🎁 Holiday party bingo

How to play holiday party bingo

Holiday party bingo works for office parties and family get-togethers where people mingle rather than sit. Squares are things that happen at almost every December party: an ugly sweater, a gift stolen in the exchange, a group photo, a toast, someone singing along. Players mark them as they happen, so nobody has to stop the party to run a game. It suits any December celebration and doesn't assume a particular holiday, which matters at work, where people celebrate differently or not at all. Hand it out with the name tags and it runs itself all evening.

1. Put a stack of cards at the door, and have guests write their names on them.
2. Mark squares as they happen during the party. No caller needed.
3. Announce winners before the gift exchange: first line, first blackout and "most creative proof".

Tips for a better game

• Run it alongside a gift swap. "Someone steals a gift" is the most satisfying square.
• Add your team's traditions (the annual chili, the boss's speech) in the word box.
• Remote team? Share the link and have everyone play on screen during a video party.
• Planning several games? Ugly sweater bingo works for the arrival hour and Secret Santa bingo for the gift exchange.