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TEST FOR YOUR BINGO HISTORY KNOWLEDGE

2010-02-14T09:05:00.000-08:00

1. What was 'bingo' orginally called?
a. beano
b. bytno
c. bunko
d. canasta
2. Who renamed the game 'bingo?'
a. Edwin Lowe
b. Maria Bellio
c. Michael Galea
d. Edgar Rogders
3. Who made all the bingo card combinations?
a. Howard Young
b. Carl Leffler
c. Wayne Schuster
d. John Kearney
4. How far back does bingo trace?
a. 1530 AD
b. 50 BC
c. 1600 AD
d. 67 AD
5. Bingo was used in Germany to help students learn quicker in school.
a. True
b. False
6. At which university did the man who made up all the combinations for bingo cards teach?
a. Michigan State University
b. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
c. University of California, Berkeley
d. Columbia University
7. From which state did the Catholic priest come from, who approached Lowe about using bingo for fundraising?
a. Pennsylvania
b. Delaware
c. Wisconsin
d. Rhode Island
8. How many bingo games were played a week in 1934?
a. 10 000
b. 5 000
c. 1 000
d. 23 000
9. What was bingo called in Australia in the early 20th century?
a. housie
b. shedie
c. barnie
d. yardie
10. There are many nicknames when advanced players are playing Online Bingo. What is slang for the number 37?
a. a flea in heaven
b. top of the house
c. a duck and a flea
d. open two doors

Answer
1. The correct answer was beano.
Beano, later called bingo, was a game played at fairs in the country. A dealer would have numbered discs in a cigar box, and when he pulled the disc out he called the number on it. The person who won would yell, "beano!", instead of, "bingo!"
2. The correct answer was Edwin Lowe.
Lowe renamed it after he heard a bingo contestant, in Atlanta, Georgia, scream "bingo" instead of "beano." Edwin was a New York toy salesman.
3. The correct answer was Carl Leffler.
Edwin and Carl ended up making over 6000 combinations in 1930. There are rumours that Carl went insane afterwards. I would too, after 6000 combinations!
4. The correct answer was 1530 AD.
In Italy, in 1530, there was a lottery called 'Il Gioco del Lotto D'Italia.' People in Italy still play this game every Saturday. in the late 1770's, the Italians introduced bingo to the French. They called it 'Le Lotto.'
5. The correct answer was t.
This was in the 1800's, and it was mainly used for spelling, math, and history.
6. The correct answer was Columbia University.
Carl Leffler was a university professor at Columbia University. As previously mentioned, he was hired by Edwin Lowe to create all the combos of letters and numbers.
7. The correct answer was Pennsylvania.
Bingo's popularity greatly rose after this; it is used everywhere to fundraise for many different things.
8. The correct answer was 10 000.
In this day and age, approximately ninety million dollars worth of bingo cards are bought a week, counting the continent of North America alone!
9. The correct answer was housie.
Housie was held in large marquees until it was moved into halls later on. Instead of UK Bingo or beano, the player would shout "house!"
10. The correct answer was a flea in heaven.
These are some others: a duck and a flea- 23, top of the house- 90, and open two doors- 44.

BINGO PATTERNS

2010-02-14T08:59:00.000-08:00

1. Which Bingo pattern has two B's", two I's, two G's, and two O's?
a. M
b. L
c. X
d. H
2. Which pattern could have the numbers 12,9,11,2,4,16,31,46,75?
a. T
b. X
c. L
d. Inside Round Robin/Inside Picture Frame
3. What pattern would you have if you added four O's, one G, one N, and one I to the numbers 12,9,2,11,4,16,31,46,75?
a. Top and Bottom Line
b. Inside Round Robin/Small Picture Frame
c. Outside Round Robin/Large Picture Frame
d. H/I
4. What pattern is two B's and two O's?
a. Big Diamond
b. Postage Stamp
c. Little Diamond
d. Four Corners
5. Which set is not a pattern?
a. two "B's" and two "I's"
b. one "B", one "O", two "N's"
c. one "B", two "O's", and one "N"
d. one "I", one "G", and two "N's"
6. Which is the most common nick name of the Jackpot game?
a. daub all
b. big money
c. all numbers
d. cover all
7. When playing the "quickie cover all", the caller must annouce the letter before each number.
a. True
b. False
8. The caller calls 12, 16, 34, 30, and 62, and someone yells BINGO on 62, do they have a single bingo?
a. Yes
b. No
9. Which sequence would make the KITE pattern?
a. four "B's", three "I's", two "G's", and one "O"
b. two "B's", two "I's", one "G", and one "O"
c. three "I's", three "G's", and three "O's"
d. two "I's", one "B", and four "O's"
10. Which set is accurate?
a. None
b. B's (1-16), I's (17-31), N's (32-46), G's (47-61) O's (62-75)
c. B's (1-15), I's (16-30), N's (31-45), G's (46-60), O's (61-75)
d. B's (1-10), I's (11-30), N's (31-47), G's (48-62) O's (63-75)

