Bingo is the communal game of chance that has charmed the British public for years. It’s a game about daubing numbers, scoring line wins and trying to bag the ultimate prize: the coveted Full House. But gone are the days of crammed bingo halls – the age of online bingo is finally upon us.
In this quick guide, we are going to show you how to play bingo online, the best tips to play and show you some of our favourite games. Let’s get daubing!
What is Bingo?
Bingo is a game of chance played on a numbered card or ticket. It’s similar to a lottery in that random numbered balls are drawn from a special device. The drawing device (usually a cage with a mechanical handle) jumbles and randomises the bingo balls.
In a bingo hall, a “caller” is responsible for operating the drawing device and calling out the ball numbers. When a number is called (usually over an intercom system), players are expected to scan their tickets to find matching numbers.
Special pens called daubers are traditionally used in bingo halls; these are used to mark numbers on a ticket. To win a game of bingo, you need to daub all numbers across a line or over the full ticket. Once you have marked all numbers, it’s time to shout “Bingo!”