Free printable baby shower bingo: cards, rules and ideas
Baby shower bingo keeps everyone watching while the gifts are opened, and it needs no preparation from the guests. Each guest gets a board of 24 gift ideas around a free center square. When the parent-to-be opens a gift that is on your board, you mark it. The first to complete a row shouts "Bingo!" and wins a small prize.
Every guest gets a different board
Identical boards mean everyone wins at once. The free baby shower game maker shuffles the squares, so each sheet in the PDF is different. Set Number of sheets to your guest count plus a few spares, and download one PDF. Want a completely new set? Change the Shuffle number.
How to play gift bingo
- Hand out a board and a pen to each guest before the gifts are opened.
- As each gift is opened, guests mark the square if that item is on their board.
- The center square is free.
- The first guest with five in a row (across, down or diagonal) calls "Bingo!" and wins.
- Keep playing for second and third place, or switch to a full-board round.
Tip: ask a friend to read out each gift as it is opened. It keeps the game moving and helps the parents remember who gave what.
Variations
- Four corners: the first to mark all four corners wins. Quick and good for small groups.
- X marks the spot: both diagonals.
- Blackout: the whole board. Best for big showers with lots of gifts.
- Baby word bingo: replace gifts with words guests will hear during the party, such as "due date", "nursery" or "sleepless".
- Virtual shower: send each guest a different PNG or PDF page by message, and play over video while the gifts are opened.
60 ideas for the bingo squares
The game maker starts with 28 common gifts. Edit the list to match the registry, so squares actually get marked. One item per line, at least 24.
- Clothing: onesie, sleepsuit, socks, mittens, sun hat, knitted hat, bib, cardigan, booties, swaddle, sleep sack, scratch mitts.
- Feeding: baby bottles, bottle brush, breast pump, nursing pillow, burp cloths, pacifier, teether, high chair, sippy cup, bottle warmer.
- Diapering and bath: diapers, wipes, diaper bag, diaper cream, changing pad, baby bath tub, hooded towel, washcloths, lotion, baby shampoo.
- Nursery and sleep: crib sheets, blanket, mobile, night light, baby monitor, white noise machine, crib, rocking chair, laundry basket, nursery art.
- Out and about: stroller, car seat, car seat toy, baby carrier, sunshade, stroller blanket, travel cot, stroller organizer.
- Play and books: rattle, teddy bear, play mat, picture books, soft blocks, stacking cups, bath toys, baby book, photo album, gift card.
How many cards to print
- One board per guest, plus three to five spares for late arrivals.
- Print one board per page on A4 or US Letter so the squares are easy to read across a room.
- Use card stock (200 to 250 gsm) if guests will write on their laps, or hand out clipboards.
- For a printer that is low on ink, choose the Mono Line black and white theme.
More on paper and sizes in our printing tips.
Prize ideas
- Scented candle, hand cream or a nice soap.
- Fancy chocolate or a box of macarons.
- A plant in a small pot.
- A coffee shop gift card.
- A mini bottle of bubbly, or a sparkling juice for non-drinkers.
Questions
Is the baby shower bingo free?
Yes. Make and print as many boards as you need, with no sign-up.
Can I add my own squares?
Yes. Edit the list in the Bingo section, one item per line. You need at least 24 items; more items give more varied boards.
Can I add the parents' names?
Yes. Type them in the subtitle, for example "for Emma & Jake", and choose a title or keep "Baby Shower Bingo".
What if two guests call bingo at once?
Both win, or let them draw a tie-breaker: the guest whose due date guess is closest, or a quick rock-paper-scissors.
Are there other shower games?
Yes. The same maker prints baby prediction cards and advice cards for the parents-to-be. See also our baby shower game ideas.