Christmas Bingo Ideas
The holidays are officially underway and you’ve probably already attended a few online parties, but now the time has come for you to throw your very own virtual festivities. By now, you’re a professional at hosting a holiday party on Zoom. Invitations have been sent, food has been made (or ordered), and all that's left is to decide which games and activities will give your guests the fun they know they're in for.
After playing the perfect icebreaker game, you and your guests are ready to move into the classics. Many have been taking the modern route with new gaming platforms like Jackbox and Houseparty, but don’t forget about the original games that many take after today. You know what I’m talking about: scavenger hunts, Never Have I Ever, Charades, and of course, Bingo.
The history of Bingo is said to go back to the 1500's in Italy from a traditional lottery game, Il Giuoco del Lotto d'Italia. As it traveled throughout Europe, the game landed in the U.S. in the 1920’s and has since become the party time favorite that it is today. One great thing about classic party games is that most (if not, all) can be played virtually.
Give your next holiday party a classic look, and read all about how to have a virtual Bingo party for the ages.
Step 1: Set A Theme
Of course your party needs a theme! While holiday is pretty broad, narrow your party theme down by focusing on your favorite (or friends' favorite) things about the holiday. You can have a winter wonderland theme, gingerbread theme, or just do classic holiday colors like red and green. Once you're all set, you can customize your invitations around said theme.
- Use our free set of Christmas bingo cards to play with your friends and family! The free set of six cards is the perfect size for most families and small groups, but if you need larger quantities, we have upgrades available in the shop! The upgraded card sets come in bundles of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 50 cards, so there’s something for groups of all sizes!
- Shop for the perfect christmas bingo gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts.
Step 2: Get The Invitiations Ready
As with any holiday party, you're going to want to get the word out to your friends before the big day. Customize your own invitations with online tools like Smilebox and Paperless Post.
Step 3: Create Bingo Card Items
Time to get those Bingo cards ready for the big night. You can make randomized Bingo cards that have the traditional numbers or you can customize your Bingo cards to have specific words that fit the holidays and your party's theme. Once you've created enough random cards (or have your friends create their own cards), send them out to your guests either before or at the beginning of your party.
This free Christmas bingo game from the Crafting Chicks comes in a stylish red and teal color with pictures of reindeer, greetings, wreaths, candles, snowflakes, bells, trees, gingerbread men, candy canes, stocking, and gifts as the bingo spots. This Christmas bingo game riffs on timeless holiday music favorites like 'Jingle Bell Rock,' 'Frosty the Snowman,' and 'It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.' As soon as you hear one, you. Christmas BINGO Gift Exchange Game During the holidays, my husband’s side of the family has a tradition of playing a game called Spoons, a fast paced game of grabbing spoons. This game gets a bit rough since there is always one less spoon to people and the person without a spoon loses.
Step 4: Ready, Set, Play
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You're now completely set up to play virtual Bingo with your friends. Grab a festive cocktail, look over some key rules (maybe read them before drinking), and get ready to watch your friends go to virtual war to see who will fill their card the fastest.As the host, you can also join in on the fun by having another friend or a randomized website choose the clues to be called.
Step 5: Choose Prizes (Optional)
Bingo is one of those games where most expect to leave with something, especially if they win. Treat the winner (or, heck, treat all of your friends) to some virtual goodies that will make everyone's evening a little more merry.
You can't go wrong with this nostalgic favorite. Guaranteed a great time for everyone, have fun putting a modern twist on this classic. Eat, drink, be merry, and bingo!
By Alesandra DubinSample Christian Christmas Bingo Ideas
of Good HousekeepingThere's no better way to entertain a room full of guests than with a fun, family-friendly game. And when it comes to those, there's nothing that's easier to play than bingo. This year, after you've turned up the holiday tunes and decorated the Christmas tree, get even further into the holiday spirit with a festive game of Christmas bingo. Adults and kids of all ages can play these games, which makes them perfect for holiday parties, classroom events, or wintertime family game nights. Not to mention, it's one of the easiest games to play over Zoom!
The best thing about bingo is that everyone is usually familiar with the rules, and so all you need to do is distribute the cards and start playing. What's more, most of these holiday bingo games are free to print, making them a total win-win. As a bonus, you could laminate your Christmas bingo boards to make them last longer — and use your favorite Christmas candies as spot markers to make the game even more festive.