Welcome to the Bunco Game Shop! Bunco or bunko, known as the bunco game, first originated in 18th century England. It was introduced in San Francisco in 1855 by a gambler who made his way across North America during the gold rush. Now, in the 21st century, bunco is a social game that's rapidly gaining popularity among women (and a few good men) choosing to strengthen their social ties with friends and neighbors.

The Bunco Game Shop has been operating for several years serving thousands of satisfied customers, providing bunco games, bunco supplies, game components, and novelty items through our online, five-star yahoo store. We also offer bunco rules, bunco fundraising and tournament information, and newsletters to our customers.

Bunco Tips  by buncogameshop.com  Feb 6 2009 

Bunco is the fun, entertaining, and fast-moving social game that creates special memories in our everyday lives.

1. Why people love the bunco game
Like “guys poker night”, bunco is a social game that gives women an opportunity to break away from their everyday routine to enjoy laughs, companionship, and form lasting bonds. Bunco is a fun, fast-paced game that started over 200 years ago in England, and is now played by over 21 million women in the US.
 

2. Getting started ideas
a. Invite 12 friends to join your new bunco group
b. Pick a date and time for your first party (each of the 12 players will take turns hosting a bunco party throughout the year).
c. Type up a roster with all of the player’s names, contact information, and the month and date each individual will host a party.
d. Plan your menu and beverages.
e. Set up 3 tables with 4 seats each
f. Purchase a complete bunco kit, or have plenty of dice, score sheets, pens, and a bell available.
g. Explain the bunco game rules when everyone arrives on the first night and enjoy!

3. Bunco Theme Ideas

Hawaiian Luau, Studio 54, Patriotic, Sex and the City, Chocolate Night, Wine Tasting, Spa Bunco, Las Vegas, Western, Red Carpet, Sports, Nascar, Carnival, Team Spirit, Camouflage, Zoo Animals, Pirate, Far East, Princess, Fiesta, Monster Bash, or any other creative theme will spice up your bunco game and bring even more laughter to your bunco party.

4. Bunco Recipe Ideas coming soon…