The basics of bingo games In this article we take you back to square one and teach you the basics of bingo games. Whether you’re a first time player or a seasoned veteran, it’s essential to know the fundamentals of the game.
Beginnings Bingo first began as a game of chance in the beautiful countryside of Italy during the 16th century. Back then the game was called “Il Giuoco del Lotto d’Italia” and was a bit different than the game we currently play. It was only when bingo started to travel around the European continent, and eventually across the pond to the USA that the game eventually evolved into what it is today.
The Basics The Card The single most important thing is the card. The card features 25 boxes with random numbers in a 5×5 symmetrical pattern. Across the top of the card is written, B.I.N.G.O. each letter corresponding to one of the five boxes horizontally below. In the middle of the bingo card is a FREE Space. The card can range in price, usually the higher the cost of the card, the bigger the jackpot is that you can win. The Bingo Balls The balls are used to call out numbers that correspond with the card. If you’re playing online this is done by a random number generator. If you’re playing in a land-based hall this is usually done by a person that calls out the numbers that are randomly drawn. Daub Daub is the term used when you mark off a number on your bingo card because it has been called off. Online gameplay features lots of benefits like auto-daub which marks the numbers off for you. If you play in a land-based game this is usually done with a daub pen or bingo marker. Pattern
Each bingo game has a different pattern that must be completed in order to win. The pattern changes depending on where you play. In land-based games you can usually call B.I.N.G.O. once you’ve daubed a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line of 5 boxes. Online games have different patterns like cruise ships, stars and trees, so make sure you pay close attention. Best Practices There are a few things that we’ve found to be the best practices when it comes to playing bingo. First and foremost make sure that you understand the type of game you’re playing. Know the pattern that you need to win and understand the rules of the bingo game. By purchasing more cards you improve your chances of winning, therefore we recommend that you buy several cards each time you play. The more cards you have, the more numbers you are playing with, which increases your odds. It’s also important to get to know the people you’re playing with and have fun. Bingo is a community of likeminded individuals that are trying to have a good time and win some money while they’re at it. Don’t be shy to socialize in the chat rooms or at your local hall. There you have it folks, our guide to the basics of playing bingo. Make sure to visit www.bingohall.ag where you can put what you’ve learned in this article to good use. For more articles such as this one, you may want to visit BingoHall’s blog.