Audio Bingo – A Sound-Based Twist on a Classic Game

Inclusive. Engaging. Joyfully Familiar.

Audio Bingo is a fun, age appropriate game that is accessible for those at early and later stages of their dementia journey, helping to improve cognitive functions and social participation.

We designed this game after observing that as people’s dementia progresses they find it harder and harder to play traditional bingo. We wanted to design a game where people in early and later stages of dementia can play together.

By using authentic animal sound and beautifully illustrated images instead of numbers, people in later stages of dementia are still able to take part in this popular game.

How It Works

Animal Bingo is a group activity for up to 8 players, and a bingo caller to run the session. The game is simple, the bingo caller plays the different sounds on shuffle whilst players put counters on the matching image. The caller will also have a flip book to show images of the animals alongside the sounds as an extra prompt. To win, a player needs to match 9 animal on their card and shout Bingo!

Why It Works:

• Multi-sensory engagement using real animal sounds and visual cues
• Supports cognitive function, memory recall, and auditory recognition
• Fosters social interaction, laughter, and group connection
• Designed for all cognitive levels — no numbers, no reading required
• Provides a calming, non-competitive structure for success