Free Birthday Party Bingo Cards

A party game with no supplies to buy

Most party games need props. Bingo needs a printer and something to mark squares with, and the candy already on the table works fine. That makes it the easiest backup plan for the moment when the piñata is done and the pizza has not arrived.

Because every card is randomized, ten kids can play at once and there is no debate over who won first. Keep the call sheet with an adult so you can verify a winning line in seconds.

Ways to play

• Classic line: five in a row across, down, or diagonally.
• Spot it: kids mark things that actually happen at the party as the afternoon goes on.
• Four corners: a fast round while you light the candles.
• Blackout: one long card across the whole party with a prize at the end.
• Custom round: paste in the birthday kid's favorite things for a personalized set.

Prizes and goodie bags

The easiest prize is a small extra in the goodie bag: an extra sticker sheet, a bouncy ball, or first pick of the cake slice. Plan enough small prizes that most guests win something across three or four rounds.

For a personalized version, paste in the birthday kid's favorite characters, foods, and games. Guests notice, and the cards double as a keepsake in the goodie bag.