Beginners Guide to Bingo

Bingo really is all about luck, there is no real skill involved and it is still one of the simplest games to learn and play. Online Bingo is even easier to learn as most online sites will have added functions that automatically pick up on things you might have missed.

Here is a step by step guide to teach you how to play online bingo:

Step 1 Choose your Site

You have many sites to choose from, all offering different jackpots, cash prizes and promotions. Most will offer the basic 75 ball Bingo, and some will also offer the UK preferred 90 ball game. You should firstly find the Bingo variant that suits you.

To start playing online Bingo, you will have to open an account and register where most Java and flash based games are available immediately.

Step 2 ‘Buy’ Bingo Tickets

The second step is to ‘buy’ your Bingo tickets. The prices will vary from site to site, but there will always be a game to suit all pockets. You will also have to deposit some money before you can buy your tickets. Look around for the best sign up bonuses, as these too differ across the sites.

Step 3 Follow the Chat Manager’s Lead

Once you have deposited your money, the Chat Monitor, which is a web equivalent of the host or caller in land based Bingo, will welcome you to the game. Most sites will have dedicated chat features and players are encouraged to chat amongst each other, creating a community spirit. Be warned, avoid chatting during the calling as you could miss a number!

Once everyone is ready to play, the chat manager will confirm the combination of numbers to make up the Bingo. Usually it is a line, two lines or a full house but it can vary from site to site. Calling then begins, and if the number appears on any of the player’s tickets or cards it will automatically be marked off. The first person to have marked off all their numbers must press the Bingo button, the chat manager then checks the card and the player wins!