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Bingo GuideJanuary 2015What is Bingo?Conventional 75 number bingo is played with bingo cards that have a grid of five horizontal rows and fivevertical columns. The columns are lettered B I N G O from left to right across the top of the grid and each bingocard has five numbers in each row except the center N column which has a "free space" at the intersection ofthe third row and the third column. The B columns contains the numbers 1-15, the I column contains thenumbers 16-30, the N column contains the numbers 31-45, the G column contains the numbers 46-60 and the OColumn contains the numbers 61-75.Bingo balls individually numbered 1-75 are mixed together and the balls are randomly selected one at a time. Aseach ball is selected, the number is announced to the players, who dab or mark the corresponding number ontheir bingo card with a bingo ink marker/dabber.The player purchases one or more cards. Once the game commences, the player scans the card as the caller iscalling them out. If a called number appears it is marked off for the duration of the game. When a playercompletes a predetermined arrangement of covered numbers on the bingo card, that player yells out "Bingo!"Once the bingo card is verified as being correct, he/she wins the game.The Bingo Program identifies which particular combination or combinations of covered numbers will be thewinning patterns for that particular game.Players purchase bingo cards for use during the bingo session, which creates a pool of money. Winning playersreceive a pre-announced cash or merchandise prize. Typically, a bingo session includes a number of individualbingo games concluding with a coverall game in which a large prize is awarded.Regular Bingo GamesRegular Bingo Games for the most part will consist of either getting one line or 2 lines (check the BingoProgram). The Twoonie Pot Progressive is played on games labeled with the on the Bingo Program.Lightning BingoLightning Bingo games are similar to regular bingo games except the speed of calling is much quicker. Balls aretypically called at three-second intervals.Progressive Bingo GamesProgressive Bingo Games are games where the prize increases from event to event. In a Bingo Session, there areseveral progressive games that are played each having a maximum prize, certain set of rules, a pattern thatneeds to be obtained within a certain number of bingo numbers and a consolation prize. At the CambridgeBingo Centre, there are different types of Progressive Games such as: Twoonie Pot Progressive, Super JackpotGame (Regular Sessions), Bonus Jackpot Game (Carnival Sessions), Lightning Mini X, Big 10 Jackpot Game,Cambridge Bingo Jackpot, Ladder Jackpot and the Rotating Hour Glass Jackpot Game.Page 1 / 10
Bingo GuideJanuary 2015Bingo PatternsHour GlassLetter CLadderBig 10B I N G OB I N G OB I N G OB I N G OFFFFLetter TSputnikInside SquareLetter HB I N G OB I N G OB I N G OB I N G OFFFFMini XOne LineFour CornersB I N G OB I N G OB I N G OFFFPage 2 / 10
Bingo GuideJanuary 2015Bingo ProgramThis is a sample of a Bingo Program. The BingoProgram informs a customer of the followinginformation: The Game that is being played The Pattern that is required to win The Colour of Card to be played The available to be wonPrograms vary depending on the Time of Day and theDay of the Week.Ask Hall Staff for a copy of the Bingo Program whenyou come into do your assignment so that you canfollow along.The Gecko Packages (does not include Lighting Bingoor Double Action) offer the customers the best value.With this particular program, the customer savesapproximately 25.00 by playing Electronic vs PaperBingoIf you want to give Bingo a try, staff haverecommended the Evening Sessions. For example onMonday, Tuesday or Wednesday evenings, the cost ofa Gecko Package is 25 with a guaranteed prize boardof 2,850.0.Page 3 / 10
Bingo GuideJanuary 2015Break Open TicketsBreak Open Tickets are Charitable Gaming fund-raising tickets commonly known as Nevada Tickets whichfeature a predetermined ticket count and a definite payout amount. The object of the game is to open theperforated windows on the back of the ticket and match the symbols inside the ticket to the winningcombinations on the front of the ticket. The winning Break Open Ticket is turned in for a cash prize.Seal cards and bingo event tickets are specific types of break open tickets.Seal Card GameA Seal Card Game is similar to any regular deal of break open tickets containing a predetermined ticket countand a definite payout amount. It is played just like a regular break open game with some key differences thatadd more excitement to your bingo outing.Seal card games typically have smaller ticket counts, which means they sell extremely fast. Some tickets payinstant cash prizes while other tickets contain sign-up numbers that grant certain players a chance at asecondary