Free Printable Mardi Gras Bingo Cards
Looking for a fun and colorful way to celebrate Mardi Gras? These Free Printable Mardi Gras Bingo Cards are the perfect addition to your festivities!
Whether you’re hosting a lively Mardi Gras party, planning a fun family game night, or keeping kids entertained, this festive activity is sure to bring everyone together for some laughter and friendly competition.
This set accommodates up to 10 players, making it a hassle-free option for small groups or classrooms. Each card features a vibrant 5×5 grid adorned with classic Mardi Gras symbols like crowns, masks, beads, trumpets, and fleur-de-lis, all in the iconic purple, green, and gold color scheme. Whether you’re competing for fun or handing out exciting prizes, this game is a guaranteed hit for all ages. All you have to do is get the PDF file at the bottom of the post, cut out the calling cards and tokens, and you’re ready to start the game, so it’s perfect for last-minute fun!
Materials You’ll Need:
- Printer: Any inkjet printer works great.
- Cardstock: 65 lb or higher is ideal for durability.
- Scissors or Paper Trimmer: To cut out the calling cards and tokens.
- Free Printable PDF: Includes 10 bingo cards, calling cards, and themed markers.
- Optional Prizes: Add a competitive twist with small prizes like candy, party beads, or mini crowns.
How to Play:
- Click the “Get it now” button at the bottom of this page to get your free PDF file.
- Open the file in a PDF viewer like Adobe Acrobat.
- Print Your Set: I recommend using cardstock to print these cards on for durability. Be sure to select the correct paper format in your printer’s settings and that the print quality is set at “Best.” Then, print the bingo cards, calling cards, and tokens if you want to use them.
- Set Up the Game: Cut out the tokens and calling cards. Place the calling cards in a bowl or container and shuffle them.
- Distribute Cards: Hand out a unique bingo card to each player and give them the tokens to use as markers (or try festive alternatives like mini beads, coins, or candies. See below for more suggestions).
- Play Bingo: The caller draws and announces an image from the calling cards. Players mark their cards if they have the corresponding symbol.
- Win Big: The first player to complete a row, column, or diagonal shouts “Bingo” or “Mardi Gras” for a festive flair.
- Award Prizes (optional): Give the winners small prizes or treats. You can even have consolation prizes for everyone! Below is a list of affordable and fun ideas for prizes.
What’s Included:
- 10 Unique Bingo Cards: Festive grids with symbols like king cakes, crowns, masks, and more. These cards are standard paper size (8.5 in x 11 in.)
- Calling Cards: Easy-to-use cards featuring all the game symbols for smooth gameplay.
- Tokens: Mardi Gras-themed tokens to mark spaces on your cards.
Fun Marker Ideas:
- Mini Mardi Gras beads
- Small foam fleur-de-lis shapes
- Gold coins or buttons
- Mini feather
- Sequins or rhinestones
- Colored pom-poms in purple, yellow, and green
- Fleur-de-lis stickers
- Mardi Gras confetti or vase filler
Prize Ideas for Winners:
- Mardi Gras masks
- Beaded necklaces
- Mini king cakes
- Party favors like feathered headbands or festive bracelets
- Mardi Gras Cupcake Toppers
- Glow-in-the-Dark Beads
- Themed Drinkware
- DIY Mask Kits
This bingo game adds a unique and interactive flair to your festivities. So, grab your printables, gather your family and friends, and let the good times roll! For more fun, play these Mardi Gras word searches!
Looking for more bingo games? Check out this St. Patrick’s Day bingo game and these New Year Bingo cards!