Archive for the Bingo Hints and Tips category.
March 02, 2010
Bingo has long been a popular game and for many people it acts as the centre of their social life. In recent years, as the Internet has developed and modem speeds have increased, and as online sites have become more secure, the popularity of Bingo has risen dramatically.
For those previously uninterested in playing the game and for others who were attracted to it but lived without access to a convenient venue, the spread of broadband to just about every corner of Europe and America has meant that to play all you need is a cheap PC and a connection to the Internet.
Sites such as Foxy Bingo have become very popular with players who like to play a few light games for low stakes and it’s easy to see why. Foxy Bingo is an attractive, colourful site, full of promotions and special offers and intuitive even to the newcomer to the Internet.
At the click of a mouse you can start playing some practice games at no commitment just to get an idea of how it works. Of course, to win money you’ll have to sign up, which means opening an account and making a small initial deposit. There are usually special promotions for the new member, such as a return of the first deposit once it has been won back and various free bingo games.
A simple navigation system with a menu down the side makes it child’s play to get started on a game of Bingo or slots and make some winnings.
February 24, 2010
The attraction of Bingo has much to do with its simplicity, but playing it in the company of other players has also been a strong factor. Bingo Night is an institution in many towns, cities and villages, and no church hall schedule is complete without one.
This is also true of the gleaming Mecca Bingo halls; machines dedicated to the game where you can chat with friends and sip a cafe latte or cappuccino whilst filling in your card. The halls often have special nights when they link up with other halls over a satellite connection and play for bigger prizes than on normal nights.
The communal spirit is still there, but in a different form for the virtual generation. You may be sitting in your bedroom, alone at the PC, but the many online Bingo sites take great pains to let you know that you’re not by any means isolated. They all have a community area in which to chat and swap notes with other players, make new friends and generally foster a sense of community.
The online Bingo sites are attractive to use, decked out in primary colours, with simple-to-use menus and plastered with special offers and promotions including free bingo games. It’s a simple and quick process to get started when playing for real money; sign up and make a small deposit. Or, if you are more cautious, or just curious, take a peek behind the scenes by playing a few games on the house to get a feel for the place as you would anywhere else.
February 11, 2010
The venue for playing bingo can vary depending upon the location in the country. Bingo is often played in church halls, sports clubs or other open buildings that have space for a number of tables and chairs.
Within the UK there are many buildings that are solely used for playing bingo and these are known as bingo clubs, or more commonly known as bingo halls.
Within bingo clubs, bingo players can purchase books of tickets to play their game with. Within a bingo game, players will usually use between one and six books of bingo tickets. When playing bingo in the bingo clubs, playing is separated throughout the evening into different sessions; different books with a different number of pages are used.
It is usual for bingo players within the bingo clubs to purchase up to six books which collectively contain every number in every possible combination. This is to maximise their potential for winning prizes from the pot.
The numbers are called out by the bingo caller and at the same time the bingo players will check their bingo tickets to see if the numbers are listed on them.
Where any of the numbers called out by the bingo caller are listed on their game tickets, they will check the numbers off with a particular marker known as a “dabber” or a “dauber”.
When the bingo player has marked off a sufficient amount of numbers to win a prize they are required to call out to the bingo caller to get their attention. Although it is not necessary, most people will shout “bingo” or “yes”. Other words shouted are “line” or “house” depending on what bingo numbers they have accumulated.
February 05, 2010
Playing bingo online means that you are able to choose from a great variety of different types of bingo game in one place. Bingo gaming websites offer 90 ball and 75 ball bingo and all of the games provide a chat room so that you can meet new players and talk about all things bingo related. There are many other games that you can play on bingo gaming websites, such as deal or no deal or the price is right bingo. Jackpotjoy offer the widest range of games to play of all online bingo gaming websites.
Most of the online bingo gaming websites offer freebies and free gifts when you become a member. When you sign up to an online bingo gaming website you will often be offered a welcome gift for signing up with the company. This will usually take the form of free cash offers to try out on their bingo gaming website. Sometimes you may also be offered free cash bonuses for depositing money with a particular online gaming website. Due to all the free gifts that you receive when playing bingo online, it makes it a very popular option for bingo players, as opposed to going to a bingo hall.
In addition, the social side of playing online makes it extremely popular. Thousands of people come together to play the games and they will often talk to each other in the chat rooms.
January 27, 2010
32 – Buckle My Shoe
33 – All the Threes
35 – Jump and Jive – This nickname refers to the dance step.
36 – Three Dozen
44 – Droopy Drawers – This rhyme refers to sagging trousers.
52 – Danny La Rue – The nickname refers to drag entertainer Danny La Rue. The name will also be used for numbers that also end in the number two. Also used for the number 52 is the term Chicken Vindaloo. This name was introduced by Butlins in 2003.
53 – Here Comes Herbie – The number 53 is the racing number of the VW Beetle Herbie.
54 – House with a Bamboo Door
55 – All the Fives
57 – Heinz Beans
59 – Brighton Line
65 – Stop Work
66 – Clickety Click
69 – Anyway Up
71 – Bank on the Drum
72 – Danny La Rue
76 – Trombones, and Was She Worth It?
77 – Two Little Crutches
80 – Ghandi’s Breakfast
87 – Torquay in Devon
88 – Two Fat Ladies
90 – Top of the Shop
Bingo in the United Kingdom wouldn’t be the same without the bingo callers using the familiar nicknames. It brings about a sense of tradition and excitement in bingo halls across the country.
