Modern Day Bingo

Today’s bingo is a slick affair compared to years ago when it was seen as an old ladies’ game. However bingo is taken ever so seriously by fans young and old and there are a few golden rules to playing bingo. The primary cardinal sins are:

•    Under no circumstances talk whilst numbers are being called.
•    Never pinch anyone else’s seat
•    Don’t flatten your fellow players in a dash to collect your winnings.

Many bingo websites have abandoned the traditional bingo lingo, so only the real hardcore players know the bingo language. For many this is a real shame as the bingo lingo does add to the fun of the game.  I have listed below some of the best:

1. Kelly's eye
4. Knock on the door
6. Half a dozen
7. Lucky for some
8. Garden gate
9. Doctor's orders
10. Tony's den
11. Legs eleven
22. Two little ducks
33. All the threes
55. All the fives
57. Heinz Beanz
88. Two fat ladies
90. Top of the shop

Bingo is also modernising in others ways, for example many sites and halls offer mod con prizes such as microwaves, ornaments and fridges - quite a step up from the odd £20 here and there.

23rd March 2009