Bingo Bonanza 2024

[Squirlruler]

Hello fellow trophy hunters and event participants! Another Year Another Card to fill!

 

We had a great turnout last year with over 80 participants and a whopping 21 full card bingos. Let's see if we can't break those numbers!

 

BINGO BONANZA 2024

 

(Originally hosted by @XX_FTW)

How It Works

Each player will receive a randomly-generated bingo card filled with 25 individual challenges. The goal is to check off 5 boxes in a row and achieve Bingo! To check off a box, the player must complete a game that fulfills the box’s challenge.

 

Notes

• A game can only be used to fulfill a single challenge. No two birds, one stone here.
• Game completion, for this purpose, is defined as finishing the story or equivalent. Platinum or 100% is not required to check off a box.
• The game must have a trackable achievement system, such as psn trophies, xbox or steam achievements.
• Some categories have more room for interpretation than others. Feel free to make things fit, but please try to keep in the spirit of the challenge.
• I have removed the "Peripheral-Based" And replaced it with "Contains unobtainable trophy"
• There are 68 individual challenges in the pool the cards are generated from. The 69th (nice) is the only universal challenge placed as every center box: Player’s Choice.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Chances are the answer to any questions you have is "I hesitate to give a definitive benchmark as I’d like you guys to have as much freedom in your interpretation as possible while staying true to the spirit of each challenge." If that's not enough for you, see below for some previous asked and answered questions.

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• Can I join?
  Sure. There is no cut-off date for sign ups.
• Can I finish games I started before 2024?
  Yes, games previously started can be used for the challenge assuming you haven't completed the story/story equivalent. Trophy clean-ups aren't eligible, even if it requires an additional playthrough.
• Do I need to list out my plans at the start? Can I change my mind about what games to play for each challenge?
  I’m not holding anyone to any particular game for any category, until you report a challenge completed. So if you play Game X and use it to mark off Square N4, that is then set. If you say you’re planning to play Game Y for Square B2 but end up playing Game Z instead, that’s completely fine.
• Are DLCs eligible?
  There is a specific challenge for DLC which can be fulfilled with any type of DLC. If you are looking to use DLC to fulfill a challenge outside of that specific one: then yes, assuming the DLC provides significant content. Let’s use discretion as to not override the spirit of the challenge.
• What does "Platform Exclusive" mean?
  Released only on one system. For example: Uncharted: Golden Abyss would count but Persona 4 Dancing (which was recently released on PS4) would not.
• "Last Game You Acquired" can be established as of when you generate your card or when you're ready to attempt the specific challenge. Up to you.
• Why did you post that mean peripheral joke?
  Because it was hilarious and I know people aren't going to read it all and I want to see the reactions lol.
• What counts as a peripheral?
  Peripheral can be defined as broadly as your cellphone for Playlink or Karaoke Games, or specifically as Wonderbook or PSVR. I am going to expand this by including any game that has an online leaderboard/interactive website that can be checked outside of the game (IE battlefield)
• I don't subscribe to PS Plus but I have the "Redeemed from PS Plus" challenge square. What do I do?
  Choose a game that has been offered on PS Plus.
• Does the colon or (insert mark here) count as punctuation for the "With a # or Punctuation Mark in the Title" challenge?
  Yes! If it's a punctuation mark, it counts. Symbols are also acceptable.
• What game should I play for Challenge X?
  Pitch it to the group and you're sure to get some great suggestions.
• How do I post an image?
  Host the image elsewhere (such as imgur) and then post the direct image link into the "Insert Image with URL" button in the reply box. Yes, you need to post an image of your bingo card.
• Oh no! I have already filled my card and the year isn't over! What do I do?
  First off, congrats! Next, get another card and get to work!
• Would a game count for "banned in a country" if the ban has since been lifted?
  Yes!

 

Posting Image Guide

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Use Printscreen or a screenshot (Firefox has one built into the browser, windows 10 has one built in as well ctrl+shft+s)

Go to Imgur and click on New Post

Paste the image there

Once the post is there, you can right click on the image and hit "Copy Image Link".

Paste that in the forum should display the image.

 

Sample Card

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Card Generator

Cross your fingers. Pluck a nose hair. Spin your pencil six times. Whatever your superstitious practice is: do it and then follow this link. Click on “Generate Card.” Screenshot your bingo card and post it here. It is encouraged to stick with the first card you generate as one of the goal's of this event is to get you out of your comfort zone and help you find joy in new things (as many of past year's participants can attest). A reroll is allowed, however, if there is a box that is a complete and utter nonstarter. Good luck.

 

Important Dates

Bingo Bonanza will run for the Year of 2024.

Start Time: January 1st, 2024 00:00 UTC+14

End Time: December 31st, 2024 23:59 UTC-12

 

So, grab your controllers and don your visors, it’s Bingo Time!

