Christmas Gift Ideas for Bingo Lovers

If you love bingo, or a close friend or family member adores it, then it’s easier to buy bingo-related birthday, anniversary, and Christmas gifts than you might think. Save yourself the embarrassment of wrapping up yet another pair of socks, a handkerchief, or bottle of perfume this year, by showing you care about their favourite hobby. Whether it’s the land-based or online variety that they love, they’re bound to adore any or all of the following ideas…

What to buy for land-based players

Firstly, there are a few obvious gifts you can purchase for those who frequent their local bingo hall. Things such as novelty daubers can make playing games far more fun; look for cartoon characters, or idols like Elvis and Marilyn Monroe to give your recipient a little to something to smile about as they mark off their game cards.

Alternatively, a personalised bag is a nice touch. Look for one with plenty of pockets that will help them store their daubers and lucky mascots somewhere safe.

Another great present idea is to make your friend or partner a voucher or certificate entitling them to a day of free bingo. Why not think about accompanying them, so you’ll get to share their excitement, and you might even win a full house in the process?

A stitch in time saves nine

Make aching bottoms a thing of the past by finding a cute, comfy cushion that they can take along to sessions. If you’re nifty with a sewing machine, you could even make your own. If you can find the right material, with bingo balls or number patterns on, you’ll open up a whole new world of opportunities; why not create an apron, pillowcase, bed-spread, or tea-towel that will remind them of bingo around the house? This type of gift is equally suited to lovers of online games, so unleash your creativity, and get stitching! They’re bound to appreciate the time and effort you’ve put into making their gift, and doing it yourself will mostly likely cost less than purchasing something from a shop.

Playing at home

If the bingo-lover in your life has small children, then how about buying them their very own home-bingo machine to use as a family? Bingo’s great for teaching kids numeracy, and is often used in schools as a learning aid. The adults will love it too, and you can always create your own prizes to use for a fun night in with your friends.

Gifts for the online player

Whist playing online might not need as many bits of equipment as playing down the local club, you’d be surprised at the things you can come up with for those who choose to play via their PC or laptop.

Notebook, netbook and laptop owners will adore a giant beanbag to get comfy with whilst they sit down to enjoy their 90-ball, 80-ball, or 75-ball games. Alternatively, desktop users may well appreciate a gift of surround sound speakers to give them a more realistic live bingo experience, as well as help them avoid ever missing a ball being called again.

Other online bingo-friendly gifts include gift vouchers to use at their favourite site, or a novelty mouse, mouse mat, fountain pen, or desktop screen-saver. Maybe they’ve got a lucky number? In which case, a mascot or fridge magnet to keep around the house might mean a lot if it’s got their special number on it. Alternatively, a coffee mug or car sticker would make a great stocking-filler, and you can even get one personalised for them at many online websites.

If you’re still really stuck after all these ideas, then it could be worth getting in touch with your pal’s favourite online bingo site or local club to see if they sell any branded merchandise. Many of the larger names in the business use third parties to manufacture items such as key-rings, baseball caps, hoodies and t-shirts in sizes to fit both men and women.

They say that giving is better than receiving, and it’s certainly the case that a gift that’s had some considerable thought put into personalising it for the recipient will have an even stronger impact. So, the next time you need to buy a present for the special bingo fans in your life, why not try an idea or two from our list, and see what response you get?