Virtual Bingo For Work
COVID-19 may have stopped us from going to work, hugging our loved ones, and enjoying a meal at our favorite restaurants, but we got creative. We figured out new ways to connect with coworkers from home, send love to our families, and support local businesses.
Now it’s time to get creative with our fundraising to support cancer patients. Not even COVID-19 can stop cancer, and we need to continue to raise funds and make an impact on the future of cancer research, even if we can’t be together on the road.
With minimal resources, you can also partake in a virtual game of Bingo with your friends and family. Firstly, create your own cards on My Free Bingo Cards. Meanwhile, in Germany, people. Remote Work Bingo is a fun game you can play with remote workers to increase engagement. Other names for Remote Work Bingo are Working From Home Bingo and Working Remotely Bingo. Remote Work Bingo is a type of Online Team Building Bingo. Here is a free Remote Work Bingo. Work from Home Bingo makes it fun to connect and socialize with friends and coworkers. Simply download, print and play.
Looking for inspiration? We want to introduce you to two of our road warriors, Stephanie and Brandon Zarbo, whose passion and dedication to the cause helped them raise $1,200 during just one virtual event!
Finally, a new way to pass the time at work: Office BINGO. Play alone or play with friends. Regular BINGO rules apply! PRINT A BINGO CARD NOW. Most of the squares are self-explanatory, however, since we don’t want any of your co-workers to cheat you out of victory, let’s clarify what must be seen/heard to claim the box. Virtual bingo is a fun and easy way to get everyone involved and realizing what they have in common.
Stephanie and Brandon hosted a virtual bingo night in early May where they had 45 players, sold 250 bingo cards, and attracted over 400 viewers. “It was a lot of fun for us and gave us something to do while we’re cooped up,” Stephanie told us.
Their first one was so successful, they scheduled a part two for May 17 where they hoped to sell 500 cards!
We talked to Stephanie and Brandon about how they planned this event and made it as successful as it was. Take a look:
Where did the idea come from?
As the COVID situation began playing out, it was becoming clear in early April that our planned fundraising events in late April were not going to be able to happen. On top of that, we knew it would be very challenging to try to raise money as we know people are struggling financially. But, we also knew how much friends and family were in need of some fun distraction and we had been wanting to organize some type of virtual game night since this all started. There are lots of online group game options available now, but not anything large scale. Bingo came to my mind because we wouldn’t have to get everyone on a call, and I could easily distribute playing cards via email. We decided the prize should be dinner deliveries from a local restaurant to add another layer of support for our community.
Your viewers/participants – were they local? How far was your reach?
Most viewers were from the area, but we had friends and family playing from everywhere! I think some of the farthest were our friends in Salt Lake City and South Carolina, and some cousins in Northern Ontario!
What platform did you do it on?
We used Facebook Live and that worked out well. Most people have a Facebook account, even if they don’t use it often, so it was easy to get everyone watching in the same place.
How did you get the bingo cards? How did you set it up?
When I first had the idea, I started researching virtual bingo options. There’s a great site called freebingocards.com that made it very easy. From there, as donations came in, I sent out playing cards via email to players with instructions for how to play. We sold out of game cards so we also decided to add Live Trivia in between rounds to add a little more fun, as well as another chance to win prizes. Players called in via Houseparty and we streamed them in our live video. In terms of the live setup, we had started planning assuming that we would just set up a phone and go live. But Brandon and I are video production professionals and after being out of work for 6 weeks, it felt like the right time to flex our production muscles. We had a two camera live stream and also included the live call-ins. It was a lot of moving parts, but it went really well for our first time and so much fun!
You can check out Stephanie and Brandon’s live stream of their first virtual bingo here: https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.e.brochey/videos/10100889335656481/
Great job Stephanie and Brandon! We are so grateful to have your dedication and support.
When it comes to virtual happy hour games, your college besties, family members, and long-distance pals have tried it all. You've played classics like 'Never Have I Ever' and 'Truth or Dare,' and even hosted scavenger hunts from the comfort of your individual apartments. Take things up a notch with these virtual bingo game ideas that are total winners and well-worth playing right now.
From the moment you sketch out the fun-filled boards on your tablet or phone, and send them out to everyone in your crew, you'll be so excited. You'll anxiously await your cousins and BFF's reactions, which will likely be so encouraging and over-the-top ecstatic, too. They may ask if there are going to be prizes such as a gift card to their favorite restaurant or a sweet package of snacks sent to their home. They may propose having a bunch of virutal happy hours throughout the next few weeks, where you play a different board with a different theme each time.
It's totally up to you to take the reins and design the bingo game of your dreams. You're in charge of scheduling a time when everyone will gather on FaceTime or Zoom to play, and of deciding what the prizes will be, if there are prizes involved. Here are 15 virtual bingo game ideas that'll be total winners to get you started.
