Bingo is fun for people of all ages.
Some may play with one card and others may play with three cards, but announcing you have a bingo on any one of those cards can be exhilarating and fun. Bingo is an activity that has basic rules, but can be played in several different ways. As a fun game for all ages, senior citizens enjoy different types of bingo game play.
Decorated Cards
Play the classic game of bingo on decorated cards. For example, during the holidays, play on cards that are decorated in a holiday theme like Christmas or Hanukkah, or both. If it's a certain person's birthday, write "Happy Birthday" and the person's name on the card.
Words or Pictures
Create your own cards that can be used over and over again. Make the cards yourself or purchase blank cards from on-line retailers or a party or game store. Because Bingo is made up of 75 numbers, pick 75 words or pictures that are easily recognizable. Print words or pictures from your computer. Cut out each word or picture and place in a box. Pull out the pieces of paper one by one and attach these pulled pieces of paper temporarily on a master Bingo sheet and make a copy of it. Then, remove the pieces of paper and place them back into the box to be re-drawn. Repeat the process for the next card. Continue to do this until you've got the amount of cards you need. You can also copy or glue the finished Bingo sheets onto a heavier paper like cardstock.
Different Bingos
Using any form of Bingo, offer different types of winnings. For example, call "Blackout" before the game begins. In Blackout, the players need to fill up the entire card before a Bingo is determined. Or, call out "Blood, Sweat and Tears." This requires the players to get three bingos on the same card before calling out Bingo. Announce "Picture Frame" before game play. This requires the outer area of the card be filled, like a picture frame, to count as a Bingo. Play different variations of the game, but keep it simple so everyone can play along. Don't try any Bingos that are complicated or confusing.
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