Dust off the master board, give the old wire cage a spin, and B-I-N-G-O you’ve got yourself a party. Well, almost. We asked creative NYC caterer Mary Giuliani to update the classic game that keeps Granny gambling. Giuliani recalls how her grandma readied for a gathering: fine linens, festive glassware, and five-cent gag toys. How about mixing bingo with tacos?

Step 1: Dress up the table with your most festive china. Write each guest’s name on a vintage bingo card (find on eBay), which doubles as a place card.