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Bible Bingo

November 8th, 2009
posted by admin 10:35 am



Most people are familiar with the game of bingo – it’s a wonderful game that can be enjoyed by young and old, and is very popular with church and community groups. But did you know that bingo can also be important educational tool? An increasing number of teachers, have found that bingo is ideal for classroom use. This is because the game is easy to learn, highly adaptable, doesn’t require expensive materials, and most important, is a lot fun.

In the traditional game of bingo, players are of course each given a card containing a 5 by 5 grid of numbers, and check off squares on their cards when the bingo caller calls out the corresponding number. Depending on which version of the rules you prefer, the objective is for a player either to get a line of five items checked off, or to check off every item on their card. The winner of the game is the first person who checks off their items and shouts out “Bingo!”

In educational variants, the basic game is exactly the same, but there are usually some differences in detail. The first and most important modification is that instead of using bingo cards containing numbers, you use bingo cards containing whatever is the subject of the lesson. If the subject was English, you might use words from the spelling test, if the subject was geography you might use names of countries, states or cities, and in a religious or bible study class, you would use items related to theme of the class, for example, books of the Old or New Testament, names of the people in biblical stories, saints’ names, etc. And, don’t forget, you can also play themed versions of bingo to celebrate particular times of year like Christmas or Easter too!

As well as changing the bingo cards, some teachers also like to vary the game play. If you want to make the game into a kind of test, you can require the person claiming “Bingo!” to describe each of the items that they have marked off on their bingo cards – in other words, they can’t claim (for example) “Noah” as part of their winning line, unless they know a little bit of Noah’s story (including of course his building of the ark). Alternatively, if you prefer not to make the game into a test, you could for example have a class discussion after item is called out, or ask for a volunteer to explain the particular bible story or character, etc. Really, your imagination is the limit.

Of course, in order to play these variants of bingo, you will need specially themed bingo cards. In the bad old days, you would have to had to send off for them to a specialist publisher – which could be kind of expensive, even for just one set of bingo cards. Modern technology has however made this part much easier – you can simply print the bingo cards from your computer: Easy-to-use and affordable bingo card maker software makes it straightforward to print bingo cards on any theme that you like, in unlimited quantities.By: Sunil Tanna

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Why Playing Online Bingo is Popular

June 16th, 2009
posted by admin 12:48 am



An exciting and most liked game for centuries together is nothing but BINGO. Now it has been accommodated to provide entertainment to all kinds of people of different age groups. Bingo has been always offering the players with elements of excitement, fun and friendship. A number of people love this game and many new people have been introduced to this game of online game. What has made this online bingo game so popular?

In is because in today’s world all are busy enough with a hectic schedule. You are at work, have to take care of your children and if a person is lucky, then he gets some time to spend with his family members. All this gives very little space for other activities of forms of amusement like the bingo. This is one of the most important reasons of bingo becoming so famous online. Nowadays people do lack sufficient time that they can spend with their friends or families online. For this they have to make arrangements for the transports, accommodations, seaters, etc. however, it can be accomplished easily by playing online bingo games that is accessible 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

It simply means that the participants can take part in the game if they even have few minutes or spare with them while sipping a cup of coffee. The freebies and offers provided by the sites are loved generously by all the bingo players. There are welcome gifts and bonuses for the new players. They generally include free cash schemes to make an attempt to visit their site or excellent cash match bonuses after depositing the sum. For instance, the William Bay Bingo offers great variety of games that features wonderful sing up bonus. This is the actual reasons of people participating in this online game in more numbers.

The wide assortment of the games provided by the bingo websites are enjoyed largely by all. There are 75 ball and 90 ball bingo to play all that are associated with excellent chat rooms wherein the payers can come across a number of novel folks or even have a chat with their colleagues. These excellent sites do offer a wide array of other games for their members. One of the most beneficial aspects that have made it so exciting is that the social pint included in this game. These websites play a vital role in bringing thousands of people including men and women together every day with an aim to make friends, get socialized and have competition with each other while playing. Most of the bingo websites contain chat rooms that are attached to their websites, wherein the players are allowed to play, chat and have fun.

