June 27 – National Bingo Day

National Bingo Day is today!

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HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL BINGO DAY

•  Purchase a bingo game for your home.
•  Host a bingo party on National Bingo Day
•  Host a bingo night fundraiser.
•  Download Bingo Blitz on your phone.
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Bingo is a popular game that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for centuries. Bingo is played by randomly drawing numbers and matching them to numbers on a card. The first player to complete a row or column wins. Today, bingo is often played for money, and there are even professional bingo tournaments. The game is also popular among seniors, as it provides an opportunity for socialization and fun. Bingo can be played online or in person, and it is a great way to spend an evening with friends or family.  Celebrate National Bingo Day!

NATIONAL BINGO DAY:  A BRIEF HISTORY OF BINGO

The origin of the popular game of bingo can be traced back to Italy in the 1500s. However, it wasn’t until the 1920s that the modern version of the game as we know it today began to emerge. As for who invented the game of bingo, there is no clear answer. Some sources credit a Frenchman named Edwin Lowe, who supposedly observed a similar game called “Beano” being played at a carnival in Atlanta, Georgia.

Others attribute the invention of the game to a group of Spanish monks who created a similar game for the purpose of teaching concepts such as math and language to their students. Regardless of its origins, bingo has become a beloved pastime around the world, enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds.  Celebrate National Bingo Day!

