Rattle Relay
Introduction
You know that moment when someone says, 'Let’s race with baby rattles' and you wonder, ‘Is this a baby shower or lockdown madness?’ That’s the spirit we’re going for.
Rattle Relay is simple: carry a rattle like it’s your most precious cargo, run (or wiggle) your way to the line, pass it off, and hope nobody drops it. The more ridiculous you make it, the better it gets.
It’s chaotic, fun, and perfect for shaking off party stiffness. Because yes adulting can involve toy props too.
What You’ll Need
- A couple of rattles or baby toys that are easy to carry (nothing fragile).
- Open space indoors or out clear enough to run or shuffle around without bumping into lamps or guests.
- Some markers or tape to draw start and end lines (duct tape is your friend).
- Optional props to up the silliness: bibs, baby hats, stuffed animals whatever makes people smile (or cringe).
How to Play
- Split people into teams two or more depending on how many came to the party. Make sure the teams have balanced energy levels (don’t send all the extroverts together unless the rest want to sit and cheer).
- First person in each team takes the rattle, runs (or shuffles awkwardly) to the finish line, and passes it off. Then the next person goes. The goal? Be the first team to complete the relay.
- If someone drops the rattle? They pick it up and keep going. No shame, just giggles.
- You can spice it up: maybe the pass has to happen while hopping, or singing a nursery rhyme, or walking backwards whatever adds chaos.
- The first team to finish (or the one with the fastest cumulative time) wins. And yes, there should be a silly prize (a chocolate bar? a golden pacifier? your choice).
Fun Variations
Why Guests Love It
Conclusion
Rattle Relay is the kind of game you don’t plan too precisely, because the best moments come from how badly things break down.
So roll out the rattles, mark some lines, and let people run like toddlers racing ice cream trucks.
At the end, even if someone trips, drops the rattle, or face‑plants into a pillow, it’s all part of the charm. Just laugh. Repeat.
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