Bingo Etiquette: How to Play and Win the Game Ethically

Bingo is a popular past time among Americans. It'sare there to seriously play the game.
been around for ages and is a well-loved game of* Do not run over any player when you're running to
families and friends all over the world. We mustthe front to claim your winnings.
remember that bingo is still a game and players need* Be a sport; don't be angry if someone else is
to exercise courtesy and sportsmanship towards oneproclaimed the winner. That's how any game goes.
another to keep it all in the name of good, clean fun.There's a winner and there's always a loser. Be
Here are guides and some do's and don'ts tomature and gracious in handling defeat.
remember to enjoy the game better.* Do not hog all the table space by spreading your
When you're in the bingo hall, do the following:bingo cards and personal belongings all over the table.
* Always pay attention to the host as he calls out the* Don't grab someone's lucky seat. Some players
drawn numbers.have their so-called lucky seats. Do not ever sit on one
* Pay close attention to the game you are playing.of your fellow player's lucky seat.
Make sure you are marking your cards well.* Don't get angry with the host. He's just doing his job
* If you get bored with bingo, try other variations of theas a number drawer and caller. If the number he's
game like keno.calling out is not in your cards, don't get mad at him. It's
* Do keep your kids at bay. If you're bringing your kidsnot his fault. Don't take your frustrations on the game
in a bingo hall with you, don't let them run around andto other players and the host.
cause a ruckus. If you can't leave your kids at home,Online bingo chat room etiquette:
bring recreational materials for them to play with while* Do not use derogatory or swear words in chat
you're playing bingo.rooms.
* Think before you yell 'bingo!'. Make sure you really* Don't type using capital letters. Even if you're not
have all the numbers in the pattern before claiming toangry and you do this, people might be in the
be a winner. Calling bingo falsely disrupts the game andimpression that you are mad.
messes up the concentration of your fellow players.* As with any other game, don't be a sore loser! Show
* Bingo halls and cigarettes are very synonymous torespect to the winner by telling him 'congratulations'.
each other. Smoke only in designated places in the* Use an appropriate username. Make sure your
bingo hall.username will not be offensive to other people. Be
When you're in the bingo hall, don't do the following:sensitive to other people's feelings, even if it's just
* Do not talk excessively to the point that you'reonline.
disrupting other players as they concentrate on their* Don't hog the chat room. Give other people a chance
game. Be sensitive to your fellow bingo players whoto talk.