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Baby Emoji Game (Free Printable): Decode the Phrases!

Modern, quick baby shower game. Printable emoji sheet, rules, timing, variations for virtual, and prize ideas.

By BabyWelcome TeamUpdated 2025-01-13
Baby emoji game with printable emoji combinations

What You Need

Baby emoji game supplies and printable sheets

Essential Supplies

  • • Printable emoji sheet (one per guest)
  • • Pens for writing answers
  • • Answer key (keep hidden!)
  • • Timer (optional)

How to Play

Step 1: Distribute Sheets

Hand out emoji sheets and pens to each guest. Explain that they need to decode emoji combinations into baby items or phrases (e.g., 🍼+👶 = baby bottle).

Step 2: Decode Phrases

Give guests 8-12 minutes to decode as many emoji combinations as possible. Most correct answers wins! Encourage creativity in their interpretations.

Step 3: Reveal Answers

Go through each emoji combination and reveal the correct answers. Count up correct guesses to determine the winner!

Variations

Game Variations

  • • Bonus whiteboard emoji: Add live emoji challenges
  • • Team play: Groups collaborate on answers
  • • Virtual screen-share: Perfect for online showers
  • • Theme-specific emojis: Match your shower theme
Different baby emoji game variations and setups

Time/Players/Difficulty

8-12 min

Duration

6-40 players

Player Count

★★☆

Medium

Prizes

Winner Prize

  • • Phone stand
  • • Cable organizer
  • • Tech gift card

Consolation

  • • Phone case
  • • Screen cleaner
  • • Fun stickers

Photo Moment

Over-the-shoulder shot of emoji game sheet

Perfect Photo Op

Capture over-the-shoulder shots of guests working on their emoji sheets. This shows the fun, modern aspect of the game and creates great candid moments.

  • • Over-the-shoulder sheet shot
  • • Winner with completed sheet
  • • Group working together

Pro Tips

  • • Keep 70% easy / 30% cheeky: Maintain momentum with mostly obvious answers
  • • Test your combinations: Make sure they have clear, single answers
  • • Include variety: Mix baby items, activities, and funny phrases
  • • Have backup answers: Some emojis can have multiple interpretations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the baby emoji game virtual-friendly?
Yes! Share your screen with the emoji sheet, have guests DM their answers, and reveal them together. It's actually easier to manage virtually.
What about language barriers?
Use universal icons and fewer idioms. Focus on simple emoji combinations that work across languages, like 🍼+👶 = baby bottle.
Can I customize the emoji combinations?
Absolutely! Create your own emoji combinations based on the parents' interests, baby's name, or shower theme. Just keep them reasonably guessable.
How do I make it work for all ages?
Mix easy combinations (🍼+👶) with slightly trickier ones (🌙+⭐ = twinkle twinkle). Include picture clues for younger guests if needed.

Download the Free Printable Game Pack

Get our complete Baby Emoji Game pack with printable sheets, answer keys, and setup instructions—all free!

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