Bingo!
Bingo
Who doesn’t love a good game of Bingo? It’s one of those rare activities that truly works for all ages — young or old. That’s exactly why it’s become a fun tradition for our family during the holidays.
It’s easy to set up, brings everyone together, and always leads to a lot of laughs. Just be mindful if you’ve got toddlers around — those little Bingo buttons are tempting (and not safe) for curious hands and mouths!
Family Traditions
When our family gathered for Christmas, we always played a game after lunch — sometimes Pictionary, but Gesstures was a favorite. While the kids played with their new toys, the adults needed something to do besides napping or snacking… again!
So, we played games. We were pretty competitive and didn’t mind acting out the most ridiculous things in front of the whole family — thank goodness it was before smartphones!
But over the years, our group got smaller, and the games slowly faded out. I really miss those days.
A few years ago, I decided to bring the tradition back with a game everyone could play — Bingo! It even says “ages 6 and up” right on the box. We had one little guy under six, but he sat in his Nana’s lap and she helped him through his first game. Everyone else jumped right in and had a great time.
Prizes
You’ve got to have something to entice everyone to play — especially the teenagers. Sure, they’ll join in if you tell them to… but it’s a lot more fun when they want to play! 😉
Dollar Tree, need I say more! Go shopping at Dollar Tree and pick up items that cover all age groups. Here are some suggestions:
Tips
Have plenty of extra buttons or coins on hand to mark the cards — and keep a close eye on the little ones! Better yet, get those fancy Bingo cards with the sliding windows. No more loose thingies and no danger!
Don’t let the game drag on too long, or you might lose their interest for next time. Pile all the prizes on a table or the floor, and let each winner choose one when they call out “Bingo!” Keep playing until all the prizes are gone.
Plan your prize count based on the size of your group — we had around 20, and that worked out just right.
Family Traditions – Start a new one this year!
A Bingo game makes a great family gift. Check out the games on Amazon and find something that your family would love.
Share Your Traditions
What are some of your family traditions? We’d love to hear about the fun activities you enjoy together. Leave a comment and share — we’re always on the lookout for new ideas to try!
