Bingo is a great pastime and a game that is enjoyed by all ages (albeit over the age of 18), genders and cultures; it is in fact played by millions across the globe.
However, if you are new to the game you may not be familiar with the general jargon or language of bingo, there are an assortment of terms used throughout play. Some of the most common terms that players are often subjected to include bingo board, bingo booklets, buy-in and minimum buy-in, caller, coverall, dauber and four corners bingo
The bingo board is the designated area for the numbers that have already been called; the numbers usually appear electronically and lit up in order to players to view them clearly.
Bingo booklets house a series of sheets, each come in a different hue and all are played throughout one single game.
Buy-in is the minimum number of cards required to take part in a game, this is usually between three and six cards and the number of minimum cards will often vary throughout the game. Minimum buy-in is the term related to the smallest amount a player has to put down in order to be in with a chance of winning any of the cash payouts or prizes on offer.
The caller is the person who draws the numbers; they then call these numbers to the players.
Certain bingo games like on http://www.littlewoodsbingo.com/ require the player to complete all numbers on their game card in order to claim bingo; this particular type of game is classed as a coverall.
A dauber is the special pen that many players use to mark off their numbers, such a pen usually comes complete with a foam tip and offers an easy and hassle free solution to marking off numbers on a playing card.
Four corners bingo is the name given to a bingo game where the participants are required to cover the numbers placed in the four corners of the card. There are however other patterns that will also generate a winning combination.