The environment here is electric and the rush is being liked by the players while paying. This is also one of the reasons as to why bingo is preferred to play online by people. It is a trendy and a fashionable game that would be getting more familiarized in the years to come. So, why not come ahead and join the fun group.By: Robyn Price

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From Bingo Supplies to Bingo Programs – How to Run a Successful Bingo Fundraiser Part 3

May 16th, 2009
posted by admin 6:43 pm



If you’ve read our first article “From-Bingo-Supplies-to-Bingo-Programs—How-to-Run-a-Successful-Bingo-Fundraiser-Part-1″, you should have checked out the licensing requirements for bingos in your state and determined a rough idea of how many bingo players will be attendance. If you’ve read the 2nd article, “From-Bingo-Supplies-to-Bingo-Programs—How-to-Run-a-Successful-Bingo-Fundraiser-Part-2″ you’ve built your bingo program and picked your bingo prize payouts.

Now let’s look at the revenue generators or the bingo products you’ll sell at your bingo.

Bingo Books & Admission

Many bingos will sell an admission package to each bingo player when they arrive. This package usually sells for around $20 and includes entry to the event, a bingo book with bingo sheets for each game in the bingo program, and perhaps an added bonus such as a free dauber or an extra bingo sheet for a jackpot game.

If you have early bird games (a handful of games before your main bingo program), you should sell bingo books for them for around $3-$5. Additionally, extra bingo books should be sold (usually for $5-$15 each) at a discount to the admission price. Finally, it’s a good idea to sell extra single bingo sheets for the larger prize (jackpot) games.

If you choose not to have an admission package, you can simply sell bingo books for a set price once the bingo players have entered.

Raffles

Raffles are a great way to earn additional funds during your bingo event. During the night, have a friendly person walk around selling with a smile. If possible, it’s a good idea to advertise and presell the raffle tickets beforehand.

You can have 50/50 raffles (where 50% of the proceeds go to the prize), or raffle off one or more prizes. Your prizes should be good quality and have obvious value. Don’t be cheap!

Be careful, raffles, like bingos, can also fall under state regulation. Be sure you find out your state’s policy on raffles beforehand.

Pulltabs

Like raffle tickets, pulltabs (charity tickets) are a great way to increase sales and revenues during a bingo. A pulltab is a similar to a scratch off lottery ticket, but instead it has a number of “windows” that are peeled open to reveal a possible prize. Each box of pulltabs contains a set amount of prizes (usually around 75% of the take). Therefore, each box (once sold) is guaranteed a certain profit.

Pulltabs come in a variety of games and styles. If you decide to sell pulltabs, make sure you know how each game is played beforehand.

Be warned! Pulltabs are even more heavily regulated than bingos. Be sure that they are legal in your state. And, if they are legal, make sure that you are properly licensed to sell them.

Bingo Supplies

Bingo supplies, especially bingo paper, can be a little confusing. If you are unfamiliar with bingo, ordering the proper bingo books can be difficult. We recommend you read “How to Order Bingo Paper” on the Wholesale Bingo Supplies website for a quick overview and for some idea what bingo paper cuts and sizes that bingo paper comes in.

Make sure you order your bingo supplies in advance to give yourself some time. You’ll likely need the following, bingo books, additional bingo sheets for jackpot games, bingo daubers (markers for the players), and raffle tickets and pulltabs (if legal in your area). If you’re unsure of what bingo supplies you need, visit Wholesale Bingo Supplies

If you plan on hosting bingos on a regular basis, you might even consider purchasing an advanced bingo console and bingo equipment. But, this can get pricey. For an annual bingo, it’s best to find bingo equipment you can borrow. Also, you can get by purchasing a low-cost, quality, bingo cage.

