Ah, the Late Late Toy Show – it’s a festive institution here in Ireland! What theme will the opening number have? What Christmas jumper will Tubs be wearing? Which amazing child prodigy will we gasp at? Download our free Late Late Toy Show bingo game and play along at home as each show milestone happens!
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Play Late Late Toy Show Bingo
It’s nearly that time again — the night when every house in Ireland tunes in to RTÉ’s Late Late Toy Show. Pyjamas, sweets and hot chocolate are the order of the day, and if your kids are anything like ours, you’ll want a notepad handy to jot down all the new additions to the Christmas list!
There are some constants on the show — things that happen every single year — so we’ve put them all onto our free bingo sheet. Just download the bingo sheet here and tick off each moment as you spot it.
And, of course, the first person to shout BINGO gets an extra chocolate! Those are the rules… not that we’re saying parents should be competitive or anything.
Happy playing — and don’t forget to see if any of our Hot Toys for Christmas predictions make it onto the show too!
Late Late Toy Show History
The first Toy Show aired on RTÉ in the early 1970s as a 30-minute slot at the end of the regular Late Late Show. Gay Byrne hosted a segment for parents on that year’s must-have toys while the children were tucked up in bed!
It proved so popular that it eventually grew into a full show, complete with Christmas musical entertainment. Lucky children were invited on to test and review the toys, and over time it evolved into the Christmas extravaganza families love today.
The Toy Show continues to be one of the biggest nights of the year on Irish television, with viewers watching live on RTÉ One and many more streaming online from around the world. Every year, thousands of families apply for a treasured seat in the studio audience, though only a small number of tickets are ever released — all in the hope of hearing that famous catchphrase: “There’s one for everybody in the audience!”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Late Late Toy Show bingo game really free?
Yes — the bingo sheet is a free download, ready to print or view on screen at home before the show starts.
How do we play?
Simply download the sheet, get everyone settled in front of the TV, and tick off each square as that moment happens on the show — the opening number, a surprise celebrity guest, or Tubridy’s Christmas jumper, for example.
What age is the bingo game suitable for?
It’s designed to be a fun, all-ages activity — younger children can be helped by a parent or older sibling to spot and tick off the squares.
Do we need to print the sheet, or can we play from a screen?
Either works well. Print copies if you’d like one per player, or share the PDF on a tablet or phone if you’re playing as a group from one device.
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