January 25, 2010
One of the best reasons to play bingo online, using bingo gaming websites, is that you have a much higher chance of winning a prize. It is important that you understand all of the jargon that people use when playing online bingo. You should get to grips with the language used, such as booklet, face, coverall, blackout and others, so that you are aware of what they all mean when they are used within a game. The rules of online bingo games will vary depending on what version you are playing and on the specific online bingo game site that you are logged onto.
If you are unsure about how to play a game of bingo then you can have a look around the Internet for more information on the subject or purchase a book of bingo tips and how to play the game of bingo from a shop. You will soon learn how to play the game of bingo and pick up hints on how to be successful.
If you would prefer to obtain advice for free, you can always check out the Internet by logging onto the various online bingo gaming help websites. There are plenty of articles and chat forums around that offer advice and hints on how to play a game of bingo. Have a look around and you will find and endless amount of information on how to play online bingo.
January 20, 2010
Here is part 2 of the most popular bingo nicknames:
6 – Half a Dozen
7 – Lucky for Some – The number seven is considered to be a lucky number for some people, especially in particular cultures.
8 – Garden Gate
9 – Doctors Orders – In the Second World War a laxative pill was distributed to soldiers and was called Number 9.
10 – Gordon’s Den – The person currently living at Number 10 Downing Street is used for the number ten.
11 – Legs Eleven -The nickname is a reference to the shape of the number eleven resembling a set of legs. It is usual practice in bingo that the players will wolf whistle in response.
12 – One Dozen – The nickname refers to the number of units within a dozen – twelve.
13 – A Baker’s Dozen – The nickname refers to there being thirteen units within a baker’s dozen.
16 – Sweet Sixteen, Never Been Kissed
21 – Key of the Door
22 – Two Little Ducks
23 – The Lord is My Shepherd – These are the first words of Psalm 23 within the Old Testament.
24 – Knock at the Door
26 – Two and Six, half a crown – This refers to the pre-decimalised currency within the UK.
27 – Duck and a Crutch – Again the name refers to the number two looking like a duck and the number seven resembling a crutch.
28 – Two and Eight, in a state – This name is used because it rhymes with “state”.
30 – Burlington Bertie – This nickname refers to song played in music halls of the same name. The song was composed in 1900.
January 12, 2010
Online bingo is a very popular method of playing games of bingo, especially for women. Although online bingo is played by quite a large number of men, far more women enjoy the game. There are obviously many online bingo websites, but there is one that is specifically directed at women, such as 888 Ladies.
The number of women playing bingo is increasing every day and more and more joining up to play games of online bingo. It has been suggested that online bingo websites are turning into social networking sites, as well as offering games of bingo. It is clear that bingo gaming websites are catering to that demand and offering extra features, such as chat rooms and forums. There is also little doubt that the amount of money won by women on online bingo gaming websites is now into the millions.
The typical image of a female bingo player is that of someone who is middle aged. However, this is increasingly not the case and it is true that today, female bingo players cover all ages and backgrounds and there is no longer one dominant age group. Bingo is very popular in the UK and female bingo players who visit online bingo sites are aged between 19 and 85.
The introduction of chat rooms on bingo gaming websites also appeals to women and they will often log into the chat rooms as a means of socialising.
January 11, 2010
When playing the game of bingo in the UK, it is traditional that when announcing the numbers bingo callers will use a variety of nicknames to refer to the numbers as they are drawn.
The nicknames are given to a particular set of rhyming numbers and this is known as “bingo lingo”. Rhymes exist for the numbers one to 90 and some of the nicknames have been around for many decades.
Within some of the bingo clubs the caller will say the number and the bingo players will then intone the rhyme in a manner of call and response. In some of the other bingo clubs, the caller will shout the rhyme and the players will chant the number in response. In more modern times, a Professor of Popular Culture came up with more modern calls to be used in an attempt to revitalise interest in bingo.
Popular Bingo Calls:
1 – Kelly’s Eye. The explanation for this rhyme is due to military slang, which possibly refers to Ned Kelly.
2 – One Little Duck. This originates from the shape of a number 2 resembling a duck. Also used is the term me and you – this is a romantic rhyme.
3 – Cup of Tea, and You and Me. The reason for using you and me is again because it is a romantic rhyme.
4 – Knock at the Door.
5 – Man Alive.
6 – Tom Mix. This is named after Tom Mix who is a star of silent western films.
January 06, 2010
If you are playing a game of online bingo there is a good chance that you have paid money to play and will be hoping to win more.
The best chance that you have of winning a game of bingo is to play as much as possible. The more you play the game of bingo, the better at it you will become and the more chance you will have of winning the larger prizes. You should do what players of all other games do and that is practice as much as possible to become more proficient.
There are many different methods that bingo players adopt in an attempt to have a better chance of winning. Some choose their cards in symmetry and if you are playing in this way, you should avoid playing on cards that have the numbers grouped nearer the lower end of the scale within each column. There is no evidence that this method increases your chances of winning, but there are many people who will only play a game of bingo this way.
You should remember that bingo is a game of chance and the numbers are called out randomly. This means that luck will be the main reason for you winning a game. You should be playing a bingo game to have fun, but if you think you can see a way of improving your skill level then you should explore it further.