How to Play Diaper Pong Game

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The Diaper Pong game is a trendy, fun twist on a traditional adult party game, making it the perfect baby shower game. This family-friendly alternative can provide a way to keep the festivities lively, whether at the start of the baby shower or near the end of the evening.

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Diaper Pong is a bit different than the pong you may know about from young adult or college parties. However, while there are a couple of changes that help make this game perfect for baby showers, the idea of throwing a table tennis ball into a container is still prevalent. As a result, if you’re looking for a game that is fun, a bit untraditional, and still appropriate for this joyous event, Diaper Pong can be a great activity to schedule.

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Items You’ll Need to Play Diaper Pong Game

The Diaper Pong game is fairly simple, with few supplies needed to play. However, you will need some time and effort in order to build the perfect Diaper Pong board. Thankfully, this can be as simple or sophisticated as you would like it to be.

Cardboard Backdrop: Unlike traditional pong games that are played on a horizontal surface, you’ll want to take Diaper Pong vertical. This is because a free-standing board will be the easiest to work with while crafting and playing, as it allows for the diapers to stay open.

A tri-fold board is the most popular option for the cardboard background. You can paint your board a simple color, or go all out with decorations to help match the baby shower theme!

Hot Glue Gun (with Glue): If you are using any decorations, then you may find that a hot glue gun and glue are the best ways to attach pictures, decorations, and other fun items to your Diaper Pong board. A glue gun will also be the best way to secure the diapers needed for this game into place.

Large Diapers: Instead of cups or any other types of containers, Diaper Pong’s fun twist involves using diapers as the main target for this party game. You will want to glue only the back of the diaper to your cardboard backdrop. This will allow you to open the diaper, leaving it to hang in a way similar to a hoop. 

Table Tennis Ball: No game of pong is complete without a table tennis ball! This little ball is safe for indoor use. It is also the perfect size for your guests to throw successfully into the diapers. 

Prizes for Winners

Although the Diaper Pong game offers a fun time for guests on its own, no baby shower party game is complete with a selection of prizes for your guests!

These don’t need to be elaborate prizes by any means, but budgeting for a few additional party favors for your guests to win can be a great way to keep high energy throughout the party. 

Soap bubble bottle, Thank you card and small chocolates on table

Here are some examples of prizes you may wish to distribute to the winners of Diaper Pong include:

  • Soaps
  • Lotions
  • Bath supplies like bath fizzers
  • Sugar scrubs
  • Nail care
  • Candles
  • Candy
  • Gift cards
  • Low-maintenance plants
  • Coffee or tea sets.

How to Play Diaper Pong Game

Of the different types of baby shower games popular, Diaper Pong is one of the easiest to play, although set-up may take some time. Overall, the premise of Diaper Pong is quite similar to that of other pong-style games you may have played in the past. 

Step One: Make sure all the diapers are labeled with an amount of points. This will help your guests know which target to aim for! This is best done before the party begins.

Step Two: Take turns throwing the table tennis ball into the diapers. There are several ways you can achieve this step. Depending on the size of the party, you may have individuals playing against each other. For larger parties, however, you may wish to divide into even teams.

Step Three: You may wish to take several different turns back and forth between teams, allowing them to accumulate points before seeing who the winner is. As a result, it is important to have someone who is not playing keep score. 

Step Four: See what individual or team scored the most points and hand out their prizes!

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Final Thoughts

Diaper Pong can be an energetic and fun way to get all of your baby shower guests involved. One of the best parts of this game is that it can also easily be paired with other fun baby shower games, providing an entire day full of activities for your guests.

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How to Play Diaper Pong

Baby shower gifts on table

Diaper pong is a fun baby shower game that guests of all ages will love to play! Plus it's simple and only takes a few minutes to put together.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Estimated Cost $5

Materials

  • Cardboard Backdrop
  • Large Diapers 
  • Table Tennis Ball

Tools

  • Hot Glue Gun (with Glue)

Instructions

  1. Make sure all the diapers are labeled with an amount of points. This will help your guests know which target to aim for! This is best done before the party begins.
  2. Take turns throwing the table tennis ball into the diapers. There are several ways you can achieve this step. Depending on the size of the party, you may have individuals playing against each other. For larger parties, however, you may wish to divide into even teams.
  3. You may wish to take several different turns back and forth between teams, allowing them to accumulate points before seeing who the winner is. As a result, it is important to have someone who is not playing keep score. 
  4. The team with the highest score wins!

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