As much as I love getting out and going to the movie theaters, there is just something about an at home Family movie night that I kind of love even more.

Maybe it’s being able to watch a movie in our PJs, or being able to snuggle under our comfiest blanket. Maybe it’s saving money on overpriced, over-buttered theater popcorn by just being able to pop in some popcorn in the microwave… or maybe it’s being able to pause the movie when one of the kids inevitable needs a bathroom break.  Really, the list of reasons to love an at-home movie night go on and on.

We try to schedule a “family night” once or twice a month because it is a nice way to unplug, take a break “the busy” and enjoy some time together.

The kids look forward to these nights which sometimes include a board game, puzzle and/or a movie. We’re always keeping our eyes out for family movies as they’re released on iTunes and add them to our list for our next family movie night. As a family of 5 we sometimes we have a hard time choosing a movie or deciding if we should play a game or watch a movie, so a few years back we created a new idea where family game night meets family movie night –and it was a total WIN!

Family Movie Night Bingo!

is a combo of Bingo and I-Spy, really.

Each movie viewer gets a card. Each card is filled with pictures of actions that commonly happen in movies, such as: Fall in love, Magic performed, Laughing, Gift giving, Shopping, etc.

When you see one of these things happen in the movie you are watching you mark it off, first one to get BINGO (horizontal, vertical or diagonal) wins!

I created 6 randomized versions of the Bingo Card and printed them out 2 to a page onto .

Initially, I had used a square paper-punch to create markers, but the kids decided they preferred using their popcorn as markers instead. Which, really? Was definitely more fun than plain ol’ paper markers anyway.

The kids were over the moon with our movie night/ game night combo… and so were we, because as parents, multitasking is our middle name.

I think these little game cards could make a really cute game for a sleepover party too.

Download The Printable

{You can download your free Movie Bingo Cards here}

 

Here are a few other items that can take your family movie night to the next level:

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Updated 2018: This post was originally posted in 2013 on in partnership with PopSecret