Do You Know About Random Bingo and Reverse Bingo? Here Are 8 Creative Bingo Variations to Try!

Types of Bingo: A Summary Check*

When it comes to classic games for welcome and farewell parties or wedding after-parties, Bingo is a staple.

It's a game that is so familiar to Japanese people that

"I don't want it to be seen as too standard and boring!"

"Someone reaching bingo too quickly is annoying!"

"It doesn’t seem to change much."

"It feels too much like a party game, so doing it at a wedding is a bit..."

These are common images associated with it, but nowadays, many couples are creating original squares with themes other than numbers, or coming up with unique questions,

making efforts to engage guests in enjoyable ways!

Original and creatively arranged Bingo can be refreshing for the hosts too! ♩

Here are some types of Bingo that go beyond just guessing numbers!*

① Guest Name Bingo

First up is the popular name Bingo!*

Distribute blank Bingo cards and have guests ask each other for names to fill in the squares.

The newlyweds then draw names from a box containing guests' names and progress with the Bingo.

It would be nice to share a quick memory about the guest drawn from the box! *

② Animal Bingo

The animal version of Bingo, where terms like "penguin!", "dog!", "dolphin!" are thrown around, creates a heartwarming atmosphere.*

This is a recommended idea for weddings that have children attending.

➡ You can also buy Animal Bingo on Rakuten!

③ Food Bingo

Next, we have food Bingo!*

It could be fun to create a theme based on the couple’s favorite foods or the groom’s favorite dishes from the bride!

The cards could either be randomly made by the couple,

or a slide could display a variety of food options, and guests could choose to write their favorites in the squares.

④ Couple’s Episode Bingo

Couple’s Episode Bingo is also popular!*

You can progress through Bingo while sharing stories about your memories together, love stories, and funny anecdotes, achieving a two-for-one effect!

It’s a loving Bingo that allows guests to learn more about the couple! ♩

➡ For a detailed article on how to play Episode Bingo, click here!

⑤ Place Bingo

Bingo themed around memorable places from their student days or locations significant to the couple is likely to resonate with guests!*

Depending on the theme, various candidates can be considered, from country names to prefectures, city names, and station names! ♩

⑥ Character Bingo

Bingo that uses characters from manga, anime, or Disney is sure to excite a crowd of guests from the same generation at the after-party!*

You could have a Disney theme, or mix in well-known characters that everyone knows.

Instead of simply stating the name when a character paper is drawn, revealing it through famous quotes or catchphrases is an exciting idea! ♩

⑦ Random Bingo

Random Bingo is an unexpectedly well-known idea.*

Guests are given cards with regular numbers, and the host asks the newlyweds casual questions.

The guests then mark the numbers that correspond to the answers on their cards.

For example, possible questions might be,

"What is the anniversary date of the couple?" → "It's November 26," which means 11 and 26 are hits!

"What is the groom's weight?" → "It's 68 kg," which means 6, 8, and 68 are hits!

Something like that.

This method can be combined with information about the couple, making it enjoyable! ♡

⑧ Reverse Bingo

Lastly, let’s introduce Reverse Bingo!*

In normal Bingo, the rule is that the first person to mark all spaces in any row, column, or diagonal wins!

However, Reverse Bingo is the opposite version.

The winner is the one who "did not get Bingo until the end" (an overturning of traditional Bingo rules!)

Since doing it on a 5×5 grid can take some time, it's recommended to use a 4×4 or 3×3 grid!*

It's amusing to think, "Bingo means getting numbers, but I'm hoping they don't come!"

What kind of Bingo would you like to try?

We introduced 8 types of arranged Bingo.

Although traditional Bingo’s rules are easily understood by anyone, a little creativity in the content can transform it into a fresh and engaging game!

Do consider using this as a reference for guest-participating games at the after-party!*

@wedding.chie