prize or prizes. Play continues until all tickets are sold. Once all tickets are sold a flare card (poster) isthen opened to reveal the flare cards sign-up number. The player whose ticket sign-up number matches theuncovered flare card sign-up number wins.Bingo Event Ticket GameBingo event games bridge the gap between bingo and Break Opens and are an excellent way to add excitementto your bingo game. A bingo event game is, for the most part, played in a very similar manner to a seal cardgame. Each individual bingo event ticket game has a predetermined ticket count, a fixed prize payout, instantwinning tickets and a series of hold tickets.The hold tickets in a bingo event in the game are traditionally Bingo Numbers B1-O75. These hold tickets areheld for a larger prize that is paid out after all the tickets are sold - again similar to a seal game.The main difference is that a bingo event game winner can be determined using the bingo flashboard, the lastnumber called during a bingo game or by using the enclosed seal card. For example, if the event game has 75hold tickets numbered B1-O75 (one number per ticket), and while playing a regular bingo game the number B5is the last number called, then the event winner would be the holder of the ticket with B5 printed on it. Once, allthe tickets in the event game are sold, the caller will announce in which bingo game the event game will beplayed and announce how the event winner will be determined. There are several different styles of Eventtickets and this is why they offer so much added excitement to your game.Page 4 / 10
Bingo GuideJanuary 2015GameTwoonie Pot ProgressiveProgressive GamePrize grows each session depending on card purchases until it reaches themaximum prize amount. The Twoonie Pot Progressive is played on gameslabeled with the on the Bingo Program.Maximum Prize 2,000Designated NumberUses an Indicator Number instead of a Designated NumberMain PrizeThe Twoonie Pot Game is awarded for completing the required gamepattern on the Twoonie Progressive Number. In order to be eligible to wina Twoonie Pot Game Prize, the Bingo Player must purchase a Twoonie PotGame Ticket.Consolation PrizeIf the required game pattern is not won on the Twoonie Pot ProgressiveNumber, play continues for the regular game prizePrior to the commencement of each Regular Bingo event, a bingo ball shallbe drawn from the bingo blower. This number shall be known as the"Indicator Number". The Indicator Number (bingo ball) shall be clearlyshown to all players and returned to the bingo blower. The purpose of theIndicator Number is to alert participating players that the number drawnimmediately after the Indicator Number will be the "Twoonie ProgressiveNumber".Game PlayIn order to win, a player must have a bingo on the number immediatelydrawn and called after the indicator number. For example, the indicatornumber drawn at the beginning of the bingo event is B15. When B15 iscalled during an eligible game the next number called is the TwoonieProgressive Number. If the next number is G58 and it completes the gamepattern and a player yells bingo and has a valid bingo, the player wins boththe regular game prize and the Twoonie Progressive Prize.Page 5 / 10
Bingo GuideJanuary 2015GameSuper Jackpot Game – Full Card PatternRegular GameSuper Jackpot Game is played in conjunction with a Regular Bingo EventMaximum Prize 2,000Designated NumberStarts at 50Main PrizeAwarded if pattern is reached within the designated numberConsolation PrizeAwarded if pattern is not reached within the designated number.Game PlayThe designated number starts at 50 and increases by one number eachsession until the Main Prize has been awarded.GameBonus Jackpot Game – Full Card PatternRegular GameBonus Jackpot Game is played in conjunction with a Regular Carnival Session(see Program)Maximum Prize 1,500Designated NumberStarts at 50Main PrizeAwarded if pattern is reached within the designated numberConsolation PrizeAwarded if pattern is not reached within the designated number.Game PlayThe designated number starts at 50 and increases by one number afterevery 3 sessions of the Regular Carnival SessionPage 6 / 10
Bingo GuideJanuary 2015GameLightning Mini X – Mini Letter X PatternProgressive GamePrize grows each session depending on card purchases until it reaches themaximum prize amountMaximum Prize 1,000Designated NumberStarts at 4Main PrizeAwarded if pattern is reached within the designated numberConsolation PrizeGame PlayIf the “Mini Letter X” pattern is not reached in the designated number of bingonumbers drawn, a consolation prize shall be awarded to the first player thatachieves the “1 Line or 4 Corners” pattern. Consolation Prize is also awarded if theMain Prize is won to the first person to achieve the “1 Line or 4 Corners” pattern.After the maximum prize has been reached, the designated number will increaseby one number the day