How to Have a Bunco Party

The fun loving game of Bunco is adored by millions of women in the U.S. It is estimated that 59 million women have played Bunco and about 21 million women play Bunco on a regular basis. If you would like to be among the 21 million women enjoying Bunco, throwing a Bunco party is easy with the following ideas.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Try mixing up your game night with a theme. You can have a themed Bunco party or simply invite friends for fun, laughter, and the game of dice. Some fun themes could be a luau, a pajama party or an Espresso party. A theme is a great way to spice up your Bunco party. Themed decorations, accessories and music can help your party become more memorable.

2. Before you prepare for your game tables, it is important to familiarize your self with the rules of Bunco (see Resources below). The game of Bunco requires at least 12 players, as well as tally score cards, a bell, dice and two stuffed animals or fuzzy dice.

3. Assemble tables of 4 in competing teams of 2. At each table, you must place 3 dice, a Bunco Table Tally score sheet and pencils for each player as they keep their scores. Place a table placard (Low, Middle, High) on each table, along with the four sequentially numbered seating placards, in front of each chair. A bell should be placed on the HIGH table and a fuzzy die (or a small stuffed animal) should be placed on the LOW table. Before your players arrive for a night of fun, you can organize 12 Bunco score cards by writing on the back of them as follows: four labeled HIGH table numbered 1 through 4, four labeled MIDDLE table numbered 1 through 4 and four labeled LOW table numbered 1 through 4. These prepared score cards are drawn by players as they arrive at your party. Once everyone is sat at their tables, you can determine partners by assigning people with who are sitting across from each other. Now that your game tables are ready, let the fun begin.

4. Every great party must have food. If you are throwing a themed Bunco party, try food that goes along with your theme. It can be as simple as: munchies, appetizers or desserts. If you are looking for a meal, potlucks are also a fun and sensible way to serve your guests. Don't forget the decaffeinated coffee. Coffee and dessert make a nice touch for the end of the party.

5. If you are ambitious to have prizes, here are a few opportune Bunco times to award players: Most BUNCOs, Most Wins - person with most "W" (Wins), Most Losses - person with most "L" (Losses), Most Wipeouts, First BUNCO, Traveling - last person holding traveling Die or Traveling Wipeout - last person holding wipeout bag. Keep your prizes simple and low cost. Prizes are also a fun way to incorporate your theme. Now that you have some simple ideas for How to have a Bunco party, enjoy your fun filled time with friendships and the game of dice.

Resources

• Check out this site to review the game of Bunco and the game rules and requirements.