How to play bingo
Bingo is a popular game that is played in bingo halls, village halls and front rooms across the UK. It is a game of chance and was once considered to be a game played only by the older generation. However, with the introduction of on-line bingo, it is now played and enjoyed by both old and young. There are many bingo games available on the high street, including DVD versions and those aimed at young children to aid them with their number recognition. However for those wanting a thrilling and fun-packed game of bingo with fantastic jackpots, on-line bingo is the game for you!!
Playing bingo is simple, with players buying bingo tickets before the start of each game that are marked with a unique set of numbers. The numbers are aligned in columns marked with the letters, B, I, N, G and O and players can choose how many bingo tickets they want to purchase. It goes without saying that obviously the more bingo tickets that are bought, the greater the chances players have at winning.
In 90 number bingo, the bingo game traditionally played in the UK, there are 90 bingo balls ranging from 1- 90. Balls are then selected at random and players mark off the numbers on their bingo ticket/s. When playing on-line bingo there is generally the option of selecting the auto-dab facility. This means that the computer automatically marks the number off all the tickets, which is especially useful if a player has bought a lot of bingo tickets. This avoids missing a bingo number that is called, thus increasing the chances of winning!
In bingo players also have to match a specific pattern that is specified at the start of a game. There are many different alternatives, for example players may have to try and mark all 4 corners off their bingo ticket or mark off all the numbers in 1 line. The first person to match this pattern shouts 'BINGO' or clicks on the 'claim' button if playing on-line and collects a percentage of the total stake money. Play then resumes to see who is the first person to get a full house - meaning all the numbers on 1 bingo ticket have been matched. This person is the winner of the game and would collect the jackpot.
Bingo ticket prices and bingo prizes vary from place to place and from one on-line bingo provider to another. Generally the jackpot is a cash prize, but there are many other non-cash prizes up for grabs such as holidays, cars and electrical items. On-line bingo providers are keen to attract new players and are constantly thinking of original prizes to offer. Take a look at the many UK on-line bingo providers and you will see that you could also win a date with a celebrity or even cash for life.
