- This game is similar to BINGO, only MUCH bigger! To make playing pieces, cut paper into 25 small pieces. Write one numeral, from 1 to 25, on each piece. Decorate the lunch bag. Place the numbered papers inside.
- Players find about 20 tokens with which to mark their BIGGO boards. Small rocks, fallen sticks, or similar found objects are fine.
- With an adult, choose a large outdoor paved area that is clean, safe, and free from traffic. Each player creates a BIGGO square about 5 short paces per side with Sidewalk Chalk.
- Divide the square into a grid of 25 smaller squares. Just draw four evenly-spaced lines across and four lines up and down.
- In each square, randomly write one numeral, from 1 to 25, until the grid is full.
- Players take turns pulling one number from the bag and calling it out.
- All players place a token to cover the corresponding numeral on their grids.
- The first player with five in a row--horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, is the winner.
- Make grids larger or smaller to suit players’ ages and fit the space. Use Crayola Chalk Tools such as the Wide Writer to draw broad lines.
- Use symbols or pictures in place of numerals. Choose a theme if you like! Some possibilities include yummy fruits, names of pets, or color names.
- Make eye-popping grids with Crayola Chalk ‘n Roll™, Rainbow Rake™, or Sidewalk Paint Sprayer. Paint them with a Crayola Super Brush™.
- Make the center space "free" like it is in BINGO.
- Vary ways to win, such as by covering all four corners or making an X.
- Decorate small paper plates with Crayola Markers to use as tokens. Great fun for a crowd at a neighborhood picnic or family reunion!
- Create Crayola Model Magic® tokens. Flatten balls into discs or any shape. Air-dry them overnight. Decorate with Crayola Washable Markers. To keep them clean, make a glaze of equal parts Crayola No-Run School Glue and water. Cover one side of the tokens with the glaze and a paint brush. Air-dry. Turn them over and cover the other side. Air-dry the glue before playing.
- Check out these similar creative ideas for more fun:
LOVEU Bingo
Kid-Tac-Toe
Sidewalk Size Tic-Tac-Toe
- ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Adult supervision is recommended with all children.
- Close adult supervision is required to assure children’s safety.
- Crayola Sidewalk Paints and Chalk are designed for use on concrete or asphalt sidewalks and driveways. Before use, test on a small, inconspicuous area (allow paint to dry completely). Wash off to make sure that paint and chalk do not stain surface.
- DO NOT USE ON SURFACES LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD. DO NOT LEAVE PAINT ON SURFACE LONGER THAN 1 WEEK.
- Safety guidelines recommend this art project as suitable for children age 4 years and older. Close adult supervision is required to ensure safety.
