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Sinterklaas bingo: music bingo for the Dutch December tradition
Sinterklaas is the Dutch celebration in early December, and its songs are so familiar that almost every child and adult in the Netherlands knows them by heart. That makes a Sinterklaas bingo one of the few games where nothing has to be explained.
At school, at home or at an office party with children, this theme works beautifully. If you have recently moved to the Netherlands it is also a quick way to learn the songs everyone around you grew up with.
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For children: small and short
Pick a 3 by 3 card and a twenty-minute round. Everyone completes a row quickly and attention stays where you want it. Larger letters on the card help young readers a great deal.
For adults: the nostalgic version
At an office gathering the songs work surprisingly well as a wink. Add the ones everybody remembers from childhood and combine it with a gift round: the winner opens the first present.
Prizes that choose themselves
With this theme you do not have to think about prizes: chocolate letters, spiced biscuits, marzipan and one small gift for the full card. Four rounds, four prizes.
Example songs for this theme
For inspiration: these are songs that tend to work well with this theme. You are not tied to any of them — you build your own list, so use them, extend them or ignore them completely.
- Sinterklaas Kapoentje — traditional
- Zie ginds komt de stoomboot — traditional
- Hij komt, hij komt — traditional
- Sinterklaasje kom maar binnen — traditional
- De zak van Sinterklaas — traditional
- Wie komt er ons huisje binnen — traditional
- O kom er eens kijken — traditional
- Dag Sinterklaasje — traditional
How to make this music bingo yourself
Paste your playlist
A link from Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music or Deezer, or type your own list of songs. The app collects the titles and removes duplicates.
Choose playing time and win pattern
The app works out how many songs you need and picks the card size.
Print the unique bingo cards
Two cards per A4 with cut lines, with a matching emoji above every title, plus a checklist for the host.
Play the hits
The Bingo Master plays the recognizable part of every song and verifies each bingo through the card code.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sinterklaas bingo?
A music bingo where the cards are filled with traditional Dutch Sinterklaas songs instead of numbers.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Choose a 3 by 3 card and a short round of about twenty minutes.
Can I use this at school?
Certainly. Print a unique card for every child and play as a class with a speaker.
How many songs do I need?
For a short twenty-minute round you need about 25 songs.
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