(For example: Mortenson is changed to MORTO.) If your name isn’t going to fit within 5 letters, we have a generic board (that says HOWDY) across the top that will work.ģ. If your name is longer you can shorten it then add an O. If you have a 5-letter last name put that at the top instead of the word BINGO.
There is only one bingo board-and you only need one bingo board-because everyone will have different names written in those spaces, thus creating a unique board for everyone. Everyone playing bingo gets a customizable family bingo sheet. As everyone comes in, have them write their name on a little slip of paper and put it into the bucket/bowl/hat that you’ll be drawing from.Ģ. Or buy some king-sized candy bars if you want to keep it simple (3-5 for your BINGO winners)ġ. Prizes – we love giftcards for popular fast food/restaurants. Small pieces of paper to write the name of each person playingĦ. Our Getting-to-Know You BINGO game loosens people up with some gentle competition and helps ease family members into conversations with people they haven’t seen in awhile.Ĥ. When it comes to family reunion ice breakers, there’s a simple beauty to BINGO. When you think of family reunions do you get excited or get a headache? In the next few weeks we’ll be sharing some fun ideas that will help your family bond and keep things from getting boring.
