Bingo is one of the most favorite games in the world. Millions of people play bingo every week in both traditional and online versions. The older generation of casino players have a better understanding of this game than younger players.
Thus, we have put together a complete guide to playing bingo that includes useful terms, rules of the game and the different versions of bingo you may encounter.
Bingo is a game of chance in which balls with numbers are randomly selected, and players must mark these numbers on their cards. The bingo host uses a special device called a bingo machine to draw the balls, and then loudly announces to the players what numbers they need.
Players must quickly check to see if the number is on their cards when it is spoken. They will mark the number with a pen or stamp if they spot it.
After a player has filled in an entire row, column, or card, they must shout “Bingo!” to check their card. The player in this round will win and receive a cash prize, provided all the numbers are correct.
In online bingo, the computer is involved in drawing the cards and selecting random numbers, and the numbers are marked on the cards automatically. Thus, even beginners can play online bingo easily and conveniently.
In bingo, experienced players use special terms. Although the names may scare you, you can rest assured that the most common bingo terms are listed below.
The minimum number of cards required to start the game is called the entry pack.
Bingo balls are small white balls with numbers on them. After the host pulls out the balls, he announces the numbers that players must write on their cards.
The bingo board is an electronic board that displays all the numbers called out.
The bingo host is the one who draws the balls and announces the numbers.
A bingo card is a card that has numbers printed on it. Players mark on it the numbers that match the numbers the host announces.
Blackout (also known as Blackout or Coverall) is a bingo pattern in which players must find all the numbers on their card to win.
A consolation prize, also known as a consolation, is a second prize that is awarded to a player if a winner cannot be determined within a certain period of time.
A stamp is an inked pen that players use to write numbers on their cards.
Early bird is a bingo game that begins before the main game.
An empty square, also called a free space, is a square on a card that does not have a number in it. Since this square does not count towards winning, it should not be marked.
Full line, also known as Hard-Way Bingo, is a bingo pattern in which the player must construct a complete line without skips.
Jackpot – The largest prize that can be won for building a certain pattern, usually within a certain period of time.
Money Ball – A number that is given out before the game starts. In the event that a player makes a bingo and the host draws that number again, the winnings will be increased.
Moon bingo, also called moon bingo, is a bingo game that starts late at night, usually after 10:00 pm.
Nicknames are the names the host gives to each number.
To win, players must fill out a certain form on their card.
The amount that can be won during the game is called the payout.
The last game of the session is called a recap.