Adding to the list of things to keep us entertained during the quarantine is the classic Mexican bingo game, Loteria. However, this isn’t your regular Loteria game but rather the pandemic edition. That’s right! Thanks to graphic artist Rafael Gonzalez the classic card game got a 2020 makeover and it now features things like La Botella (hand sanitizer), La Mano (holding a bar of soap), and La Starbucks, which is a regular, at-home coffee maker – all symbols of what life looks like these days.
The Pandemic Loteria cards show all illustrations with a colorful background just like the traditional, but each of the callouts was thoughtfully designed to showcase the present. Despite being an age-old game, Loteria is an iconic form of entertainment that will forever be a favorite in the Mexican culture. With his art, Rafael highlights what we’re currently living through the COVID-19 pandemic, and his illustrations couldn’t be more relatable.
Scroll through the gallery to see some of our favorites!
© @pinche_raf_artLas Jaras
Las Jaras were reimagined from crisscross to now reflect social distancing.
© @pinche_raf_artLa Mano
A reminder you should be constantly washing your hands with lots of soap.
© @pinche_raf_artEl OOTD
Pajama pants are one of the hottest spring trends, but surely you’re already aware.
© @pinche_raf_artLa Coping Mechanism
The good thing about virtual happy hours is we can all drink a margarita (or three) since there will be no driving involved.
© @pinche_raf_artEl Chequesote
Pictured here is a stimulus check in the amount of “No mas?!”
© @pinche_raf_artLa Botella
The most important bottle these days is the one filled with hand sanitizer.
© @pinche_raf_artEl Trabajo
The new home office because Zoom is the only way to see co-workers these days.
© @pinche_raf_artLa Esperanza
Becuase having a vaccine is our biggest hope.
© @pinche_raf_artLa Mascara
Masks are now required for all outdoor purposes, making them the season’s must-have accessory.
© @pinche_raf_artLa Starbucks
A coffee maker delivers the coffee-shop-vibes we‘re all missing.
