Why is bingo such an awesome game?
- 26 May 15
- Written by pinklady

A sociable game full of fun
Bingo halls are full of fun! You can get together with the ladies (or lads) and get yourselves down to a bingo hall for a great night of fun and games! It’s a chance to meet new friends and mix with likeminded people who also have a love for the game. On the other hand, if you prefer to stay in and play bingo online you also can enjoy a very sociable aspect of it as you can mix with other players in bingo chat rooms and forums. You can also learn tips and tricks all about the wonderful game.
You are in control of winning
Bingo is about luck of course, but it’s also about alertness and skill of the individual playing. You have a great element of control when it comes to holding your cards and listening for your numbers. The more alert you and the sharper you are the more likely you are going to see you’re winning numbers and call bingo first! Staying on the ball, excuse the pun, will give you the edge you need to win!
Not your typical winners
Everyone can win at bingo despite age, if you have your wits about you, you can call bingo and win the big bucks! Back in 2008 according to the BBC, Christine Bradfield, from Bargoed in Caerphilly County, won more than £1.1m at The Castle Club in Merthyr Tydfil which was considered the biggest win in bingo this country has ever seen! There’s plenty more inspiring stories where that came from too!
Bingo is good for your health!
Ever wondered why bingo is a game enjoyed by so many elderly people? It’s because they know it’s good for them. It helps the elderly stay alert and active and keeps their brains in good condition. Due to the calculations and level of alertness you have to have toplay a game of bingo, it’s become obvious that is actually very good for your health.“Bingo makes you think faster than non-players and keeps you more alert into old age, a researcher told a British Psychological Society conference.”
Bingo, as a game has many advantages not only to your pockets and your social life but to your mind as well. They key to playing a good game of bingo is to practice. Practice makes perfect after all and it keeps you alert and able to call bingo that little bit quicker than your other participants. There are many sites where you can play bingo for free and win real cash, or simply have a simulation game to brush up on your skills.