Bingo etiquette

Bingo is a very social activity, especially if you’re playing at a bingo hall. Even big chains like Mecca Bingo have regular players, and form tight communities, but newcomers are always welcome. If you’re new to bingo and want to have fun on your first night, and make a good impression, here’s a few tips that may help.

  1. Be friendly. If you’re always sat starting at your bingo supplies, or just melt into the scenery, you’ll never get to know anyone!
  2. Don’t talk after the first number is called. When the caller gets going, they may say ‘eyes down’ – that’s your signal to stop talking and start listening. You don’t want to make your neighbour miss a number.
  3. Respect the regulars. If a party always sits together in a certain row, it’s only polite to accommodate them and move if you’re taking one of the seats. They will appreciate it.
  4. Dab quietly. Those bingo dabbers make a lot of noise! Add that to the noise of the balls in the bingo cage, and it’s easy to drown out the bingo caller. Try to dab softly.
  5. Generosity goes a long way. Lend a helping hand if it’s needed, and if you have to leave early, pass your unused tickets to your new bingo buddies. They’ll do the same for you.

Above are just a few bingo tips. Overall, don’t be nervous about joining the bingo gaming community – be polite to your fellow gamers, and they’ll welcome you.