Fun and Engaging Baby Shower Games for Your Low Key or Restaurant Celebration

Baby showers are all about celebrating the soon-to-be mother and her little one on the way. To make the occasion memorable, incorporating engaging baby shower games is a fantastic idea. If you're hosting your baby shower in a restaurant, you might be looking for games that don't require a lot of space or mobility and can be enjoyed around the table. You might also want something a little more timid and considerate to the surrounding tables than the classic "smear a nappy with marmite or nutella and make someone lick it to guess the contents" game! Here are some delightful, table-friendly game ideas that will keep your guests entertained and engaged.

1. Predict the Baby's Stats

A baby shower classic, this game is all about making predictions. Each guest will guess the baby's birth date, time of birth, weight, and length. You can make it more interesting by adding categories like hair color or who the baby will look like more – mom or dad? Provide each guest with a card to jot down their predictions. Once the baby arrives, the person with the most accurate guesses wins. This game not only involves everyone but also creates a lovely memento for the parents-to-be. You can buy baby prediction cards on Amazon (affiliate link) or Etsy.

2. Anagrams of Baby Items

This game will get your guests' brains working as they try to decipher mixed-up words related to baby items. Prior to the shower, prepare a list of anagrams, which could include words like "bib" (brought to life as "ibb"), "diaper" (shuffled to "repaid"), or "stroller" (scrambled as "rerolls"). Distribute the list to each guest and start the timer. The person who solves the most anagrams in the allotted time wins.

3. Baby Name Race

Want to help the parents-to-be brainstorm some names? The Baby Name Race is a great game that'll get everyone's creative juices flowing. The aim is to come up with a baby name for each letter of the alphabet. You can either specify a gender or leave it open to any names. Once everyone has their lists, take turns reading them out loud, crossing off any duplicates. The person with the most unique names wins. It's not just fun – you might help the parents-to-be find their perfect baby name!

4. Baby-Themed Pictionary

Who doesn't love a classic game of Pictionary? This version will be all about baby-related phrases and items. Each person takes turns drawing while the rest of the group guesses what baby-related phrase or item they're sketching. You can use a small whiteboard or paper pads for drawing. This game will inevitably lead to much laughter as guests showcase their drawing skills (or lack thereof).

5. Celebrity Baby Names

Celebrities are known for their unique and sometimes downright bizarre baby names. In this game, you'll list out a series of celebrity parents and ask your guests to write down the names of their children. Whoever gets the most correct wins! This game is always a good giggle and gets everyone chatting about their favorite celebrities.

6. Nursery Rhyme Quiz

A simple yet nostalgic game, the Nursery Rhyme Quiz is perfect for testing your guests' memory. Before the shower, prepare a list of incomplete nursery rhymes and hand them out to your guests. The goal is to complete the rhymes. For example, "Hickory, dickory, dock, the mouse ran up the..." The person who fills in the most rhymes correctly wins.

These baby shower games are perfect for keeping your guests entertained while seated around a table in a restaurant. Each game encourages interaction, laughter, and a little friendly competition. So, as you plan the baby shower, consider these table-friendly games to ensure a day of fun and lasting memories.