Gender reveal games are a fun way to get guests involved and build anticipation for the big moment. Whether you’re hosting a large party or a small gathering, these interactive games can add excitement and engagement to your gender reveal celebration. Here are 10 fun gender reveal game ideas to try at your party!
1. Old Wives’ Tales Predictions
Create a game based on popular old wives’ tales that supposedly predict the baby’s gender. Before the reveal, have guests answer questions like “Is the mom craving sweet or salty food?” or “Does the mom’s belly look high or low?” Each answer points toward either a boy or girl, and at the end, guests tally up their answers to predict the gender.
How to Play:
- Set up a board or printouts with questions.
- Guests circle their answers and tally the results to cast their final vote for boy or girl.
2. Guess the Baby’s Name
Give guests clues to try and guess the baby’s name. Make it multiple choice or give the first letter of the name. You can also reveal fun facts about the name without giving it away entirely. The guest who guesses correctly (or gets the closest) wins a small prize.
Twist: If you haven’t chosen a name yet, let guests suggest names they think match the gender!
3. Baby Bump Measure
Have each guest cut a piece of string that they think will perfectly fit around the mom-to-be’s baby bump. Once everyone has their string, the mom measures her belly, and whoever has the string closest to the correct size wins.
Tip: You can add humor by letting guests guess high or low, then revealing how close (or far off!) their guesses were.
4. Pink or Blue Balloon Pop
Fill a bunch of balloons with white confetti and one balloon with pink or blue confetti. Hang them up or scatter them around the room. Guests take turns popping the balloons until they find the one that reveals the baby’s gender.
Twist: Add mini prizes to some balloons, so guests have the chance to win small treats as they play.
5. Diaper Changing Challenge
Set up a diaper-changing station and blindfold guests to see who can change a baby doll’s diaper the fastest. For a gender reveal twist, the winning guest gets to pop a balloon or open a box to reveal the baby’s gender!
How to Play:
- Blindfold participants.
- Time each guest to see who can change the diaper fastest (without peeking!).
- The winner gets to take part in the gender reveal moment.
6. Team Pink vs. Team Blue Voting
Set up a voting booth where guests can “cast their vote” for whether they think the baby will be a boy or a girl. You can create voting cards, a chalkboard with tally marks, or even colored ribbons for guests to pin on themselves. At the end, count the votes and compare them to the real reveal.
Twist: Let the winning team be the first to pop a confetti balloon or slice into the reveal cake!
7. Name That Baby Tune
Create a playlist of songs that have the word “baby” in the title, and play snippets for guests to guess the song name. It could be a fun mix of modern hits, classic lullabies, and themed music. The person who guesses the most correct wins a prize, and you can make the reveal after the last song.
How to Play:
- Play a short clip of each song (3-5 seconds).
- Guests write down their guesses.
- The winner is the one with the most correct answers.
8. Baby Photo Match
Before the party, ask guests to send baby photos of themselves. Print them out and hang them up on a wall or board. Guests then have to match the baby photos to the correct adult. This can lead to lots of laughs as everyone tries to figure out who is who! Once the game ends, the gender reveal can take place as a fun wrap-up.
How to Play:
- Pin up baby photos on a wall with numbers.
- Guests write down their guesses for who each baby is.
- The person with the most correct guesses wins!
9. Gender Reveal Piñata
Have a gender reveal piñata filled with either pink or blue confetti, candy, or small toys. Blindfold the parents-to-be (or kids if they’re involved) and let them take turns hitting the piñata until it breaks, revealing the gender in a burst of fun!
Tip: For extra suspense, have guests guess how many swings it will take to break open the piñata!
10. Guess the Baby’s Birthday
If you want to extend the fun beyond the party, have guests guess the baby’s due date and gender on a calendar. Each person can mark a date on a large poster board or write down their guess. Later, when the baby is born, you can award a prize to the person who guessed the closest!
Twist: Add extra elements like time of birth or baby’s weight to make it more challenging.
Wrapping It All Up
These gender reveal games will keep your guests entertained and engaged throughout the party. Whether you’re looking for light-hearted fun or competitive challenges, these ideas offer something for everyone. And of course, they all lead up to the exciting moment of revealing your baby’s gender!