# 6 Baby Shower Games for Adults, with Rules and a Word Scramble

Choose six baby shower games for adults, including a baby word scramble with answers, printable bingo, a memory tray and nursery drawing prompts.

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Published: 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Baby shower games give guests something to do together before they know everyone's name. Choose one or two that fit the group: a word scramble for people who like puzzles, bingo for a larger table, or a drawing game when the conversation could use a playful start.

The six games here use baby items, nursery objects and invented stories. Nobody has to share family history, predict anything about the baby, or prove how much they know about parenting. Guests can play in pairs, watch, or pass. The preparation and playing times below are planning estimates, not timings from a hosted event.

## Choose a game for your group

| Game | Suggested playing time | Best group | Main materials |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Baby word scramble | 5 minutes, then 3 for answers | Individuals or pairs | The ten puzzles below, paper and pens |
| Baby shower bingo | Allow a flexible 15-25 minute slot | Up to 24 players or pairs | Printable cards, calling slips and pens |
| What's in the baby bag? | About 8 minutes | Individuals or small teams | Ten listed baby items, a tray and a cloth |
| Draw the nursery | About 12 minutes | Two teams | Eight prompts, paper and pens |
| Baby-item A to Z | 5 minutes, then 5 to compare | Pairs | Paper marked A to Z and pens |
| The teddy bear's first adventure | About 10 minutes | Groups of four to six | Paper, pens and the story prompts below |

The bingo slot can run longer because the calls are random. If you need a firm stopping time, choose the scramble or A-to-Z game instead. A [Baby in Bloom brunch](/stories/baby-in-bloom-brunch) can fit one short game between the meal and dessert, with paper available afterward for anyone who wants to continue.

## 1. Baby word scramble

**Time:** Five minutes to solve, then about three minutes to check. **Materials:** One copy of the ten scrambled words per person or pair, plus pens. **Preparation:** Copy or print the puzzle table without the answer key.

All ten answers are baby or nursery words, and each answer uses every letter in its puzzle exactly once. Tell guests how long they have before starting. Partners may discuss their answers; players can skip a difficult word and return to it.

| No. | Scrambled letters | A small clue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | T A R L E T | A toy that makes a sound |
| 2 | T O O B I E S | Tiny footwear |
| 3 | K E T B L A N | Something soft to wrap up in |
| 4 | B A L L U L Y | A gentle song |
| 5 | S E O N I E | A one-piece baby garment |
| 6 | R E P R O M | Another one-piece outfit |
| 7 | T E N M I T S | A pair of little hand coverings |
| 8 | L E R S T O L R | A wheeled ride |
| 9 | Y R E N U R S | A room for a baby |
| 10 | G N I B U N T | A string of small flags |

Award one point per correctly unscrambled word, for a maximum of ten. Read the answers aloud and let players check their sheets. Spacing and capitalization do not matter. If several people have the highest score, share the win.

### Word scramble answer key

1. RATTLE
2. BOOTIES
3. BLANKET
4. LULLABY
5. ONESIE
6. ROMPER
7. MITTENS
8. STROLLER
9. NURSERY
10. BUNTING

For a less competitive version, solve the first word together and leave the rest on the table for guests to complete while chatting. The original puzzle and key above are both included on this page, so there is no separate answer download to find.

## 2. Baby shower bingo

**Time:** Allow a flexible 15-25 minute slot; the round ends at the first checked winning call. **Materials:** One different card per player or pair, a pen, all 48 calling slips, the host's list and a bowl. **Preparation:** Print and cut the slips before the shower.

Download our [24-card baby shower bingo set](/stories/baby-shower-bingo-printable), which includes A4 and US Letter PDFs. The cards contain baby-themed words, so this version works whether or not gifts are opened.

Everyone marks the middle FREE square. The host mixes all 48 folded slips, draws one at a time without replacement, reads the phrase and records it on the calling list. Players mark only an exact match on their own card.

Five marked squares across, down or along a complete corner-to-corner diagonal win. When someone calls Bingo, pause and check their line against the words already drawn. Check other claims from the same call and share the win if more than one is valid. A false claim simply means play continues. Return every slip to the bowl and clear the cards before a new round.

## 3. What's in the baby bag?

**Time:** Two minutes to look, three to remember, and about three to check. **Materials:** A tray, a cloth, paper and pens, plus ten items: a bib, bootie, baby hat, rattle, board book, washcloth, rubber duck, baby spoon, diaper and small teddy bear. **Preparation:** Arrange the items on the tray, uncovered until play begins.

Let everyone see the tray for two minutes. Carry it to seated guests if needed, then put it away and cover it. Give people three minutes to write down as many of the ten objects as they remember. Teams of two or three can discuss one shared list.

Uncover the tray and count one point per correct item. Accept ordinary equivalents such as "nappy" for "diaper" or "little bear" for "teddy bear." Count each object once, even if someone lists both a general and a specific name. The highest score wins, with ties shared.

