Antique Store Bingo

An hour of treasure hunting with a scoreboard. Every card is shuffled, so no two players are hunting the same row. Starred squares are personal, like the toy you had as a kid, and that's where the stories come from.

Players

Previews below. Each one prints on its own US Letter page. Choose "Save as PDF" in the print dialog to keep a copy on your phone.

How to play antique store bingo

Print one card per player. Choose the number of players above. Every card gets a different mix of squares.
Set the stakes. 45–60 minutes works well for most shops. Loser buys dessert, or the winner picks the next date.
Snap it to claim it. Take a photo of each find before you mark the square. No photo, no square.
Tell the story on starred squares. When you find a personal item, like something your grandparents owned, you owe the group the story behind it.
Five in a row wins. Across, down, or diagonal. The center square is free once you take a selfie together at the door.

Tips for a better antique store date

Choose a big multi-dealer mall over a small boutique. More booths means more finds and fewer dead ends.
Be a good guest. Ask before photographing a dealer's booth if there's a sign, and never move fragile items to get a better shot.
Buy one small thing. Set a $10 cap and let each player take home one find from their card. It ends up on a shelf as a souvenir of the night.
Playing as a group? Go couple vs. couple. Share one card per pair and split up to cover more ground.

Questions

Can we play at a flea market or estate sale?

Yes. Most squares work anywhere with vintage stuff. Outdoor flea markets make the "something under $5" square easy.

How many players can play?

Print up to 10 unique cards. For bigger groups, pair people into teams.

Want the app version?

In the CurioDate app, squares fill in automatically when you snap a photo, everyone's board updates live, and you get a photo collage of the night at the end. Join the waitlist for early access.