Bingo is a modern version of the game of “Beano”. Beano was so named
because in the game
players were required to cover the numbers appearing on their cards with beans. In earlier days
people who wanted to have fun and at the same time donate money for a worthy cause played bingo primarily in churches and other charities. Today
people are attracted to online bingo mainly due to the cash prizes and rewards such as mobile phones
DVD players and home theater systems
on offer. Nowadays
UK Bingo is often played with cards that are marked with fluorescent ink
allowing players to see the numbers even while playing in dark halls. Bingo is an easy game and can be played almost anywhere; be it your home
hall
or park depending on the number of people participating in a game. With the advent of the Internet
it has also become possible for Bingo lovers to play online games and take part in online Bingo tournaments. Because of the influence of online gambling
the game of bingo has become a worldwide phenomenon among people of all ages and occupations. Bingos popularity is fast gaining prominence over many other traditional casino games with the launch of numerous user-friendly online bingo websites. Game Basics And Rules Bingo has a few basic rules that are applicable to games played in land-based bingo halls as well as online games that are played in virtual bingo rooms. In land-based games
the numbers are physically drawn by an attendant or host who calls out the number over a microphone. The players just need to keep marking off the drawn numbers until they win. In online bingo game
the numbers are generated randomly by a software program. In many online bingo sites
players do not even have to click on the drawn numbers
as the software automatically marks the numbers when they are generated. As soon as the markings on the virtual bingo card makes a certain pattern required for winning
the player can press on the “bingo” tab on the web page. The winning criteria may vary depending on the site
which may have different rules and conditions. ngo Cards And Virtual Bingo Cards Bingo is completely based on chance and does not require any prior knowledge or special skills. Players just need to keep marking the numbers on the bingo cards until they win. Bingo cards used in both land based games as well as online games have a 5 x 5 grid pattern with different numbers (1 to 75) printed on it at random. The columns of bingo cards are marked with the letters B
I
N
G
and O from left to right. The first column contains five random numbers between 1 and 15
the second column has numbers from 16 to 30
the third column has numbers from 31 to 45
the fourth column has numbers from 46 to 60
and the fifth column has numbers from 61 to 75. Although a number can appear only once on a bingo card
the number of combinations that are possible for the bingo cards is limitless. In general
land-based bingo cards come in large booklets along with the calling number jokes and a number board. A few vendors replenish the bingo card supply every few months for a nominal fee or at times at no extra cost. These arrangements are created for bingo halls that hold an average of four to five games per day and cater to a large audience. However
for household games and charity events
such arrangements are not necessary. Cards for such games can be downloaded and printed off the Internet through online bingo portals and bingo equipment websites. Many websites have the provision of free printable bingo cards. All that users have to do is log on to the site
follow instructions
download and print or print while still online. Many online portals provide this facility at a price
but are prepared to give customers some downloads for a free trial. Winning Criteria And Patterns In most variations of land-based games
a player is declared a winner when the markings on the card make a certain pattern
which may be five c
ontinuous markings; be it diagonally or in any one of the five rows or columns. A full house is also a common winning criterion wherein the winner needs to have all the numbers marked on his/her bingo card. There is no standard winning criteria and a game organizer can define any number of winning criteria based on his/her imagination. The winning criterion may require players to have one marking in every row
one marking in every column
complete two rows
complete two columns
or any other possible combination. In land-based games
when a player fulfills the required winning criteria
he/she just needs to shout out the word “bingo” and claim his prize. This is necessary since there is only one prize for fulfilling one wining criteria and chances are that more than one player might have fulfilled the winning criteria.
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