What you need for an anniversary bingo

An anniversary bingo event needs more than bingo cards and prizes. You will also need serving equipment, drinks and snack tableware, decorations, lighting and sound equipment for calling the numbers. Buy or collect the game materials first, then check the room setup against your guest list. This guide highlights the items people most often forget, including spare pens, extension cords, prize labels and enough table space for cards and refreshments.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 60
Buffet tablesqty 2
Prize table
Coat rack

Tableware

Coffee cupsqty 60
Glassesqty 80
Platesqty 70
Cutlery setsqty 70
Serving plattersqty 8
Serving tongsqty 6
Coffee potsqty 3

Equipment

Wireless microphone
Portable speaker
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3
Bingo cage
Bingo ballsqty 90

Game materials

Bingo cardsqty 70
Bingo cardsqty 3500
Spare pensqty 20
Round cardsqty 10
Prizesqty 20

Decorations

Balloonsqty 80
Balloon pumpqty 2
Buntingqty 8
Tableclothsqty 8
Anniversary banner
Table decorationsqty 8

Lighting

LED light stringsqty 4
LED candlesqty 12

Kitchen

Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 4
Coolersqty 3
Ice cube traysqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 3
Knivesqty 4
Serving plattersqty 8

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Bucketsqty 2
Mopsqty 2
Broom and dustpanqty 2
Cleaning glovesqty 6

Other

Name stickersqty 70
Markersqty 12
Tapeqty 4
Scissorsqty 3
Pensqty 20
Cash register or cash box

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Black tea - 2 boxes
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Mints - 1 box
- Semi-skimmed milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Bitter lemon - 3 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Alcohol-free beer - 2 crates
- Beer - 3 crates
- White wine - 6 bottles
- Red wine - 4 bottles
- Sparkling wine - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Orange juice - 3 cartons
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Snack mix - 4 bags
- Snack mix - 4 bags
- Mini cheese straws - 4 packs
- Crackers - 6 packs
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Cream cheese - 4 tubs
- Brie - 3 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Cucumber - 6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Baby carrots - 2 kilos
- Mini bell peppers - 2 kilo
- Herb butter - 4 tubs
- Olives - 4 jars
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Gluten-free crackers - 3 packs
- Vegan spreads - 4 tubs
- Anniversary cake - 1 piece
- Petit fours - 60 pieces
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Cocktail sticks - 2 boxes
- Aluminum foil - 1 roll
- Cling film - 1 roll
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 2 packs
- Sponges - 1 pack

Tips

Order one bingo card per participant, plus at least 10% extra cards for last-minute guests or damaged cards. Keep spare pens at every bingo table rather than only at the welcome desk.
Plan at least one prize for each bingo round and wrap or label them before event day. A clearly marked prize table prevents confusion when several rounds use different winners.
Count tableware against confirmed registrations and add 10% extra: coffee cups, glasses, plates and cutlery are easy to run out of once guests return for seconds.
Test the wireless microphone, portable speaker, extension cords and power strips in the room before guests arrive. Bring enough cable length to keep walkways clear and prevent the caller from being tied to one table.
Chill drinks several hours before the doors open and set out serving platters, tongs and coffee pots with the snacks. Put tablecloths, the anniversary banner, bunting and LED light strings in one setup box so decorations do not get left behind.

Frequently asked questions

How many bingo cards do I need for an anniversary bingo?: Prepare one card per registered participant and add 10% spare cards. For 40 guests, that means 44 cards, giving you four extras for changes or damaged cards.
How many prizes do I need for anniversary bingo?: Buy at least one prize for every planned bingo round, plus one or two spare prizes if the event has more than 30 guests. Label each prize before the event so winners can be announced quickly.
How much tableware should I buy for anniversary bingo?: Use the confirmed guest count as your base and add 10% extra cups, glasses, plates and cutlery. For 50 guests, prepare at least 55 of each item that guests may use throughout the event.
When should I chill drinks and prepare the bingo materials?: Chill drinks at least 3 hours before guests arrive. Sort bingo cards, round cards, spare pens and prizes on the same day, preferably at least 2 hours before the first round.

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