1. Have You Ever...
Virtual Bingo For Work Printables
First up, turn 'Never Have I Ever' into a bingo game with 'Have You Ever...'. In each box, write something that people may have done such as gone skydiving, been on a blind date, or attended a red carpet event. Whoever has done that item gets to cross it off. (Pro tip: There are a ton of templates on Pinterest for this one!)
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2. Just College Student Things
Are you having a virtual happy hour with your college besties? If so, jot down a bunch of items that only college students have done, will understand, and be able to cross off in each of those bingo boxes. Include items like: showed up late for a morning class, couldn't find a parking space on campus, and joined an ultimate frisbee league. It'll give you a chance to relive some mems.
3. Welcome To The '90s
Where are the '90s kids at? This version of bingo is for you. It's all about checking off what games, shows, and fashion-forward items you loved during your childhood. Everything from denim overalls, to butterfly clips, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air will be included and re-appreciated with this game.
4. Would You Rather...
During your virtual happy hours, you may warm up the crowd with a game of 'Would You Rather.' That's well and good. But, have you considered turning this tried and true activity into a bingo board? Simply fill in the blank boxes with firm and bold choices like, 'I would rather lose my luggage than have a flight be delayed by eight hours.' Then, see where the conversation naturally goes.
5. Call Me A Travel Blogger
If your group has been around the world and back, then you'll want to opt for 'Call Me A Travel Blogger.' In this game, your bingo boxes are filled with items like 'My luggage has gotten lost,' and 'I've been to three different continents.' The more well-traveled you are, the better chance you have at winning.
6. The Secret's Out
Odds are, everyone in your group has a secret they would tell if given the chance. They'd admit they peed in your pool as a kid, or accidentally set up your best friend on a terrible blind date. Spill the tea with 'The Secret's Out' — a bingo game designed to get everyone on the same, hilarious page.
7. Well, That's Embarrassing
Have you ever done something so awkward that it still makes you cringe a little bit when you think about it? Have you and your best friend accidentally worn the same exact outfit? It's time for those embarrassing moments to shine. Jot down the moments that could've happened to people in your group like 'I thought I ran into a famous person, but I didn't.' Then, cringe together.
8. Been There, Marathon-Watched That
The movie and TV buffs in your group will have heart eyes for 'Been There, Marathon-Watched That.' They'll be checking off the boxes for Fleabag, Euphoria, and the latest movies from the Star Wars franchise. If you're one of them, you'll surely win this bingo game with ease.
9. Written In The Stars
Calling all astrology lovers. 'Written In The Stars' is for you. It's designed to have you take a closer look at your life, friendships, and relationships. Each box questions whether you've fallen in love with an Aries, or befriended a Virgo. Some can even speak to your star sign and say, 'Done spring cleaning like a Libra,' or 'Listened to oldies music like a Capricorn.'
10. Summer Lovin'
Daydreaming about summer is always a great idea. 'Summer Lovin' will help you get in a sun-kissed mindset, by having you and your friends check off items like 'Owns five beach towels,' or 'Has been to an island in the Caribbean.' Be prepared with sunscreen and a good book for afterwards, when you'll likely want to lay out in your backyard.
11. What's In Your Fridge?
Open up your fridge and pantry for this bingo game that's all about snacks and delicious food. Each box has a item you can find at the grocery store like apples, oranges, Oreos, or a can of beans. Everyone who has those items gets to cross of those boxes, and potentially say, 'Bingo!'
12. Get Ready With Me
For this bingo game, adorably called 'Get Ready With Me,' you have to browse through your makeup and beauty products. In your screen, you have to show off your brushes, palettes, or a jade roller you totally swear by. Then, you get to check off the boxes for them and give your recommendations to your BFFs or fam.
13. Will You Accept This Rose?
Are you a self-proclaimed member of Bachelor Nation? 'Will You Accept This Rose?' will challenge your knowledge, love, and insight about the show. Each box on your board will say something like, 'Watched the drama with Peter's mom live,' and 'Was rooting for Mike to be the next bachelor.' You can check off what applies to you.
14. That's Annoying AF
Everyone is annoyed by something, right? Whether it's the gum stuck under a picnic table or the way your roomie leaves dirty dishes in the sink — well, you could go on and on. Put anything you can think of that may be annoying in your bingo boxes, and see what your friends and family members say. You just may be surprised at their results.
15. Let's Break The Ice
Last but not least, if you're just trying to break the ice with a group of co-workers or even your friends during virtual happy hour, then play 'Let's Break The Ice.' Fill your bingo board with items like 'Just got married,' or 'Allergic to peanuts.' Let each person share their board when it's complete so you can get to know them better.