30 Best Gender Reveal & Baby Shower Games Everyone Will Love
RevealTogether Team•January 17, 2026
30 Best Gender Reveal & Baby Shower Games That'll Make Your Party Unforgettable
Games and activities turn a good party into a memorable one. Whether you're hosting a gender reveal, baby shower, or combined celebration, these games will keep your guests entertained and engaged.
Gender Prediction Games
These games are perfect for the buildup before the big reveal!
1. Cast Your Vote
How to Play:
- •Set up a voting station with "Boy" and "Girl" options
- •Guests vote when they arrive
- •Tally the results before the reveal
- •See who guessed correctly!
What You Need:
- •Voting cards or slips
- •Two jars or boxes
- •Tally board
Pro Tip: Use colored marbles—pink and blue—for a visual voting display.
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With RevealTogether, guests can vote digitally before the reveal, and everyone sees the results displayed before the synchronized countdown!
2. Old Wives' Tales Quiz
How to Play:
- •Create a quiz based on traditional gender prediction myths
- •Questions about mom's cravings, carrying position, etc.
- •Guests guess boy or girl based on each "sign"
- •Reveal the truth alongside each myth
Sample Questions:
- •Mom is craving sweet foods (Girl) or salty (Boy)?
- •Baby's heart rate is above 140 (Girl) or below (Boy)?
- •Mom's skin is glowing (Boy) or breaking out (Girl)?
3. Baby Bump Measuring Game
How to Play:
- •Guests cut string to guess the size of mom's belly
- •Each person wraps their string around mom's bump
- •Closest guess wins!
What You Need:
- •Ball of yarn or ribbon
- •Scissors
4. Gender Reveal Bingo
How to Play:
- •Create bingo cards with gender-related predictions
- •As the party progresses, mark off squares
- •First to get bingo during the reveal wins!
Bingo Square Ideas:
- •"Grandma cries"
- •"Someone says 'I knew it!'"
- •"Dad gets emotional"
- •"Someone takes a video"
- •"Confetti everywhere"
5. Baby Name Guessing Game
How to Play:
- •Guests write down their baby name suggestions
- •Separate by boy names and girl names
- •Parents review after the reveal
- •Fun keepsake for baby book!
Classic Baby Shower Games
These time-tested games work for any baby celebration.
6. Don't Say "Baby"
How to Play:
- •Each guest gets a clothespin or necklace
- •If you say "baby," you lose your pin to whoever catches you
- •Person with most pins at the end wins
Duration: Entire party
7. Baby Word Scramble
How to Play:
- •Create a list of scrambled baby-related words
- •Set a timer (3-5 minutes)
- •Most correct answers wins
Sample Words:
- •TEOLTB → BOTTLE
- •EIPDRA → DIAPER
- •CIFIPAER → PACIFIER
- •RLEOTRSL → STROLLER
8. Guess the Baby Food
How to Play:
- •Remove labels from 10 baby food jars
- •Number each jar
- •Guests taste and guess the flavor
- •Most correct guesses wins
What You Need:
- •10 baby food jars (various flavors)
- •Plastic spoons
- •Answer sheets
9. Baby Price is Right
How to Play:
- •Display baby items (diapers, formula, clothes, toys)
- •Guests guess the price of each item
- •Closest to actual price without going over wins
Items to Include:
- •Pack of diapers
- •Baby monitor
- •Car seat
- •Onesie pack
- •Baby bottle set
10. Who Knows Mommy Best?
How to Play:
- •Prepare questions about the mom-to-be
- •Guests write their answers
- •Mom reveals correct answers
- •Highest score wins
Sample Questions:
- •What was mom's first job?
- •What's her biggest craving?
- •What's her hidden talent?
- •What was her childhood nickname?
Interactive Group Games
Get everyone moving and laughing!
11. Diaper Changing Race
How to Play:
- •Teams race to diaper a baby doll
- •Blindfolded for extra difficulty
- •Fastest correct diaper wins
What You Need:
- •Baby dolls
- •Diapers
- •Blindfolds
- •Timer
12. Baby Bottle Chug
How to Play:
- •Fill baby bottles with a beverage (juice, milk, or adult beverages)
- •Race to finish the bottle
- •First to empty their bottle wins
Fun Variations:
- •Use different sized nipples for varying difficulty
- •Team relay race
13. Pregnant Balloon Pop
How to Play:
- •Guests put a balloon under their shirt
- •Race to tie shoes, pick up items from floor
- •First to complete tasks without popping wins
14. Baby Sketch Artist
How to Play:
- •Guests hold paper plates on their heads
- •Draw a baby based on instructions
- •"Draw a circle for the head... add two eyes..."
- •Funniest/best drawing wins
15. Musical Baby Items
How to Play:
- •Like musical chairs, but passing a baby item
- •When music stops, person holding item is out
- •Or they must answer a baby trivia question
Creative & Unique Games
Stand out with these original ideas!
