Games for Baby Showers

Beat the Clock

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Play time: 15 minutes

Players: All present

What you'll need

• two dozen or so small objects, such as a thimble, a coin, a baby rattle, etc
• a tray big enough to hold 10 of the objects
• a box or towel that can completely cover the objects on the tray
• a timer

Before the party

• Gather your objects. Be sure they are interesting shapes, but recognizable household items.

At the party

• Arrange a tray with 10 of the items. Have guests sit where all can see the tray.
• Set the timer for two minutes. Guests have that time to look at and try to memorize the items. No talking or note-taking allowed!
• Cover the items. Hand out paper and pencils.
• Ask the guests to write down as many of the items as they can remember. The one who remembers the most items wins.
• If you have time and your group is enthusiastic, play best of three rounds, mixing up the items on the tray.