Pin The Pacifier
Introduction
This is one of those games where the rules are simple, but the results are almost always ridiculous. Pin the Pacifier is a baby shower staple, and for good reason it’s goofy, lighthearted, and gets people laughing without needing any explanation.
Whether someone’s a baby shower regular or it’s their first time ever hearing the words 'diaper cake,' they’ll get the hang of this one fast. It’s classic party game energy, but baby-themed and yes, someone will definitely stick the pacifier on the forehead. Or the ear. Or completely off the poster.
Best of all, you don’t need much to make it work just a big baby face, some paper pacifiers, and a group of people willing to be mildly embarrassed.
What You’ll Need
- A printed poster or hand-drawn picture of a baby’s face big enough to see from across the room
- Cut-out paper pacifiers (one for each player), or use stickers or felt with tape on the back
- A blindfold scarf, bandana, or even a clean baby onesie in a pinch
- Tape, pins, or reusable adhesive to attach pacifiers to the poster
- A small prize for the winner (or a snack, let’s be honest snacks are always a win)
How to Play
- Hang the baby face poster at eye level in a spot with some open space around it. You’ll want room for spinning and stumbling without knocking over a table.
- Blindfold the first player, give them a pacifier sticker (or whatever you're using), and spin them around gently 2–3 times. Don’t overdo it unless you want someone crashing into the snack table.
- Point them toward the poster and let them try to stick the pacifier where it belongs right on the baby’s mouth. Most will land... nowhere close.
- After each turn, mark where the pacifier landed with a name or number so you can tell who got closest.
- Once everyone’s had a go, figure out who placed their pacifier nearest to the mouth and hand out a little prize or just bragging rights. Both are good.
Fun Variations
Use a real baby photo from the parents-to-be (with permission!) for the poster
Add other targets like a bottle, a rattle, or 'pin the diaper on the baby'
Have kids and adults compete in separate rounds (kids usually win, somehow)
Let the person who goes last wear noise-canceling headphones too, just for chaos
Play music and make guests dance in place before spinning to make it extra goofy
Why Guests Love It
- It’s easy to jump into, even for guests who aren’t big on games
- Everyone looks ridiculous in the best way
- It brings out that old-school party vibe without trying too hard
- It breaks the ice and gets people laughing, especially when the pacifiers end up on the baby’s nose or forehead
Conclusion
Pin the Pacifier might be simple, but it never gets old. It’s just the right mix of harmless embarrassment and friendly competition the kind of game where people cheer, laugh, and maybe fall over a little. If you want one solid laugh-out-loud moment at your baby shower without needing a whole production setup, this is it. Grab the poster, grab a blindfold, and let the chaos begin.
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