The best baby shower games for men are quick, a little competitive, and don’t ask them to know anything about babies. Think races, trivia about the dad-to-be, and blind taste tests. Skip the cutesy fill-in-the-blank sheets and the belly-guessing; guys will play almost anything if there’s a winner and a bit of trash talk.
That holds whether you’re hosting a mixed party or a dad-focused one, and our printable game packs include several of these in a format you can print in minutes. More baby shower games sit on the homepage if you want a bigger menu.
What do guys actually enjoy at a baby shower?
Competitions with a clear result. Anything with a timer, a goal, and a rematch option works. They also like games where they get to be funny: a roast of the dad-to-be, a bad-guess bonus, a ridiculous prize. What they tend to avoid is anything that feels like homework or a craft project.
Which games work best?
1. Diaper Change Race
Two teams, each with a doll and a diaper. First to fasten it correctly wins. Dads in the audience will heckle, and it makes for photos.
2. Baby Bottle Chug
Two players race to finish a bottle of juice or water. Use a bottle with a wide nipple, and have a rematch ready.
3. Stroller Assembly Race
Give two teams a boxed stroller or a play set to put together against the clock, with instructions allowed or banned, your call. Use a cheap folding stroller or build from a flat-pack toy. It’s the one game on this list that rewards patience.
4. The Price Is Right: Baby Gear Edition
Guess prices on strollers, car seats, and monitors. Dads who’ve been through it will win; the rest will be shocked and amused.
5. Guess the Baby Food
A blind taste test of jarred baby food. It’s disgusting in a way that turns out to be fun, especially for the person who guesses “sweet potato” at everything.
6. Don’t Say Baby
A clothespin on every collar. The person with the most at the end wins.
7. How Well Do You Know the Dad-to-Be?
Ten trivia questions about him: first car, worst haircut, most embarrassing college story. His friends will compete hard, and the answers make a great roast.
8. Dad Joke Contest
Each guest submits one dad joke; the group votes for the best (or worst). The winner gets the title and a prize.
9. Name That Lullaby
Play 10 seconds of ten songs. Include a couple that are lullabies in disguise (a famous movie theme, for example). First to name it takes the point.
10. Mom or Dad
The parents-to-be answer questions in advance, and the guests guess who said what. It’s the one sentimental game that guys reliably enjoy, because they’re laughing at the couple and not performing; see the mommy and daddy game for details.
How do you get the guys to join?
Ask the dad-to-be to open with the first game, so it feels like his party. Keep rounds under 10 minutes and put the competitive ones before the food. Offer prizes guys like (a gift card to a coffee shop, a small bottle of something nice, or a bag of good snacks) instead of candles. We list more in prizes for baby shower games.
For mixed parties, see coed baby shower games and baby shower games for couples. If the crowd likes dry humor, baby shower games for adults goes further. Or begin with our free 5-game starter pack and see what lands.
Frequently asked questions
What baby shower games do guys like?
Competitive ones with a clear winner: diaper races, bottle chugs, trivia about the dad-to-be, and blind taste tests. They tend to skip anything that feels like a worksheet.
Do men play games at baby showers?
They do when the games are short, funny, and a little competitive. Forced participation in belly or baby-care games is where they check out.
What are good baby shower games for a dad-focused shower?
Diaper change race, stroller assembly, dad-to-be trivia, and a dad joke contest all suit a shower built around the father.
How long should the games be for a mixed crowd?
Keep each game to about 10 minutes and the whole games block to about 30. That leaves plenty of room for food and conversation.