An American in a UK Bingo Hall

Good luck!

I think she is on to something with the party boards. Seems like there was more winners. Makes ya kind of wonder why that is. I know they are a lot more expensive then the paper cards but i can't recall if they give more cards and that's why they have the edge.

How many cards can be played at once on these boards froggy vs paper?

Lips

Well, you have 6 chances per page on paper and 2 chances on the party board (A & B boards). The party boards can get pricey though. It may be .50 or £1 to play the A board and another .50 or £1 to play the B board. You could easily go through £20 or more depending on how many games and boards you play. Some play 2 or 3 at a time.

Oh I love that pic Rosebud! Thanks for the lucky dust! I'm gonna print that out and stick in my bingo bag  LOL

Friday night bingo has two £500 houses at the end. I had spent a lot of time at home this week so I couldn't wait to go. I went with my husband, his buddy, MIL and her BF.

I went the electronic route which gave me 15 cards. Everyone got free dabbers and candy bars. After collecting the candy bars from all the peeps on a diet we had a nice little candy buffet going. Gala Bingo gives away some yummy Cadbury chocolate.

We were all scattered around in a row of tables. The session was ready start and I noticed the caller. He's the guy that usually calls Party Bingo and goes around reading out serial numbers  for the bingo caller to verify a valid claim. He was now in a suit and tie and had made it to the main stage. This was the same guy that MIL had stopped in town with his wife and baby to discuss a complaint she had about the Gibraltar promotion.  All I could think was "poor guy". If she doesn't win tonight he's gonna get an ear full. I also thanked God that I wasn't sitting with her.

My husband says that he hates bingo cause he never wins. We both had electronic bingo and you have to tap the screen each time a number is called so it marks your cards. If you miss any numbers, it'll catch up automatically next time you tap the screen. Well, of course he assumes that he's not winning. I look over and he's not even watching his machine. He's people watching. I'm tapping his machine and he needs one number for a full house. I think my eyes glowed red. I whispered to him, "I could slap the crap out of you but I don't want you to miss any more numbers".

We ended the night with not a single win among any of us. I took my purse full of candy bars and bolted out of there before MIL had a nightcap with the caller LOL

No wins Froggy but at least you got some decent choccy bars.  I don't blame you for legging it out of there LOL LOL.

It's about time you had a nice win but sounds as though your hubby isn't helping things by not keeping an eye on his cards.  Love your comment to him.

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Omg what a bingo nite! MIL better not be having a night cap with the caller i got dibs on him!!

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL

Lips

Loved every word of your description Froggy, simply awesome! You didn't win much except the candy bars but we did win something, a few moments of fun :)

I went to bingo this evening all by myself. My husband had a bachelor party to attend. I was sure to remind him to tip the strippers well.

I sat down with my electronic machine and noticed a woman sitting in the next row wearing a sweater that looked like it was crocheted back in 1962. She had a photo album propped up in front of her, I assume for luck, that contained photos of trains. She was laughing her head off at the pics. I thought oh gosh here we go.

I bingo'd on a double line for £15. Players here don't typically yell "bingo". Being from the states, that's what I'm used to saying. Well, this table of young guys thought it was hilarious when I shouted. It became a running joke for them the rest of the evening. I'm a great sport so it didn't bother me.

Meanwhile, the sweater train lady was talking to her pics. She burped a few times too during the game. Other than my small one, I have no life changing wins to report.

Until next time....

P.S. Gala Bingo announced that the High 5 game is changing after September 28th. I'm not heartbroken because it's a link game and very tough to win. Apparently it will become an "in club" game worth a £500 jackpot. That's the way I understood it. Also, something new and exciting is in the works.

I didn't know calling bingo was not an usual thing in there,Froggy and I wonder why not.

What fun would that be without shouting bingo...

Thought it was a spontaneous reaction for everyone.:)

Hope your hubby had a super fun at the party and way to go on your bingo. :-bd

LOL froggy...sounds like my kind of place. The train lady...omg.. LOL LOL.I also read the one from 8-6 the hubby comment...glad I'm not the only one.I tell mine I could just slap him  :-[  :-[or for him to go to his room !! LOL LOL :`o :-*

Glad you won something Froggy. 

The belching sweater train lady - what was she saying to the pictures?

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Thanks for the exquisite update Froggy, I'm glad that you had a great time and also won something.

The belching sweater train lady - what was she saying to the pictures?

I couldn't make it out and believe me I tried.