16. Baby Predictions Card
How to Play:
- •Guests fill out prediction cards
- •Date of birth, weight, length, hair color, eye color
- •Parents save cards and check after baby arrives
- •Closest predictions win prizes (sent later!)
17. Build a Baby Registry
How to Play:
- •Teams compete to list essential baby items
- •Categories: feeding, sleeping, clothing, travel, bath
- •Most complete list wins
- •Bonus: Parents get gift ideas!
18. Baby Emoji Pictionary
How to Play:
- •Display emoji combinations representing baby items
- •Guests guess what each represents
- •👶🍼 = Baby Bottle
- •👶🚗💺 = Car Seat
- •😴🎵📦 = Music Box/Mobile
19. Nursery Rhyme Quiz
How to Play:
- •Read the first line of nursery rhymes
- •Guests complete the rhyme
- •Test knowledge of classic children's songs
Examples:
- •"Twinkle, twinkle..." → "little star"
- •"Rock-a-bye baby..." → "on the treetop"
- •"Mary had a..." → "little lamb"
20. Celebrity Baby Match
How to Play:
- •Match celebrity parents to their baby names
- •Display photos of celebrities
- •Guests guess the unique baby names
Examples:
- •Beyoncé & Jay-Z → Blue Ivy, Rumi, Sir
- •Elon Musk → X Æ A-12
- •Gwyneth Paltrow → Apple
Virtual-Friendly Games
Perfect for hybrid celebrations or fully virtual events!
21. Virtual Voting & Predictions
How to Play:
- •Guests submit predictions online before the event
- •Display vote tallies during the virtual reveal
- •Everyone sees results before countdown
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RevealTogether includes built-in voting and prediction features that display beautifully during your synchronized reveal!
22. Online Baby Bingo
How to Play:
- •Send digital bingo cards before the event
- •Play via video call
- •First to complete a row calls out "Bingo!"
Digital Tools:
- •My Free Bingo Cards (online generator)
- •Canva templates
23. Virtual Scavenger Hunt
How to Play:
- •Call out items for guests to find in their homes
- •"Find something pink!"
- •"Grab a baby photo of yourself!"
- •First to show on camera wins points
24. Name That Baby Tune
How to Play:
- •Play clips of children's songs or lullabies
- •Guests identify the song title
- •Works great over video call
25. Two Truths and a Lie: Parent Edition
How to Play:
- •Parents share three statements about their pregnancy/parenting plans
- •Guests guess which one is false
- •Fun way to learn about the parents-to-be
Quick 5-Minute Games
Short on time? These are fast and fun!
26. Baby Item Memory Game
How to Play:
- •Display a tray of baby items for 30 seconds
- •Remove from view
- •Guests write down as many as they remember
- •Most items remembered wins
27. Guess the Baby Photo
How to Play:
- •Collect baby photos from guests beforehand
- •Display during party
- •Guests match photos to adult guests
28. Speed Nursery Decorating
How to Play:
- •Teams race to arrange miniature nursery items
- •Crib, dresser, mobile, etc.
- •Best/fastest arrangement wins
29. Baby Charades
How to Play:
- •Act out baby-related activities
- •Changing a diaper
- •Rocking baby to sleep
- •Dealing with a tantrum
30. Advice Cards for Parents
How to Play:
- •More activity than game
- •Guests write parenting advice on cards
- •Parents read aloud and guess who wrote each
- •Meaningful keepsake
Game Planning Tips
How Many Games to Plan
| Party Length | Number of Games |
|---|---|
| 1-2 hours | 2-3 games |
| 2-3 hours | 4-5 games |
| 3+ hours | 5-7 games |
Prize Ideas
Budget-Friendly:
- •Candy bars
- •Mini candles
- •Lip balm
- •Hand sanitizer
- •Coffee shop gift cards ($5)
Mid-Range:
- •Wine bottle
- •Bath bombs set
- •Photo frame
- •Scented candles
Premium:
- •Spa gift cards
- •Restaurant gift cards
- •Beauty products
Game Organization Tips
- •Prep materials in advance—label and organize by game
- •Assign a game host if you're busy as host
- •Test virtual games before the event
- •Have backup games in case some fall flat
- •Keep instructions simple—confusion kills fun
Games by Party Type
Best for Gender Reveal Parties:
- •Cast Your Vote (#1)
- •Old Wives' Tales Quiz (#2)
- •Gender Reveal Bingo (#4)
- •Baby Name Guessing (#5)
- •Predictions Card (#16)
Best for Baby Showers:
- •Don't Say Baby (#6)
- •Baby Price is Right (#9)
- •Who Knows Mommy Best (#10)
- •Diaper Changing Race (#11)
- •Advice Cards (#30)
Best for Combined Events:
- •All prediction games first
- •Reveal in the middle
- •Baby shower games after
- •End with meaningful activities
Ready to Plan Your Celebration?
Now that you have games sorted, check out these other planning resources:
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Planning a virtual or hybrid celebration? RevealTogether includes interactive elements like voting and countdown features that work perfectly alongside your party games!
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