Answer:
1. X.
Top "B", second "I", fourth "G", and Bottom "O" makes 1 diagonal line
Bottom "B", fourth "I", second "G", and top "O" makes 1 diagonal line
There's your X!
2. L.
12, 9, 11, 2, and 4 are numbers under "B", and the other numbers go
straight across, which would form a "L" pattern. These same numbers could also form a "T" if the number 31 wasn't there.
3. Outside Round Robin/Large Picture Frame.
Five B's, two I's, two N's, two G's, and 5 O's make an Outside Round Robin
4.Four Corners.
Top and bottom "B" and top and bottom "O"
5. "B", two "O's", and one "N".
one "B", one "O", and two "N's" - Big Diamond, one "I", one "G", and two "N's" - Little Diamond, and two "B's" and two "I's" -Postage Stamp
6. cover all
All bingo halls are different, but most call their jackpot game their "cover all".
7. False
When playing the quickie, the caller never announces the letter first.
That's what makes it a Quickie!
8. No
These numbers don't form any pattern. If the caller would have called a "G", (numbers 46-60), then it could have been a bingo
9. The correct answer was two "B's", two "I's", one "G", and one "O".
two "B's" and two "I's" form a postage stamp, but when you add the right "G" and "O", you make a KITE.
10. The correct answer was B's (1-15), I's (16-30), N's (31-45), G's (46-60), O's (61-75).
There are 75 numbers in Bingo, and they are divided into 15 consecutive numbers per letter.

BINGO QUESTIONS

2010-02-14T08:48:00.000-08:00

1. Which bingo number is usually accompanied by the phrase 'anyway up'?
a. 43
b. 69
c. 11
d. 90
2. 'Two fat ladies' says the bingo caller. What number are they referring to?
a. 33
b. 55
c. 88
d. 22
3. The bingo caller's next number is 22. What phrase does everyone in the room suddenly shout?
a. Two hens are clucking
b. Double the fun
c. Twice as nice
d. Two little ducks
4. 'Heinz variety' is the phrase for which bingo number?
a. 57
b. 85
c. 32
d. 19
5. What phrase does the caller announce the number 90 as?
a. Job's a good 'un
b. Top of the shop
c. That's that
d. Droopy drawers
6. 'Doctor's orders' is out next, which bingo number are you going to mark off?
a. 94
b. 54
c. 9
d. 14
7. The term 'blind' is attached to all Online Bingo numbers ending with a what?
a. Zero
b. Five
c. Three
d. Seven
8. 'Clickety click' the bingo caller says. Which number has just been called?
a. 26
b. 5
c. 38
d. 66
9. 'Kelly's eye' is the number out next and you check your bingo card to see if you have it. What number are you looking for?
a. 10
b. 38
c. 84
d. 1
10. Which bingo number has the word 'legs' before it?
a. 47
b. 11
c. 87
d. 33