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL BINGO DAY

1. Host a Classic Bingo Night: Gather friends or family for a traditional bingo game with prizes for the winners.
2. Themed Bingo Party: Set up a bingo game with a fun theme, like retro, beach, or disco, where everyone dresses accordingly.
3. Outdoor Bingo Picnic: Organize a bingo game in a local park with blankets, snacks, and nature-themed bingo cards.
4. Virtual Bingo Game: Host an online bingo game so friends and family from afar can join in on the fun.
5. Charity Bingo Event: Set up a bingo game with entry fees, donating the proceeds to a local charity.
6. Prize Swap Bingo: Have each player bring a small gift, and winners choose from the prize pile after each round.
7. Bingo Happy Hour: Host bingo at a local bar or restaurant during happy hour with drink specials for participants.
8. Family Bingo Day: Play bingo with family-friendly prizes and themes for all ages to enjoy together.
9. Pet Bingo: Invite friends and their pets to play bingo with pet-themed prizes, like treats and toys.
10. Food Bingo Party: Pair each bingo win with a food item, where winners can build a meal from a variety of options.
11. Speed Bingo: Play a fast-paced version of bingo with shortened rounds and quick prize distribution.
12. Bingo Potluck: Host a bingo night where each participant brings a dish to share, making it a festive meal gathering.
13. Neighborhood Bingo Game: Set up bingo tables in the driveway or local community center for neighbors to join in.
14. Art Bingo: Use bingo cards with different art terms or activities, like “sketch” or “paint,” creating art after each win.
15. DIY Bingo Card Crafting: Have participants create and decorate their own bingo cards before starting the game.
16. Bingo Marathon: Organize a marathon with multiple bingo rounds, increasing the prize value with each win.
17. Mystery Prize Bingo: Use wrapped mystery prizes, adding excitement and surprise for each winning card.
18. Photo Bingo: Create bingo cards with photos from past events or shared memories, making a nostalgic twist on the game.
19. Trivia Bingo: Combine trivia questions with bingo; players mark off answers on their cards as they’re called.
20. Outdoor Movie Bingo: Host a bingo game with a projector movie night, incorporating movie-themed bingo cards.
21. Music Bingo: Play short clips of songs instead of numbers, and players mark cards with the correct song title.
22. Glow-in-the-Dark Bingo: Play bingo in a dark room with glow sticks, neon cards, and blacklights for a unique experience.
23. Holiday-Themed Bingo: Play a bingo game with holiday-themed cards and prizes, matching the closest holiday.
24. Costume Bingo: Players dress up in costumes, with an extra prize for the best-dressed bingo player.
25. Bingo Board Scavenger Hunt: Create a bingo-style scavenger hunt where players mark items found around a specific location.
26. Reverse Bingo: In this twist, players start with a full card, marking off squares as numbers are called, with the last player to clear a row winning.
27. Picture Bingo: Use cards with images instead of numbers, like animals or food, for a fun and visual bingo variation.
28. Four Corners Bingo: Only the four corners of the bingo card need to be marked off to win, adding a quicker game option.
29. Team Bingo: Divide players into teams, and each team plays from a shared bingo card, working together to win.
30. Alphabet Bingo: Instead of numbers, players mark off letters called from the alphabet, making a great game for younger players.
31. Tic-Tac-Toe Bingo: Mark off any three numbers in a row like in tic-tac-toe, creating shorter, fast-paced rounds.
32. Silent Bingo: Players are handed cards with words or phrases instead of numbers and must match without verbal cues.
33. Crossword Bingo: Bingo cards resemble a crossword puzzle, and players complete words instead of numbers.
34. Auction Bingo: Use an auction system where players bid on numbers called, combining bingo with a bit of strategy.
35. Bingo Charades: When players have a winning card, they perform a charade based on an item or phrase for a bonus prize.
36. Shape Bingo: Players must mark off squares in a specific shape, like an “X” or a “U,” adding an extra challenge.
37. Elimination Bingo: Players are eliminated each round if they haven’t completed a line, with rounds continuing until one remains.
38. Animal Sound Bingo: Players make specific animal sounds when they complete a row, adding an extra layer of fun.
39. Memory Bingo: Call each number only once, testing players’ memory to fill in their cards from memory alone.
40. Pictionary Bingo: Winners draw a picture to depict their bingo pattern, adding a creative twist to the win.
41. Mystery Bingo: Winning numbers are hidden under scratch-off sections, revealing numbers only as players scratch off.
42. Musical Bingo: Use snippets of popular songs instead of numbers, with players marking the song title on their cards.
43. One-Minute Bingo Blitz: Each round lasts just one minute, so players must be quick to mark off any called numbers.
44. Bingo Bowling: Players bowl to earn numbers to mark off, combining bingo with a physical activity.
45. Dice Bingo: Roll dice to get numbers that players mark off on their cards instead of traditional calling.
46. Speed Bingo: Play rapid-fire rounds where numbers are called continuously, creating an intense game.
47. Trivia Bingo Mashup: Players answer trivia questions to earn each number, combining bingo with a quiz element.
48. Scavenger Bingo Hunt: Give players a card with items they must find, marking them off as they locate each item.
49. Karaoke Bingo: Players must sing a line from a song to claim their prize when they get bingo, adding entertainment.
50. Color Bingo: Cards have color squares instead of numbers, and colors are called instead, making it visually engaging.
51. DIY Bingo Cards: Create customized bingo cards with unique themes, colors, or images that fit your party theme.
