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The numbers go extremely fast so be prepared. But after some rounds you will figure out a technique that works for you. You can stay on the first level and sit with the older generation, or go upstairs into the party area with the young people. There are peoples who will come to your table from whom you can buy a bingo card for €1,- and you can start playing. We love to go on Wednesday because free food and free drinks. They will come to your table to ask what you want and serve it to you, don’t expect them to come very often, we played for one and a half hours and got 2 drinks and one time food which was not that good. Tip: don’t bring more than 10 euro’s cash or you will spend all your money there because it’s a lot of fun. In case you didn’t bring cash; there is

Bingo in Porto is next level. Especially bingo Trindade. A big building with neon flickering letters shouting BINGO into the streets. The entrance is chic; you climb up the stairs and enter on the right side a marble lobby with a golden buddha statue and some fancy furniture. Climb the marble stairs one more level up and you will encounter a closed door with a guard and possibly a line of people. Once the door opens you will enter a big room with a red carpet, lots of TV’s with numbers, colorful lights and many concentrated people eager to win. Pick a seat, in case you don’t speak Portuguese pick one with a good view on the TV’s.