Bingo Callers

If at all possible, find an experienced bingo caller. You don’t want some novice person calling bingo who has trouble handling the equipment (dropping bingo balls in the middle of a game can be a disaster) or lacks confidence in front of people. If you can’t find an experienced caller, then find someone who is comfortable with crowds and have them practice with the equipment ahead of time. Go over your bingo program step-by-step.

Whether experienced or not, you want your bingo callers to call numbers at a regular pace. We recommend that bingo numbers be called about every 20 seconds for commercial bingo hall environments where seasoned bingo players play. However, this speed should be adjusted to fit your crowd and the number of bingo faces in play. Hopefully, your bingo equipment will have a timer which will alert your caller when to call. However, if no timer is available, use a watch or clock as best you can to call at a regular pace.

Cash vs Baskets or Other Prizes

It doesn’t make a lot of difference if you give away cash or prizes or a mixture of both at your bingo fundraiser. The important thing is to make sure that whatever you give, you are giving something with value.

Make your bingo prizes worth the effort for your bingo players. If you give bingo baskets, fill them with quality products. If you give cash, make sure you give away some big jackpots. When your bingo players win a bingo, they want win something and they want to win something good.

Bingo Concessions

Your bingo event will usually last from 3-5 hours, with the actual bingo program taking about 3 hours to play. Therefore, it is important to have refreshments and food available if possible. Bingo players are not robots. They will get hungry and thirsty.

Make sure that the food you serve is good quality and keep your prices reasonable. We believe it’s smart business to have your bingo concession be a draw for your bingo event and not a profit center. Let your bingo games make the money while your concession keeps them well-nourished and happy.

A bingo fundraiser requires planning. You’ll need to assemble a team of volunteers, find a qualified bingo caller, acquire prize donations, locate a site, advertise, and more. Make sure you give yourself at least a month or two to prepare.

Good luck and happy fundraising! If you follow our advice, we’re sure your next bingo fundraiser will be a success.By: Rob Robinson

About the Author:
For more information on playing bingo, bingo supplies, ordering bingo paper and selections of bingo game sets please visit Bingo Game Sets

“Bingo Bob” has been in the charity bingo distribution business for over 20 years, is the owner of the website WholesaleBingoSupplies.com, and blogs about the bingo industry on the “Wholesale Bingo Supplies Blog”. This article my be freely distributed as long as it remains unchanged.

Will the Smoking Ban in the UK Take Bingo Players Online?

December 17th, 2008
posted by admin 8:40 am



A lot has been written in the press recently about the bingo industry struggling because of the smoking ban in the UK. Things have become so bad that in Scotland the Bingo industry has asked for massive tax breaks to help keep the industry afloat. But does the online version of this classic game offer a lifeline, or will it never compare to its bricks and mortar equivalent?

Bingo is an age old game historically enjoyed by the “blue rinse” generation. However the game of late had witnessed a recent resurgence in popularity with younger members of society opting to hit the bingo halls instead of the clubs on a Friday night. All this is about to change with the introduction of the smoking ban across England and Wales.

No longer will player be able to smoke their superking cigarettes whilst marking off their numbers and calling house. From the summer of 2007 all public places will no longer be allowed to permit smoking in their venues and this includes Bingo halls, one of the most popular places where people like to smoke.

The effects of the smoking ban can already be seen in Scotland where smoking is already not permitted in the bingo halls. Numbers have plummeted and the industry is literally fighting for its life. But where have all the players gone? Surely they haven’t given up on this age old game?

The answer is online. People are now realising that they can play bingo in front of their computer whilst enjoying a drink and fag and still enjoy massive jackpots. This is a recent phenomenon and has timed itself almost perfectly with the ban on smoking.

Of course playing online can never replace the social aspect of going down to the bingo hall, but for a demographic of people where the majority of smokers the law has left many bingo players with little option. If the industry is to survive then, tax breaks are the only way forward to support this ailing industryBy: Mark Hirst

About the Author:
Mark Hirst runs an online gambling directory [http://www.bewisebets.co.uk] providing customer reviews about sites. You can check out his bingo directory [http://www.bewisebets.co.uk/bingo] here.



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