🧠Trivia

Baby Around the World

By the BabyShowerShow editors Β· Updated June 2026 Β· 15 rounds Β· Free to try

A trivia round that travels β€” baby traditions, customs, and words from cultures across the globe. Which country gives every newborn a free box of supplies? Finland. What's a baby shower called in India? A Godh Bharai. It's a thoughtful, inclusive game that teaches as it plays.

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How to play Baby Around the World

  1. 1Show the question on screen.
  2. 2Guests guess the country, custom, or word.
  3. 3Click Reveal for the answer and a bit of cultural context.
  4. 4First correct guess scores.

Sample rounds (with answers)

Here are 7 of this game's 15 rounds so you can see exactly how it plays. The full deck β€” plus 19 more games β€” unlocks once for $9.99.

1In which country do parents traditionally give red envelopes with money for a new baby?
China
2How do you say 'baby' in Spanish?
BebΓ©
3In which country is a baby shower called a 'Godh Bharai'?
India
4In which country does every new baby receive a free box from the government filled with supplies?
Finland (the 'maternity package' / baby box)
5In which country is it traditional to plant a tree when a baby is born?
Switzerland (and several other cultures)
6In Japan, on the 7th day after birth, there is a naming ceremony. What is it called?
Oshichiya
7What is the traditional Korean celebration for a baby's first birthday called?
Doljanchi (λŒμž”μΉ˜)

Try it live

This is the real game β€” tap to reveal, just like you would on the big screen at your shower.

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Baby Around the World

In which country do parents traditionally give red envelopes with money for a new baby?

This is the real game. Project it on a TV, laptop, or Zoom β€” host controls the pace.

Host tips

  • ●A lovely fit for a multicultural family or guest list.
  • ●Read the context aloud β€” guests genuinely enjoy learning the traditions.
  • ●Balances the pop-culture games with something more worldly.

Best for

Multicultural showers and crowds who like learning something new.

Frequently asked questions

What traditions does the game cover?

Customs and words from around the world β€” Finland's government baby box, India's Godh Bharai, tree-planting traditions, and how to say "baby" in different languages. 15 rounds.

Is it respectful of different cultures?

Yes β€” it's framed as a celebration of traditions, with a short, positive note revealed alongside each answer.

Good for an international guest list?

Especially. Guests from different backgrounds often recognize traditions others don't, which makes for warm, inclusive moments.

Play the full Baby Around the World live

All 15 rounds, plus 19 more games and 300 total puzzles β€” one $9.99 unlock, no app, no printing. Project it on a TV or share it on Zoom.

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