How to Pick Prizes for Bunco

Part of the fun in playing Bunco is winning prizes, which is why it is important to pick the right prizes for the game. If you are new to the game or it is your turn to host Bunco, you need to invest some time in picking your prizes. Read on to learn how to be a popular prize-picker.

Instructions

1. Find out how many prizes you need, which is determined by your specific Bunco group. Traditionally, there should be a prize for the most wins, the most losses, the most three-of-a-kinds and the most Buncos. The Halfer Prize is for the person who has eight wins and eight losses or the closest combination to eight and eight. The person who rolled the last Bunco can also win a prize.

2. Collect the money from the group. Your Bunco group should have an established fee to play. You need to collect the fee for your event at the Bunco game prior to the one you are hosting. This allows you to budget properly.

3. Set up a budget. Once you know how much money you have to spend, you need to decide how much to spend per gift. You can rank your prizes and the budget based on the category or you can spend the same amount on each prize.

4. Select a variety of prizes. Most groups have people with different tastes. Depending on how long you've been playing, you may know what individuals like. You need to have a variety of gifts that will appeal to the group as a whole.

5. Use a theme. Most Bunco groups are formed by people who have something in common. Pick a theme that fits with this commonality. You can also buy seasonal prizes for the home or office. Gift cards to a variety of stores are a theme used by many Bunco groups.