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Caller
The person who announces the chosen Bingo balls during a game. Sometimes called the announcer or the chief.

Candy Store
A slang term used for the number seventy four being called out.

Cased
A player who is waiting for just one number before they can shout “house” or “bingo” in order to win the game via a blackout. They are also known as being On.

Cash in Prize
No gimmicks or hampers, if you win the game of Bingo, you get cash money.

Catch Up
An automatic feature for online Bingo users, which covers all of the previously drawn numbers. This is when the player has not dabbed the numbers which have already been called.

Chat Room
A text box in the corner of the screen allowing you to chat to other players via instant messaging. You can make friends and congratulate other players who win.

Choo Choo Thomas
A slang term for the number fifty eight being called out. It is also known as “make them wait”.

Coming of Age
A slang term for the number 18 being called out.

Consolation Prize
A prize awarded to players who have just missed out on the main prize.

Coverall
Same as Blackout or a full house. The player successfully matches all of their numbers on the Bingo card. This usually leads to the top prize being awarded to the player.

Crutch and a Duck
A slang term for the number seventy two being called out.

Christmas Cake
A slang term for the number thirty eight being called out.

Clean the Floor
A slang term for the number fifty four being called out