 

Bingo Tiers

To allow for varying levels of participation, we have prepared three reward tiers:

 

Elite Grandmas

Full Blackout Bingo (all bingo challenges have been met).

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Retirement Ready

Triple bingo completed (three bingo lines completed, overlap allowed).

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@Biscoito18 - Card

@Copanele - Card

@hyousai - Card

 

 

Bingo, Baby!

One bingo completed (5 boxes in a line).

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@Beyondthegrave07 Card

@Biscoito18 - Card

@DrBloodmoney - Card

@ExHaseo - Card

@graphic_violins8 - Card

@hyousai - Card

@MAUSZX - Card

@ShinigamiSensei- - Card

@Venal - Card

 

 

Participants

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@ArtikSkarab - Card

@AshestoAshes28 - Card

@Baker - Card

@BeefzoneListener - Card

@BeesTrophies - Card

@Beyondthegrave07 - Card

@Biscoito18 - Card

@BlackSquirrell1 - Card

@BrickwallBill - Card

@candicejean - Card

@Charizarzar - Card

@DoctorDrPepper - Card

@Doodlebawp - Card

@DrBloodmoney - Card

@Edunstar84 - Card

@ExHaseo- Card

@Flitterbloom - Card

@gernboes - Card

@GeorgeAK199 - Card

@GhastlySoulsc - Card

@graphic_violins8 - Card

@grumpaluffagus_1 - Card

@GT__Jedi - Card

@HailHale81 - Card

@Han_the_Dragon - Card

@Heather342 - Card

@Hurricane_Tanya - Card

@InfinateEternity - Card

@JayDeLosDioses - Card

@jh7459 - Card

@jones_jr02 - Card

@Kirenoxs - Card

@k0edb - Card

@Marcus512002 - Card

@Mary_mon42 - Card

@masaru-san - Card

@MattbluePT - Card

@Matttrent101 - Card

@MAUSZX - Card

@Meikoro - Card

@MissShake - Card

@neutreality - Card

@nyx770 - Card

@OpenScars - Card

@papert0wng1rl - Card

@petit_renard0 - Card

@Platinum_Vice - Card

@plimaz- - Card

@princexedar - Card

@ProfSeajay7 - Card

@Prometheous101 - Card

@Reaper-BEL-1991 - Card

@scarysoldier123 - Card

@shadaik - Card

@ShinigamiSensei- - Card

@Squirlruler - Card

@steel_swamp42 - Card

@Stonemaddin - Card

@stuthesheep - Card

@Sylvanticore - Card

@Treilio - Card

@Vanqishd - Card

@Venal Card

@VersusCA - Card

@videogmr101 - Card

@WDB_Chaotic - 

@whodeygamer - Card

@Xhortastic - Card

@Yen-Pop - Card

@Yuber6969 - Card

@zaxonzaxon - Card

 

 

Let me know if there are any issues above or any questions you have. Here is a link to the previous thread. Many questions about what fits for a square are in there. Again, I am not looking for something super strict when it comes to fulfilling requirements, it's more about having fun and maybe playing something you wouldn't normally play.

 

@DrBloodmoney has also agreed to make badges for this years event too! Make sure to give him some love! 

Edited Thursday at 01:28 PM by Squirlruler

[DrBloodmoney]

Think there’s something up with the text colour dude - this is blank in normal mode, and only visible in Emo-Mode 

[Squirlruler]

15 minutes ago, DrBloodmoney said:

Think there’s something up with the text colour dude - this is blank in normal mode, and only visible in Emo-Mode 

Greattttt lol, I'll change it to grey 

[Squirlruler]

1 hour ago, Squirlruler said:

Greattttt lol, I'll change it to grey 

Should be fixed now!

[Platinum_Vice]

 

Keen to join again ✌️

Thanks for bringing it back.

 

Edit: 

Generated a card. Some hard ones in here but I've never re-rolled and won't start now! Bring it on.

 

https://bingobaker.com/#657f73ead2d45c47

 

Edited December 17, 2023 by Platinum_Vice

[videogmr101]

I'll join in on this. I was eyeing it last year and felt like it would have been too late into the year.

[Beyondthegrave07]

Wasn't sure if I was going to join as I skipped last year, but I'll try to remember to update my card this year...

 

https://bingobaker.com/#657f74c50c9822ef

 

Here's a (self) reference to my card.

 

B3 - Sea of Stars (Jan)

N1 - Omno (Jan)

N2 - I am Setsuna (Jan)

G3 - Medievil Resurrection (Feb)

O4 - Resistance Retribution (Feb)

O3 - Rally Cross (Feb)

O2 - Kingdom of Paradise (Feb)

G1 - Life is Strange: True Colors (Mar)

I3 - Elden Ring (Mar)

N3 - Syphon Filter (Mar) BINGO!

