 Playing bingo online is very similar to playing in a bingo hall. The biggest differences are the size of the jackpots (Bigger Online), your cards are automatically marked off as you go and the fact that you use LIVE Chat to talk to your friends. |
The most common version of bingo you will find online is 90 ball. There are some sites such as Virgin Bingo that also offer 75 ball games. Playing online is simple - below is a quick start guide to get you off on the right foot.
- Step 1 : Join a Bingo Site (Hint : Pick one from above)
- Step 2 : Register an account
- Step 3 : Make a deposit or claim your free money
- Step 4 : Buy bingo cards and wait for the game to start
- Step 5 : Watch the numbers being called
- Step 6 : If you get Bingo the software will automatically let you know
- Step 7 : Have fun
There you have a quick and simple guide to getting started. Now on to how the game of bingo actually works. If you have never played this should give you a good idea of the game. Bingo games are played with a random draw of bingo balls. Each ball has a unique number on it.
To play you buy bingo cards. These have a 5 x 5 grid on them with numbers ranging from 1 to 90. The center of the grid is black. As the numbers are drawn you mark off any numbers on your card that match the drawn number. The draw continues until you or another player matches the correct numbers - BINGO!
There are various different ways to win with different patterns on the cards. These can really be anything from simple lines to fancy patterns. When playing online you have the added advantage of the fact that your numbers are automatically marked off so you cannot accidentally miss a win because you were not paying attention - the LIVE Chat can be distracting.
One of the best things about online bingo is the real sense of community. If you play regularly you are sure to get to know other players and you can even arrange for your friend to play at the same time. This is great if you have friends that live abroad as you can chat and play bingo at the same time.
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