Celebrating the coming of the bundle of joy is a great reason for family and friends to come together. Playing games that everyone can join in will make the party fun and memorable.
Sometimes it feels awkward to host a shower party with guests who are not acquainted. How do you make the party fun for guests who feel uncomfortable with each other? Here are some game ideas that can surely break the ice, and get the fun going.
1. DON’T SAY BABY
This game is the easiest to prepare – with the least material needed. Also, this game can be played from the start to end of the baby shower. That is why many guests love it.
WHAT YOU NEED:
– 5 clothespin for every guest
HOW TO DO IT:
Upon arrival, give each guest 5 clothespin and ask them to pin it on their shirt. Give one instruction – don’t say the word “baby” throughout the party.
This is actually fun because it allows everyone to really listen to everyone during conversations. And because it’s a baby shower, it is almost impossible not to utter the word “baby.” Everytime a guest catches another guest saying the word baby, they get that person’s clothespin and pin it on their shirt. The guest who has the most clothespin collected at the end of the party, wins. It would be fun to have a little prize for the winners too.
2. GUESS WHO?
This is a really great icebreaker and good way for each guest to know a little bit of one another. Its an adorable game actually.
WHAT YOU NEED:
– baby photo of each guest (make sure number each photo)
– number blank list for each guest
– pens or markers
HOW TO DO IT:
When you send out invitations to your list of guests, ask each of them to bring a baby photo. If they don’t have baby photo. Collect all these photos, number each and post them around the venue.
Then, provide each guest a blank numbered list and ask them to go around, look at each picture and guess who is pictured in each photo by writing their name under the corresponding number in the list. See who will have the most correct guesses.
It’s really adorable to see baby photos of everyone, with their cute chubby faces. And it’s a real good way to make everyone feel comfortable.
3. FIND THE GUEST
This is another fun icebreaker that allows each guest to get to know and learn a little about each other while having fun.
WHAT YOU NEED:
– pens
– paper
– computer
– printer or photocopier
HOW TO DO IT:
Gather a few facts about each guest. You can ask them to give you some interesting information about themselves when you send the invitation. You can also give out pens and paper to each guest upon arrival and ask them to write fun facts about themselves. Encode these fun facts without indicating who its from (best to have assistance for encoding while you’re hosting).
Print the list of fun facts and give each guest a copy. Ask them to identify which fact belongs to which by mingling with one another and doing a little chat. At the end of the party, the guest who gets the most correct answer wins. It will also be great to arrange some simple goodies for a prize.
4. WHAT AM I?
Here’s another fun and easy baby shower game that will surely break the ice and get the fun going. This game will also provide opportunity for guest to mingle with one another while testing their knowledge on baby stuff.
WHAT YOU NEED:
– note cards (plain)
– pens
– safety pins (for each guest)
HOW TO DO IT:
Write baby items like “diapers,” “baby bottles,” “crib,” “pacifier,” and so on and pin one at the back of each guest. Ask them to identify or guess the item pinned on their back by mingling with one another asking them “Yes-or-No” questions that will help them guess the item. Once the guest have guessed the item correctly, they will then pin the card on the front of their shirt.
Hope these ideas will be of help to you. These games are quite easy to do and will provide your guests the opportunity to get acquainted and have lots of fun. There may be more fun icebreakers you can come up with, hope these ones here could give you an idea or inspiration.