Answer:
1. 69
This answer is pretty straight forward to understand but if you have any doubts as to why this is the answer then try turning your head and reading the number 69 upside down! Another way of saying 'anyway up' that is used regularly in bingo halls is 'either way up'. Number 11 is 'legs eleven' and number 90 is 'top of the shop'.
2. 88
This answer is based on the shape of the number, the number 8 resembles the shape of a fat lady! Other common phrases used for this number include, 'wobbly wobbly' and 'both the eights'. Twenty two is 'two little ducks'.
3. Two little ducks.
This answer is once again due to the shape of the number. The number two resembles the shape of a swan's neck, hence the little duck. As there are two number 2s then it becomes 'two little ducks'. Other popular phrases include 'both the twos', 'all the twos', and 'quack quack' (once again following the duck theme).
4. 57
Heinz 57 refers to all Heinz products, at one time, having the number 57 on the tin. It reflects the original 57 varieties of Heinz products.
5. Top of the shop.
'Top of the shop' stems from the fact that the number 90 is the highest value number there is in a traditional game of bingo. Other phrases include, 'end of the line', 'top of the house' and 'blind 90'. 'Droopy drawers' is the phrase for the number 44.
6. 9
'Doctor's orders' comes from the fact that in the British Army bingo was very popular as it was the only gambling game that the soldier's were allowed to play. Number 9 was a laxative pill given out by the doctors! As for the number 94, there is no such number in regular bingo games, the highest is 90.
7. Zero
I am not sure where this phrase originated but if anyone knows I would appreciate it if you feel like sharing!
8. 66.
Click your fingers and look at the shape your left hand makes. It's almost like a number 6 isn't it? Therefore, 66 is 'clickety click'.
9. 1.
'Kelly's eye' also originates from back when the game was played in the army but I cannot tell you who Kelly is. Other terms the caller could have used are 'on its own' and 'at the beginning'.
10. 11
This is yet again based on the shape of the number and the two numbers 1s when next to each other look like a pair of legs, it's as simple as that!

Bingo History Trivia

2010-02-14T08:46:00.000-08:00

Bingo has a very rich history that was embraced by the world. Here are some interesting trivia about Bingo.

France was the first of all the nations to play bingo with playing cards and tokens, and to call out the numbers.

In the 1800s, bingo was popular in Germany, especially for teaching children numbers. By the 1930s, bingo hit the United States in the form of a game called “beano”, with beans used to mark the numbers. Beano became bingo when someone called out “Bingo” by accident!

Edwin S. Lowe popularized the game of bingo in the US. His original form of bingo had two versions. These were the 12 and 24 card sets, costing $1 and $2 respectively.

In the early twentieth century, bingo became popular in Australia and New Zealand. Here, the game was known as “housie”. Before the rise of bingo halls, or housie halls, the game was played in large tents.

An interesting piece of bingo trivia is that unlike other gambling games, bingo was never seen as a “sinful” gambling activity. It became popular through its role in church fundraising.

Bingo Around The World

2010-02-14T08:41:00.000-08:00

Bingo game is popular around the world. It has grown extensively throughout the years and has evolved into many variations in the type and style of how the game is played.

The game can be played in small halls, big halls, in upscale lounges, country fare, downtown bars, popular syndicated television show and now in the internet.. online! The game is accepted by all age brackets and social group. It is an exciting activity that can surely bring people together.

In North America, bingo is played predominantly in bingo halls that have local affiliations to churches, schools and fundraising causes. These games are usually played in the 75 Ball Bingo format, and typically involve a dedicated Bingo Caller to direct the course of the game.

As Bingo's popularity has grown, many bingo halls in Canada and the United States have introduced new technological features such as satellite bingo, which can link many networked bingo halls together in order to increase pot and payout size.

While, in other parts of the world, lots of aspects brought changes to bingo like cultural differences, name changes, language and card layout alterations have taken place. In the United Kingdom and much of Europe, the game was reconstructed into a 90 ball bingo format. In this style of the game, the card has 3 rows of numbers per ticket and some particularly fun ball calling names. In Australia, New Zealand, and parts of India, a game similar to bingo is played that is known as "Housie". Players match numbers on their tickets with the ones called by a dedicated UK Bingo Caller.

Bingo Numbers Nicknames

2010-02-14T08:34:00.000-08:00

Every country who loves playing Bingo had surely developed their own Bingo Number Nicknames. The nicknames depend on the location of the bingo game as much as on the caller. The most widely used and often most colorful of the bingo number nicknames are those for the single digits (numbers one through nine), the ‘twin’ or double numbers (such as 22, 33 and so on) and the multiples of ten. Here are some commonly used examples:

1. Kelly’s eye

7. David Beckham

10. Downing street

11. Legs eleven

13. Unlucky for some

21. If only I was…

22. Bishop Desmond

30. Dirty Gertie

51. I love my mum

66. All the sixes

70. Three score and ten

85. Staying alive

87. Fat lady with a crutch

88. Two fat ladies

90. Top of the shop

In many of the larger bingo halls, these bingo numbers nicknames are no longer used – so let’s hope that the nostalgia and fun associated with bingo slang isn’t lost. Still, in many betting halls around the world, callers and players alike know and use the traditional bingo nicknames.

