The first types of games that could be played at a baby shower to get people to interact with one another are those that are referred to as ice breakers. These games allow those who may not know many others to relax and meet new people. Ice breakers should be played throughout the duration of the shower with the prizes awarded at the end of the party. Here are two type of games that are sure to get everyone in on the fun.
The Baby Word Game
With this interactive game have someone hand out a small item such as an appropriately colored button or ribbon as they arrive at the party. Each time a guest hears someone say the word "baby" they are allowed to take that person's ribbon or button for their own collection. But the game doesn't end for the person whose object was taken, they in turn can always take someone else's if they hear them say the key word! This way the game continues to the end of the shower, no one is ever "out" and the person with the most objects collected at the end of the event wins the prize.
The "Whodunnit" Game
This popular ice breaker game is played at many types of parties, not just baby showers and is also simple to do. All of the guests are provided with a list of phrases and traits such as "Has more than one sibling" or "Has blue eyes" or "Was born in June". Guest are then instructed to socialize with one another to learn who fits what phrase and to list their name near the appropriate phrase. The guest with the most names at the end of the shower wins a prize.
Party Games: With some of the introductions and socializing over, it is time to get down to a couple of party games. Really, you can play any kind of party game you wish, but in keeping with the theme of the day try to incorporate some ideas that evoke baby shower imagery. Get creative and try to come up with games which aren't typical of some of the baby showers you have attended. If you don't have any ideas of where to start then try the ideas listed below.
Baby-Themed Pictionary
This popular group game is easily adaptable to a baby shower theme. Guests should be divided into equal teams and be given words related to babies and pregnancy to draw for their teammates to guess. All it takes is a marker, a large pad of paper, a dry-erase board or even a chalkboard for the fun to begin. This type of game is a great way for people to make new friends and can also be a fun learning experience.
Baby Scattergories
This fun and easy game is also simple to adapt to a baby shower theme. Think of baby-related categories such as popular baby names, brands of diapers, or essential baby care items. Now pick some relatively simple letters for guests to think of a word beginning with that letter for each of the listed categories within a set amount of time. After time is up, all duplicate words are eliminated and the guest left with the most words is the big winner.
Baby showers are a fun time for the mother-to-be and all of her friends. Take the time to make everyone feel included and above all else, make the baby shower fun! No one wants to attend a dull shower, so make this one a shower to remember.
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