N4 - No Heroes Allowed! (Mar)

O5 - Tinykin (Mar)

N5 - Star Ocean First Departure R (Apr) BINGO #2

G5 - Echoshift (Apr)

B4 - The Gardens Between (May)

Edited 12 hours ago by Beyondthegrave07

[DrBloodmoney]

I’m definitely down - this is my favourite event!…

 

…but I’m gonna hold off generating my card until close to the actual start.

 

I know if I generate it now, I’m gonna end up wanting to hold off platting games between now and then if they could clearly strike off a box, and I don’t want to get stuck in a pre-event holding pattern 😂

[Squirlruler]

1 minute ago, DrBloodmoney said:

I’m definitely down - this is my favourite event!…

 

…but I’m gonna hold off generating my card until close to the actual start.

 

I know if I generate it now, I’m gonna end up wanting to hold off platting games between now and then if they could clearly strike off a box, and I don’t want to get stuck in a pre-event holding pattern 😂

I'm the same way lol. I will wait a couple days before the New Year, because I won't start any so my Year Start Completion will be higher and then I don't do the same thing, holding games to finish lol.

[Beyondthegrave07]

13 minutes ago, Squirlruler said:

I'm the same way lol. I will wait a couple days before the New Year, because I won't start any so my Year Start Completion will be higher and then I don't do the same thing, holding games to finish lol.

Do what I do, just don't read it. Then, when you look at it next year, you're like, "DAMMIT, I COULD HAVE USED THAT FOR ____!"

[princexedar]

I failed the 2023 one, but im down to play in 2024.
Heres my grid

[graphic_violins8]

And to think, I was just going to do one event this year.  I'm in, but I'm keeping my goal light.  Two bingos.  Anymore would be cool though.

 

 

 

[Han_the_Dragon]

Well, looks like I will be joining again...

 

https://bingobaker.com/#6580965233628cf1

 

 

[JayDeLosDioses]

I'm down again! Here's my card! Time to combine colors with squares again

[Kirenoxs]

I want to join, my card is:

 

Edited December 18, 2023 by Kirenoxs
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[Kirenoxs]

Sorry for the double post! but I was on my phone and couldn't upload my card properly, good luck everyone!

 

 

Edited December 18, 2023 by Kirenoxs

[MattbluePT]

Well, I'm in again for the challenge:

 

[ShinigamiSensei-]

Yesssss, i've been waiting for this!!!

 

I don't really know how i'm gonna fill some of these spots...but still...i think it's an easier card compared to the one i completed this year.

Good luck everyone!!

[VersusCA]

I'll sign up for this, card in spoilers
 

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Planned Games:

 

For Another PSNP Event	Celeste
Platform Exclusive	God of War Ascension
Metroidvania/Rogue-like	God of War Ragnarok Valhalla DLC
Underplayed	Rugby 22
Favorite Genre	NBA 2k24 PS5
Sci-fi Fantasy	Mirror's Edge Catalyst
Arcade, Rhythm, Puzzle	Gardens Between
Crafting	Evil Within
Play as Antihero/villain	Tropico 5
New Series	Outlast 1
Minigames In It	Batman: Arkham Asylum
Developed Outside Canada	Vanquish PS3
Player's Choice	Enemy Front
DLC Pack/Standalone DLC	Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways
Oldest In Backlog	Grand Ages Medieval
No Humans	Donut County
Released Birth Month	Evil Within 2
Gives Feels	Edith Finch
Redeemed from PS Plus	Call of The Sea
Takes Forever To Beat	Batman: Arkham City
Anthropomorphized Animals	Tooth and Tail
Holiday Themes	Batman: Arkham Origins
Adventure	Artful Escape
Co-op Game	Star Wars Battlefront 1
Independent Developer	Kena: Bridge of Spirits

 

 

 

Edited December 18, 2023 by VersusCA

[Baker]

I never tried this event before but sounds like fun. Sign me up.

 

I will generate a card on January 1st.

[JayDeLosDioses]

@Squirlruler question about platform exclusives:

I know that Final Fantasy 16 is coming to PC, it's a timed PS5 exclusive, but if I mark it before any other release I'm good?

[Squirlruler]

4 hours ago, JayDeLosDioses said:

@Squirlruler question about platform exclusives:

I know that Final Fantasy 16 is coming to PC, it's a timed PS5 exclusive, but if I mark it before any other release I'm good?

Yes! That will work :]

[Hurricane_Tanya]

Count me in again!

[Squirlruler]

Ok, I couldn't wait. I made a card

And man, am I glad I did. All the squares I like and none I don't lol. Gimme dem recommendations! 

[Hurricane_Tanya]

8 minutes ago, Squirlruler said:

Gimme dem recommendations! 

I recommend I Was A Teenage Exocolonist. Part card game, part visual novel, part exploration game, it’s pretty short to finish the story, but super replayable.