Bingo Online Payment Terms

2010-02-09T06:13:00.000-08:00

Payments in playing Online Bingo are usually done after you register on the site you choose. Register by filling-in on an info page your name, address, age, and username you prefer to use online and the password. To play bingo for money, it is always required for you to open an account on the bingo site to deposit money and be able to play.

In case you win, the prize amount is then endorsed to your site account for you to withdraw or play again. Although some sites would require you a certain amount of winnings before you are able to withdraw the money. Others would send the amount as cheque to be sent to you by post.

After registering, most sites offer free trial games before you are compelled to spend money. First time players can assess how good the bingo site is by trying to play for free. These sites may offer free points convertible to cash, naturally $1 or $2, to be able to play after the free game. For payment, it is wise to use a credit card with a low limit to control the value being robbed if in case your credit card falls into the wrong hands. Just put in a small amount on your site’s account if you are sure and secure enough to play for money. Sites have safe trader type signatures that you can click on for more info on what they can offer.

Verify the site first on how it pays your prize money, before you play. Some sites do it by mailing you a cheque, others deposit it to your site account or credit card account. In the event that you do not understand the bingo site’s operations, it’s advisable that you contact their support team to ask for assistance. Find another site to play if they fail to help you out. It is important that you can trust the site especially if it deals with your money.

Advantages in Playing Bingo Online

2010-02-09T06:10:00.000-08:00

Unknown to some, there are also benefits in playing online Bingo. These are:

Being able to enjoy playing bingo by just being comfortable at home in any time of the day and at the same time you can do multitasking on important duties at home.

Providing you with a much safer environment at home to play, free from the hazards and odor of cigarette smoke, and the dangers outside the house. Also you can save money when you eat and drink inside your own house.

Helping you avoid spending too much on the possibilities of peer pressure. Friends on bingo halls may encourage you to play more than necessary, making you spend further than your allotted budget for the game.

Saving you the trouble of being physically present just to collect your winnings as required in bingo halls. Online bingo still allows you to receive your prize even if you’re offline since your winnings are just credited to your site account.

Meeting other people through the site’s online chatting services. You’ll get more acquaintances this way than playing on bingo halls.

Strategies for Playing Bingo

2010-02-07T19:29:00.000-08:00

Online Bingo is all about the luck, since it is a game of chance. There is no such thing as a step by step procedure on how to win UK Bingo and that you should know. But there are tips that you can take note in order to help you play the game much easier and hopefully, pointers that could give you that chance to be luckier.

Choose a bingo site which offers great value with regards to how much the cards cost, the amount of jackpot in UK Bingo, and available prizes or raffles offered for game players.

Register CLICK HERE with a number of sites in order to benefit from any short-term offers. It’s advisable to use the same username and password on every site you register so that you can easily recall them. Some sites offer free bingo bonuses as well as incentives for those who can recommend the site to their friends.

Buy more cards to increase your chances to win but buy only a number that you can handle and afford as well. Buying more cards you are unable to handle can cause confusion on your part while trying to keep an eye on the numbers for you to mark.

It is better to learn the chat acronyms or UK Bingo abbreviations so as to speed up discussion during chat room conversations.

For Online Bingo halls, try to come early so that you can choose the cards with the lower free space number. These cards usually belong to the first set of cards; they tend to have greater chance in winning coveralls. Lower free space numbers usually have numbers closer together which are commonly drawn, advantageous to longer patterns like coveralls.

To have a better chance at winning, play bingo here bingotime.co.uk during weekdays when players tend to be lesser. Although jackpots are much larger on weekends, the players are mostly crowded making it difficult for you to win the prize. So the lesser the players, the more chances at winning.

If ever you win the game, try to be generous and share your winnings. Those whom you shared your blessings with might just return and share their luck back to you. Especially if they, too, won a prize.