If you do not have the objects, write those ten names on separate large cards and use them for a word-memory version. Tell guests which version you are playing. Nobody needs to explain how unfamiliar equipment is used.

## 4. Draw the nursery

**Time:** About twelve minutes for eight prompts. **Materials:** Several sheets of paper and a thick pen per team, plus the eight prompt slips below. **Preparation:** Write one prompt on each slip and fold them.

Use these prompts: **rocking chair, teddy bear, baby stroller, rubber duck, stack of blocks, baby booties, night light, toy train**. Split into two teams and take turns sending a willing artist. Let each artist see one slip, then give their team one minute to guess from the drawing.

Artists can draw pictures and arrows, but may not use letters, numbers, spoken clues or gestures. A correct answer within the minute earns one point. Accept a clear equivalent such as "pram" for "baby stroller"; agree on an answer before passing the next slip. Other teams wait rather than calling out.

Use one new prompt each turn, with four turns for each team. Count the points and share a tie. Guests who would rather guess can stay in that role throughout. There is no separate prize for artistic ability.

## 5. Baby-item A to Z

**Time:** Five minutes to write, then five to compare. **Materials:** One sheet per pair with the alphabet down the side, plus pens. **Preparation:** Write the rule at the top: "One baby, nursery or children's play item for each starting letter."

Set a five-minute timer. Pairs try to fill as many letters as they can, with one object per letter. A can be "activity mat," B can be "bib," and C can be "changing mat." Leave a difficult letter blank rather than inventing an object.

Use the first letter of the usual item name. Adding "baby" to every answer does not create new categories, and the same object cannot score under two names. A teddy bear listed under T, for example, cannot also score as "bear" under B. Proper brand names and people's names do not count.

Each valid filled letter earns one point; answers may repeat across different pairs. Read the lists together, ask a pair to explain any unfamiliar item, and settle doubtful entries as a group. Count a clear everyday item generously. The highest total wins, and equal totals share the win. There is no requirement to fill all 26 letters.

## 6. The teddy bear's first adventure

**Time:** About ten minutes, including optional reading. **Materials:** One sheet and a pen per group of four to six. **Preparation:** Put these four prompts on each sheet: **a tiny suitcase, a toy train, a missing bootie, a bedtime song**.

Start each story with: "On the morning of the shower, a small teddy bear found a tiny suitcase by the door." The first person adds one sentence, then passes the sheet to the next willing writer. Everyone can see the story so far. Continue for two rounds around the group, working all four prompts into the adventure before the last sentence.

The final writer supplies an ending. Invite a volunteer from each group to read the story aloud, or leave it on the table for others to read. There are no points or judged winners. A guest can suggest a sentence for someone else to write, draw a small picture alongside the story, or pass the sheet along.

If the guest of honor would like to keep the stories, ask the writers before collecting them. The invented teddy bear gives the game a baby-shower theme without turning the parents or their future into a guessing exercise.

## Set out only what you plan to use

For a separate picture-word puzzle, try our [free baby shower emoji game](/stories/baby-shower-emoji-game). It includes twelve original clues, a text alternative and separate player and host PDFs in A4 and US Letter. Use it in place of another written game if you want to keep the activity window short.

Choose the games before printing and buying supplies. For a group that enjoys puzzles, the scramble and bingo are enough. For guests who prefer talking, set out the story prompts and leave room for conversation. A memory tray can also double as a small display before the game begins.

Put pens, papers and the host's answer sheets together so setup does not interrupt the gathering. Tell guests when a timed game begins, read the rules aloud, and explain the shared-win rule before offering a prize. Once the game ends, leave people time to finish their conversation.

For a quiet keepsake activity, the [wishes for baby cards](/stories/wishes-for-baby-printable) offer prompted and open writing space without points or winners. Ask the parents whether they would like to keep the notes, and let guests choose whether to write or share them.

Once you have chosen the games and their winner rules, use the [baby shower prize planner](/stories/baby-shower-prizes) to count team prizes, ties and a reserve before buying.

## Images from this guide

![Blank paper and pens on a wooden coffee table between comfortable seats, with a teddy bear and supply tray](https://feteandfig.com/images/baby-shower-games-activity-corner-photo-1600.webp)

Give the optional games a comfortable place with room to write. AI-created styling concept.

![Ten baby items spaced on a wooden memory tray, including a bib, bootie, hat, rattle, book and teddy bear](https://feteandfig.com/images/baby-shower-games-memory-tray-photo-1600.webp)

Keep the ten memory objects separate so guests can see each one. AI-created styling concept.

![Two blank sketchpads, broad pens and folded prompt slips arranged with a closed green folder](https://feteandfig.com/images/baby-shower-games-drawing-supplies-photo-1600.webp)

Prepare the drawing materials and folded prompts before the game begins. AI-created styling concept.