following after every 500 games of Lightning Bingo havebeen played (500 games are played approximately each week) until the main prizehas been awardedGameBig 10 Jackpot Bingo – Number 10 PatternProgressive GamePrize grows each session depending on card purchases until it reaches themaximum prize amountMaximum Prize 10,000Designated NumberStarts at 30Main PrizeAwarded if pattern is reached within the designated numberConsolation PrizeAwarded if pattern is not reached within the designated number.Consolation Prize is also awarded if the Main Prize is wonGame PlayAfter the maximum prize has been reached, the designated numberremains at 30 for ten full days of operation and will increase by one numberafter every ten full days until the main prize has been awardedPage 7 / 10
Bingo GuideJanuary 2015GameCambridge Bingo Jackpot – Letter C PatternProgressive GamePrize grows each session depending on card purchases until it reaches themaximum prize amountMaximum Prize 3,000Designated NumberStarts at 25Main PrizeAwarded if pattern is reached within the designated numberConsolation PrizeAwarded if pattern is not reached within the designated number.Consolation Prize is also awarded if the Main Prize is wonGame PlayAfter the maximum prize has been reached, the designated number willincrease by one number after each full day of operation until the main prizehas been awardedGameLadder Jackpot – Ladder PatternProgressive GamePrize grows each session depending on card purchases until it reaches themaximum prize amountMaximum Prize 5,000Designated NumberStarts at 37Main PrizeAwarded if pattern is reached within the designated numberConsolation PrizeAwarded if pattern is not reached within the designated number.Consolation Prize is also awarded if the Main Prize is wonGame PlayAfter the maximum prize has been reached, the designated number willremain at 37 for two full days of operation and will increase by one numberafter every two full days until the main prize has been awardedPage 8 / 10
Bingo GuideJanuary 2015GameRotating Hour Glass Jackpot Game – Hour Glass PatternProgressive GamePrize grows each session depending on card purchases until it reaches themaximum prize amountMaximum Prize 7,000Designated NumberStarts at 35Main PrizeAwarded if pattern is reached within the designated numberConsolation PrizeAwarded if pattern is not reached within the designated number.Consolation Prize is also awarded if the Main Prize is wonGame PlayAfter the maximum prize has been reached, the designated number willremain at 35 for four full days of operation and will increase by one numberafter every four full days until the main prize has been awardedPage 9 / 10
Bingo GuideJanuary 2015Game“Ball Buster” Break Open Jackpot GameProgressive GamePrize grows each session depending on deals sold until it reaches themaximum prize amount of 2,500Designated NumberStarts at 3Other Prizes AvailableMain (Jackpot) Prize – Prize keeps growing until won – There is no maximumRegular Event Prize - 200.00Instant Prizes – 58 Prizes totaling 92.00Game PlayA “Deal” consists of 600 Tickets. Each Ticket is sold for 1.00. In the Deal there are 25 “Hold Tickets”.A “Hold Ticket” displays 3 Bingo Balls.The caller announces that the “Ball Buster” Break Open Game will be held in conjunction with a bingogame in the program after all the tickets from the deal have been sold.Players that have “Hold Tickets” will dab the bingo balls on their “Hold Ticket”. The first player to coverall 3 of their bingo balls on their “Hold Ticket” wins 200.00. The Last Number called must be on the“Hold Ticket”.If the players dabs all 3 Bingo Balls on their “Hold Ticket” within the designated number, they also winthe Progressive Prize.Each deal contains a “Sealed Card” that consists of 10 sealed prize windows (9 windows say Sorry, 1says Jackpot). The Winner of the 200.00 prize picks a window. A hall employee opens the window. Ifthe prize windows says “Jackpot”, the player wins the Main (Jackpot) Prize.The Main (Jackpot) Prize increases by 75.00 for each deal sold when there is no “Jackpot” winner.The Ball Buster Prize increases by 25.00 for each deal sold up to a maximum prize of 2,500.00Once the “Ball Buster” prize has reached 2,500, the designated number of calls continues to be three(3) for three full days of operation following which it will increase by one (1) number and continues toincrease by one (1) number every three (3) full days of operation until the “Ball Buster” prize is won!The designated number will increase by one (1) number at the “Late” session of the third full day ofoperation.Page 10 / 10
a Twoonie Pot Game Prize, the Bingo Player must purchase a Twoonie Pot Game Ticket. Consolation Prize If the required game pattern is not won on the Twoonie Pot Progressive Number, play continues for the regular game prize Game Play Prior to the commencement of each Regular Bingo event, a bingo ball
