Baby Shower Charades
Act out baby-themed words and phrases — swaddling, teething, bedtime routine — without speaking. Teams compete to guess the most. Loud, physical, and perfect for mixed groups.
Prep Time
10 mins
Players
6–30
Play Time
20–30 mins
How it Works
Teams take turns sending one player to act out baby-themed words or phrases without speaking. Their team has 60 seconds to guess as many as possible. Most guesses over all rounds wins.
Instructions
Prepare the Cards
Write or print 30+ baby-themed words and phrases on separate cards (swaddle, teething, maternity leave, "it's a boy!").
Form Teams
Divide into teams of 3–5. Each team takes turns — one person acts, the rest guess. 60 seconds per turn.
Act It Out
The actor draws a card and acts without speaking, mouthing, or pointing to objects. No letter signs allowed.
Score & Rotate
One point per correct guess within the time limit. Rotate actors within each team. Most points over 5 rounds wins.
Materials Needed
Printed charades cards
or written on slips
Timer
Scoreboard
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