom/baby themed words on guests’ backs
- Players ask yes/no questions to figure out their word
- First five to guess correctly win prizes
Word suggestions: Stroller, pacifier, lullaby, diaper, bottle, crib, rattle, bib
Baby Poker Card Game
This sneaky game runs throughout the entire party and keeps everyone on their toes.
Rules breakdown:
- Give each guest five playing cards upon arrival
- Choose forbidden words like “baby,” “cute,” or “adorable”
- If someone says a forbidden word, others can demand one of their cards
- Best poker hand at the end wins the grand prize
Competitive Games That Bring Out Everyone’s Inner Child
Blindfolded Diaper Derby
Watching confident parents-to-be fumble with diaper tabs while blindfolded never gets old.
Equipment needed:
- Baby dolls or stuffed animals
- Clean diapers
- Blindfolds
- Timer
Scoring options:
- Fastest time
