Daub, Display and Remember
Whether it was a trip to Blackpool, a weekend at Butlin’s or a day out in Margate, you probably came home with a tacky souvenir. Maybe it was a snow globe that shook glitter over Big Ben. Maybe it was a novelty mug that said “World’s Best Bingo Queen.” Whatever it was, it sat proudly on your shelf, and it meant something.
At Zingo Bingo, we are all about celebrating the simple joys. So here’s our tribute to the kitsch, the quirky and the completely brilliant world of retro holiday souvenirs, plus how to work them into your bingo setup for a hit of happy nostalgia.
Snow Globes and Seaside Shakes
❄️ You shook it once and watched the glitter fall like magic. These little domes were like handheld holidays. Bonus points if it was from a place that never saw snow.
🎲 Bingo Room Match: The Zingo Lounge
Slow-paced, sentimental and sparkly. Just like a snow globe and a quiet round of bingo on a Sunday.
Zingo Tip: Keep one by your tablet to shake before each game for extra luck.
Mugs from Every Market Stall
☕ Nothing says “I went to Skegness” like a chunky mug that says it for you. Whether it had a rude joke, a scenic view or a cheesy pun, you brought it home and drank your tea with pride.
🎲 Bingo Room Match: The Penny Arcade
This room is full of seaside energy and old-school charm. Perfect for a brew and a bargain-loving dauber.
Zingo Tip: Use your favourite souvenir mug as your official bingo brew holder.
Fridge Magnets from Everywhere You’ve Ever Been
🧲 Little rectangles of joy. Some were glittery, some were hand-painted, some were shaped like dolphins. But each one held a memory.
🎲 Bingo Room Match: Nineties Reloaded
Tamagotchis on the counter, magnets on the fridge and a bingo card in your hand. It all adds up to a vibe.
Zingo Tip: Stick a bingo-themed magnet on your fridge and use it to hold up a list of your recent wins.
Novelty Ashtrays, Thimbles and Tiny Plates
🦀 You never used them, but you couldn’t leave without one. Your shelf at home became a mini museum of good times and bad decisions at gift shops.
🎲 Bingo Room Match: The Weekly Whirl
This room is full of surprises and weekly delights. Just like a shop full of knick-knacks you didn’t know you needed.
Zingo Tip: Line your bingo shelf with a few of your most “What was I thinking?” finds.
Bonus: Souvenir-Inspired Bingo Night
Turn your next bingo session into a souvenir celebration.
✅ Ask friends to bring their weirdest holiday keepsake
✅ Play rounds with location themes like “B for Blackpool” and “S for Skegness”
✅ Use souvenir mugs for dauber storage
✅ Award a prize for “Most Unintentionally Hilarious Item”
🎲 Bingo Room Match: Disco Inferno
Glitter, dazzle and over-the-top charm. The ultimate room for full kitsch power.
What’s Your Funniest Souvenir?
💬 Is there a sparkly rock on your shelf from 1988? A mug shaped like a fish?
Share it using #ZingoBingoRewind and tag our socials for a chance to be featured in a future bingo room spotlight.
Let’s Zingo and Treasure the Tacky Things
🎁🎲 Because every snow globe, mug and fridge magnet holds a full house of memories.