52. Bingo Marker Stones: Paint small stones with bright colors to use as bingo markers, adding a tactile element to the game.
53. Bingo Ball Garland: Use mini foam balls and paint them with numbers to create a festive bingo ball garland for decorations.
54. Bingo Board Coasters: Make coasters with bingo board designs for a fun, themed addition to drinks during the game.
55. Bingo Dauber Art: Use bingo daubers to make fun artwork, stamping patterns on paper to create abstract art pieces.
56. Personalized Bingo Bags: Sew or decorate small bags for players to hold their markers or prizes, adding a personal touch.
57. Bingo Number Keychains: Make keychains with bingo numbers, using beads or charms to represent each player’s favorite numbers.
58. Bingo-Themed T-shirts: Use fabric paint or iron-on designs to make bingo-themed T-shirts, perfect for game day wear.
59. DIY Prize Envelopes: Design decorative envelopes to hold small prizes, making each win even more exciting to unwrap.
60. Bingo Number Magnets: Create magnets with bingo numbers on bottle caps or wood discs, adding a bingo vibe to the fridge.
61. Bingo-Themed Notepads: Design small notepads with bingo grid patterns, great for scorekeeping or doodling during games.
62. Bingo Number Wreath: Craft a decorative wreath out of numbered paper circles or mini balls to celebrate the bingo theme.
63. Bingo Marker Holders: Repurpose old containers or jars and decorate them to store bingo markers neatly on game day.
64. DIY Bingo Stamps: Make stamps with bingo symbols or patterns, perfect for stamping prize tags or scoring sheets.
65. Decorative Bingo Frames: Frame old bingo cards as vintage décor for a nostalgic bingo-themed accent in your home.
66. Bingo Card Key Holders: Use wooden plaques and attach bingo card designs, adding hooks to create a key holder.
67. Bingo Board Placemats: Design bingo board placemats out of laminated paper, perfect for setting the table with a theme.
68. Bingo Bunting Flags: Make a bunting with miniature bingo cards or numbers for a festive decoration.
69. Mini Bingo Prizes Display: Craft a small display stand or frame to show off mini prizes for the winners, making prizes a part of the décor.
70. Bingo Bead Bracelets: Use beads to make bracelets, with each bead representing a number or letter for a wearable bingo charm.
71. Bingo Party Favor Bags: Decorate small bags with bingo patterns and fill them with snacks or goodies for guests to take home.
72. Bingo Card Bookmarks: Make bookmarks that look like mini bingo cards, a perfect little favor for book lovers.
73. Bingo Jar Terrariums: Create mini terrariums in jars decorated with bingo-themed stickers or designs as a fun craft and decor.
74. Customized Bingo Dabbers: Personalize bingo dabbers with paint, glitter, or stickers to make unique, themed markers.
75. Bingo-Themed Candle Holders: Decorate candle holders with bingo numbers or colors to add ambiance to a bingo night setup.
76. Bingo Ball Cake Pops: Make cake pops decorated to look like bingo balls with numbers and bright colors.
77. Bingo Card Sugar Cookies: Decorate square sugar cookies with bingo card designs using icing for a tasty, themed treat.
78. Numbered Cupcakes: Bake cupcakes with each one topped with a different bingo number, using edible numbers or candies.
79. Bingo Board Brownies: Cut brownies into squares, arrange in a grid, and decorate with icing to resemble a bingo board.
80. Numbered Meatball Skewers: Place small number flags on each meatball skewer, representing different bingo numbers.
81. Bingo Ball Cake: Make a large round cake decorated to resemble a bingo ball, complete with colorful numbers.
82. Lettered Fruit Kabobs: Arrange fruit on skewers with lettered toothpicks representing “B-I-N-G-O” at the tops.
83. Bingo Punch: Serve a colorful punch with fruit pieces shaped like bingo balls or small edible numbers floating on top.
84. Bingo Snack Mix: Create a snack mix with numbered candies, pretzels, and popcorn, mixing in edible bingo numbers.
85. Mini Bingo Pizza Bites: Make small pizza bites with toppings arranged to look like bingo cards or numbers.
86. Bingo Ball Macarons: Pipe colorful macarons and decorate each with a bingo number in edible ink or icing.
87. Alphabet Pretzels: Bake pretzels shaped like letters from “B-I-N-G-O,” perfect for a savory themed snack.
88. Bingo Number Cake Toppers: Decorate individual mini cakes or cupcakes with numbered cake toppers for a bingo flair.
89. Bingo Card Veggie Platter: Arrange vegetables and dip in a grid pattern to resemble a bingo card, with colorful rows.
90. Chocolate-Dipped Bingo Pretzel Sticks: Dip pretzel rods in chocolate and add sprinkles or edible numbers as decorations.
91. Bingo Popcorn Balls: Mold popcorn into balls and decorate with edible colors and numbers like bingo balls.
92. Colorful Bingo Jello Cups: Make individual Jello cups in bingo ball colors (red, blue, green) and add whipped topping.
93. Numbered Cheese Cubes: Use food-safe markers to label cheese cubes with bingo numbers, perfect for a snack platter.
94. Bingo Card Sandwiches: Use sandwich cutters to shape sandwiches into bingo squares, arranging fillings to mimic card patterns.
95. Bingo Ball Ice Cream Scoops: Serve ice cream scoops in small bowls, each topped with an edible bingo number.
96. Bingo Ball Gummies: Make homemade gummies in bingo ball shapes and colors, using molds and edible numbering.
97. Numbered Cake Slices: Decorate each slice of a cake with different bingo numbers, so each piece is unique.
98. Bingo Popcorn Bar: Set up a popcorn bar with colored toppings and sprinkles, letting guests make bingo-themed mixes.
99. Bingo Fruit Salad: Arrange various fruits in a grid, using lettered toothpicks to label each row with B-I-N-G-O.
100. Bingo Brownie Bites with Number Flags: Bake bite-sized brownies, each topped with a small flag labeled with bingo numbers.

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