Mommy Or Daddy Quiz
Introduction
Baby showers in the US have a vibe all their own. Sure, there are the cupcakes, the diaper cakes, and those tiny onesies everyone gushes over but the real magic usually happens when people are laughing together. And nothing gets the room going quite like the games.
Games break the ice when guests don’t all know each other, keep the energy from dipping after food, and give the parents-to-be stories they’ll remember long after the baby arrives. Out of all the games out there, one has a special way of pulling everyone in: The Mommy or Daddy Game.
It’s quick, it’s playful, and it’s always good for a mix of “aww” moments and ridiculous laughter. Guests get to make guesses about the couple, the couple gets to laugh at the guesses, and suddenly the whole room is buzzing. If you’re after a baby shower idea that doesn’t take hours to prep but feels personal, this is the one.
What You’ll Need
- Printable game cards or answer sheets (Etsy has plenty of cute ones, or you can whip some up in Canva).
- Pens or pencils (bulk packs from Walmart, Target, or Amazon).
- Answer sheet from the parents-to-be (filled out beforehand so there’s no second-guessing mid-game).
- Optional add-ons: Mommy/Daddy paddles (super easy DIY with craft sticks and cardstock), Mini whiteboards for group play.
How to Play
- Prepare the Questions: Before the party, have the couple answer a set of fun questions about themselves. Mix in sweet and silly.
- Hand Out Supplies: Give guests their cards, pens, or paddles.
- Explain the Rules: The host reads a question out loud. Everyone guesses “Mommy” or “Daddy.”
- Reveal the Answers: The couple says who it actually applies to. Extra fun if they add a quick story.
- Keep Score: Guests get one point for every correct answer.
- Name a Winner: Whoever has the most points at the end wins a prize.
- Game time: about 10–15 minutes.
- Works with any crowd size cozy living room or big hall, doesn’t matter.
Fun Variations
Paddle Showdown: Instead of writing, guests hold up Mommy/Daddy paddles at the same time. The sea of signs makes for great photos.
Couple’s Hot Seat: Sit the parents-to-be back-to-back and have them raise their own paddles. The laughs happen when their answers don’t match.
Team Play: Divide the room into “Team Mommy” and “Team Daddy.” Each side votes together it gets loud fast.
Virtual Version: On Zoom? Share questions on screen or in the chat. Guests type answers, and you tally points live.
Kid-Friendly Twist: If younger kids are there, throw in easy prompts like, “Who makes the silliest faces?”
Why Guests Love It
- Everyone thinks they know the couple, so the guessing feels natural.
- It’s interactive. No one’s just watching everyone’s part of it.
- It’s funny. The answers and little stories always get laughs.
- It’s meaningful. The couple gets to share a slice of their personality in a way that feels sweet, not staged.
- By the time the game wraps up, you’ll notice something sweet guests who hardly knew each other at the start are suddenly swapping jokes and laughing like old friends. And honestly, that’s the kind of vibe every baby shower needs.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, a baby shower isn’t really about the pile of presents or how perfect the decorations look. It’s about marking a big life moment, soaking up the joy in the room, and making the parents-to-be feel surrounded by love and laughter. The Mommy or Daddy Game manages to roll all of that into one short, goofy, and surprisingly memorable activity.
It doesn’t matter if your shower is an intimate living room gathering or a big blowout at a rented venue this game works everywhere. It shines a light on the couple, keeps guests entertained, and gives everyone a story to take home.
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