What to buy for a children's bingo party

A children's bingo party needs more than bingo cards and prizes. Plan the game materials first, then cover drinks, snacks, serving items, decorations and the equipment needed to call numbers clearly. Keep spare cards and markers available because children lose or damage them quickly. A separate registration table, prize table and bingo tables also make the room easier to manage once guests arrive.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 60
Registration desk
Prize table
Tableclothsqty 8

Game materials

Bingo cage
Bingo ballsqty 90
Bingo cardsqty 80
Bingo cardsqty 2500
Markersqty 80
Reserve bingo cardsqty 20
Bingo prizesqty 40

Equipment

Portable speaker
Wireless microphone
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3
Timerqty 2

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 80
Reusable platesqty 80
Reusable cutleryqty 80
Coffee cupsqty 30
Serving plattersqty 8
Pitcherqty 4

Kitchen

Coffee maker
Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 3

Decorations

Balloonsqty 100
Balloon ribbonqty 2
Buntingqty 4
Bingo board
Name stickersqty 80
Markers for name stickersqty 6

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Broomqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Mopqty 2
Bucketsqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 liters
- Orange juice - 6 liters
- Lemonade syrup - 2 bottles
- Cola - 4 bottles
- Cola Zero - 3 bottles
- Sinas - 3 bottles
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Sugar sachets - 1 box
- Lemon juice - 2 bottles
- Mini popsicles - 60 pieces
- Mini rolls - 80 pieces
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Back ham - 1.5 kilos
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Cucumber - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Butter - 500 grams
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Snack mix - 3 bags
- Popcorn - 4 bags
- Biscuits - 6 packs
- Cupcakes - 60 pieces
- Apples - 5 kilo
- Bananas - 4 kilos
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Gluten-free rolls - 10 pieces
- Vegan spreads - 2 packs
- Allergen stickers - 1 sheet
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Cleaning sponges - 1 pack
- Hand soap - 3 bottles
- Paper towels - 4 packs

Tips

Prepare one bingo card and one marker for every child, plus at least 10% extra cards and markers. For 30 children, that means 33 cards and markers ready before the doors open.
Buy enough prizes for every planned winning round, then add 2–3 spare prizes for ties, damaged items or an unexpected extra round. Label prizes before setup so children can collect them quickly.
Plan 2–3 drinks per child for the first hour, with extra water available. Chill drinks in coolers and set out reusable cups before participants arrive.
Use one table for registration, one for prizes and enough bingo tables and chairs for all children. Put tablecloths on the tables and keep serving platters, a pitcher and reusable plates together in the food area.
Test the portable speaker and wireless microphone at least 30 minutes before the first round. Check the bingo cage, balls, timer, extension cords and power strips before children enter the room.

Frequently asked questions

How many bingo cards do I need for a children's bingo party?: Prepare one card per child and keep at least 10% extra. For 30 children, bring 33 cards so you can replace damaged or lost cards without interrupting the game.
How many prizes should I buy for children's bingo?: Buy one prize for each planned winning round, plus 2–3 spare prizes. If you plan 8 rounds, have 10 or 11 prizes ready, including options suitable for dietary or accessibility needs where relevant.
How much food and drink do I need for children's bingo?: Allow 2–3 drinks per child for the first hour and portion snacks before the event starts. For 30 children, prepare at least 60 drinks and enough small snack portions for everyone, with a few extra portions.
When should I prepare the bingo supplies?: Buy prizes, decorations and tableware at least 3–5 days before the event. Check the bingo balls, microphone and speaker on the day, and finish room setup at least 30 minutes before registration.

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