Guide

Housewarming Party Bingo: New Home Game Ideas

Housewarming parties are essentially home tours with food and wine. Bingo leans into that natural structure — guests explore the new space and mark squares as they discover features, hear the host's stories about the renovation, and observe the inevitable moments that happen at every housewarming.

The House Tour Format

Give guests a bingo card when they arrive. As the host leads the tour (or as guests explore on their own), they mark squares when they see or hear each item. The game wraps up naturally as the tour ends, and you check for winners over drinks.

Housewarming Bingo Squares

House Features to Spot

  • Open floor plan
  • Kitchen island
  • Walk-in closet
  • Home office setup
  • Outdoor space (patio, deck, yard)
  • Fireplace (gas or wood)
  • Fancy shower or bathtub
  • Dedicated laundry room
  • Mudroom or entryway storage
  • Smart home device or thermostat
  • Built-in shelving
  • Exposed brick or original wood floors

Things Hosts Say During the Tour

  • "We're still figuring out what to do with this room"
  • "That wall was a nightmare"
  • "The previous owners did [questionable thing]"
  • "We found that at [thrift store/estate sale/IKEA]"
  • "Don't open that closet yet"
  • "We still need to [fix/buy/paint] something"
  • "This is my favorite part of the house"
  • "IKEA trip #[large number]"

Party Moments

  • Someone gives an unsolicited decorating opinion
  • Guest asks how much the house cost
  • Host shows off the appliances specifically
  • Someone volunteers to help with a remaining project
  • Pet tour (if they have a pet)
  • Housewarming gift: a candle (there will be at least one)
  • Housewarming gift: a plant
  • Housewarming gift: a kitchen item
  • "You have to come back when it's more put together"
  • Someone stays to help rearrange furniture

Tips for Housewarming Bingo

  • Customize 5–10 squares to the specific house — things the host definitely has or will show off
  • Use digital cards so guests can mark squares hands-free while holding a drink
  • Make the free center space "New Home!" or the address/neighborhood
  • Keep prizes home-themed: a plant, a nice kitchen item, a candle, or a gift card to a home goods store