Bingo Lingo – Understanding the Jargon of the Game

Knowledge of bingo lingo will enhance the gaming experience, both online and in person. This article covers some of the more commonly used terms in bingo halls.

Bingo calls often rhyme, such as ’42 Winnie the Pooh’ or ’85 Staying Alive,’ making them more catchy and memorable.

Numbers

Bingo lingo includes many terms for the numbers called out during play, often using rhymes, military slang or common sayings as their base. Their purpose is to add some playfulness and enjoyment to the game!

Popular names for numbers include ABBA, 59 and 10. These references relate to various things; for instance, age 59 marks when parents usually give their children keys for their own homes; it also stands as an allusion to an ABBA song with that name.

Other common terms used in Bingo lingo include CYA, TGIF and BBL. CYA stands for “see you later” while TGIF stands for “thank goodness it’s Friday”. BBL means “be back later” which may come in handy if you need to leave the room temporarily. Practicing these acronyms ahead of time should help avoid any potential confusion during game play.

Patterns

Many bingo players like to add some humor and excitement to the game by employing amusing number slang when they’re playing bingo, such as calling themselves 88 fat ladies in reference to its shape being like two women sitting side-by-side; another popular slang term used when talking to other bingo players about winning is 14 Wolf Howl! When excited, this number slang will often come up in conversation between games!

Bingo slang often rhymes, although this isn’t always intended. Ten Downing Street, the address of the British Prime Minister, can sometimes be referred to by various names depending on who holds office at that moment in time; 85 Staying Alive references an ABBA song; 13 can sometimes even be considered the International Day of Romance due to it resembling two thin legs! Such language helps add excitement and encourage players to push harder during game play.

Prizes

Bingo players are awarded with numerous prizes that range from cash and merchandise purchases, to items unrelated to bingo itself. Some callers create their own prize categories to keep things exciting for all participants – such as “42 Winnie the Pooh” and “85 Staying Alive”, for instance.

Some people rely on card-minding devices to keep track of their cards. These electronic devices, commonly referred to as TEDs (Turbo electronic daubers), allow users to mark numbers with a dauber.

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Variations

Bingo calls add a fun and lively element to the game, whether they’re rhymes, historical references or clever plays on shape and form. Not only are bingo calls great entertainment value; they can also make it easier for competitors to remember numbers during competition – for instance “Two Little Ducks” for 22 and 51 respectively due to their visual resemblances to birds or fat ladies.

These variations of bingo lingo add a fun and entertaining element to any bingo experience, whether online or at an in-person event. By taking the time to learn and embrace this lingo, your gaming experience will become even more immersive compared to other games! Practice makes perfect! So as more often you play bingo – and learn its unique language – more adept you will become at mastering it – just remember not to forget marking your cards!