(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.
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You can drink whatever you want at Munich’s Oktoberfest.
(more lies)
Everyone in Germany celebrates Oktoberfest.
(stereotype)
As a cultural festival, Oktoberfest historically provided relief from the Catholic conscience.
Tax on beer starts a revolution.
Like Mexican-Americans and Cinco de Mayo, all Germans want to come to your Oktoberfest party.
(sarcasm)
Lederhosen are worn year-round and in every social setting, by everyone.
(stereotype)
While wearing Lederhosen, it is important to be strategic with bathroom breaks: they can be hard to unbutton.
Bavaria is the Texas of Germany: Oktoberfest is often a platform for Bavarians to express their desire for independence.
he festival is occasionally cancelled due to war and/or disease.
Märzen: so-called because, before refrigeration, it was not prudent to brew during the summer. The beers were brewed in March.
Munich makes about half a billion—with a b—Euros every year from the festival.
Dance floors and climbing trees were removed from the grounds in the late 19th century in favor of more beer.
Oktoberfest was started by multi-national brewing interests to sell beer.
(outright lie)
A bow tied on the left of the waist of a Dirndl-wearing German girl indicates she’s single.
Oktoberfest is family friendly: noise ordinances are in place until 6 p.m. during the festival.
There’s an Oktoberfest app that shows nearest tents, food choices, and has a dictionary.
“O’zapft is!”
Cincinnati hosts the largest Oktoberfest in the U.S., garnering about half a million visitors annually.
Germans can’t get drunk from drinking beer.
(stereotype)
Oktoberfest isn’t just about the beer: there are carnival games, arcades, music venues, and plenty of food.
“Ein Prosit!”
You can purchase a necklace made from pretzels. Eating this helps to avoid a variety of drunken shenanigans.
Beer consumption increased at the end of the 19th century as brewers had to clear out their summer stock.