Baby Shower Game Guidelines

Ask Mommy-to-Be
When you’re starting to plan the baby shower, make sure you talk to the mommy-to-be about the games that you’re planning. She might have a favorite game she played at friend’s baby shower or might not like other games. By talking to the Mommy-to-be, you’ll be sure to play games that she will enjoy.

Consider the Guest List
Often, the baby shower guest list will include the mommy-to-be’s friends and family members, and some of the guests might not know each another, especially out of town relatives. A fun game will encourage everyone to mingle and break the ice. You can also play popular or traditional games to help bridge generational boundaries if grandparents are among the guests.

Play Early
Games make a great icebreaker, so play a game early in the party. Try to schedule one of your games for after everyone arrives, but before food is served and gift opening.

Tie Games to Your Theme
After you have decided on the baby shower theme, including your decorating and menu, choose a game or two that goes with the theme. Also, choose games that are easy to play. If they’re confusing or hard to play, some guests will not have fun.

Be Organized
Prepare your baby shower game materials before the party begins. If one of the games requires writing, make sure that you have enough pens or pencils for everyone. Put all of the baby shower game materials in a place you will remember so you stay organized and no one will be waiting while everyone gets what they need to participate.

Prizes! Prizes!
Games are fun to play, but a great prize makes it even better. You may decide on a game prize that fits with the baby shower theme. Prizes don’t have to be extravagant gifts… just a little reminder for the winner of the great time she had at the baby shower party.

Be Enthusiastic and Take Pictures
If you're excited about the games, your guests will catch your mood. And, make sure to take lots of pictures during the game so that mommy-to-be can have great candid photos for her baby shower scrapbook.