What you need for an animal bingo event

An animal bingo event needs more than bingo cards and prizes. Plan materials for registration, drawing animals, marking cards and recording scores, plus enough tableware, snacks and drinks for your group. You will also need a clear welcome point and a separate prize table. Buy or gather disposable items, refreshments and decorations early; printing cards, chilling drinks and checking the sound system are easy to leave until the last day.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 60
Bingo and reception tableqty 2

Tableware

Reusable drinking glassesqty 70
Reusable platesqty 70
Reusable cutleryqty 70
Coffee cupsqty 50

Kitchen

Coffee makerqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 4
Serving plattersqty 10
Serving tongsqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 3
Kitchen knivesqty 3

Equipment

Microphone
Speakerqty 2
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3
Laptop
Bingo draw bowl

Game materials

Bingo cardsqty 70
Bingo cardsqty 3000
Animal bingo cardsqty 80
Score sheetsqty 70
Pensqty 80
Prizesqty 30

Decorations

Animal balloonsqty 100
Animal postersqty 12
Tableclothsqty 8
Bannersqty 3
Balloon pumpqty 2

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Bucketsqty 2
Spongesqty 6
Dish brushesqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Lemon - 6 pieces
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Tortilla chips - 5 bags
- Salsa - 4 jars
- Salted peanuts - 3 bags
- Party nuts - 3 bags
- Salty sticks - 4 bags
- Popcorn - 4 bags
- Mini cheese cubes - 3 kilos
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Apples - 50 pieces
- Cucumber - 6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Carrots - 3 kilos
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Baguettes - 10 pieces
- Mini sandwiches - 100 pieces
- Herb cheese - 6 tubs
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Ham - 1,5 kilo
- Chicken breast slices - 1.5 kilos
- Vegetarian spreads - 8 tubs
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Cake - 5 pieces
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Brownies - 50 pieces
- Whipped cream - 6 cans
- Ice cubes - 10 bags
- Napkins - 300 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 40 pieces
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs

Tips

Prepare one bingo card and a pen for every player, then add at least 10% extra cards and pens for late arrivals or damaged materials.
For a one-hour event, allow two to three drinks per person for the first hour, plus coffee, tea and water. Chill the drinks at least 4 hours before guests arrive.
Set aside one table for bingo cards and reception, and another for prizes. This prevents queues at the entrance and keeps winners from blocking the drawing area.
Buy prizes before printing the final round information, and prepare at least one prize for each planned winning round. Keep a few small backup prizes available for ties.
Test the microphone, speaker, laptop, extension cords and power strips at least 1 day beforehand. Place cables where visitors cannot trip over them.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to buy for animal bingo?: You need bingo cards, animal bingo cards, score sheets, pens, a bingo draw bowl and prizes. Also plan food and drinks, reusable plates, glasses and cutlery, plus decorations and sound equipment if the group is large.
How many bingo cards should I print per person?: Print one card per player for each round, depending on your rules, and add 10% extra. For 40 players, prepare at least 44 cards and 44 pens so late registrations do not cause shortages.
How much food and drink do I need for animal bingo?: For the first hour, allow two to three drinks per person, with extra water, coffee and tea available. Plan snacks according to your final guest count and confirm dietary requirements before shopping, preferably at least 1 week ahead.
When should I prepare the animal bingo supplies?: Buy prizes, decorations and tableware at least 1 week before the event. Print the cards and check the draw materials 1 to 2 days beforehand, then chill drinks and set out snacks on the event day.

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