Hosting Virtual Bingo

Are you missing nights spent at your local bingo hall? You’re not the only one! Many people right now are longing to get together with friends and enjoy a night out.

Whilst we’re staying inside more, why not get your friends involved by organising a virtual bingo night? Virtual bingo nights are incredibly popular and allow you to have a fun game of bingo and socialise with friends without having to leave the comfort of your own home.

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If you’re unsure where to start in organising a virtual bingo event, don’t worry, we’re here to help. Read our step by step guide below for all the information you need to get a virtual bingo night planned and in your diary.

1. Get Everyone on Video Call

The first step in organising a virtual bingo night is deciding what video call application is going to be the easiest to use. What’s great is that there are so many different options for players to choose from and many of them will already be widely used by those currently working from home. Some of the most popular video call providers to consider are:

• Skype – This is one of the most reputable and widely known video call software providers available. It’s completely free to use and you can use it straight from your mobile device. If you are having a large bingo virtual night, then this is a great option to consider as up to 50 players can be on a video call.
• House Party – You may have heard of House Party as it has seen a huge rise in users in recent months. Everyone is raving about this app! Up to 8 people can join in on the video call which they aptly name a ‘house party.’ What’s cool about this option is that there are also other in-app games you can enjoy playing together. This app is best used on mobile devices.
• Zoom – This is another trusted, popular option that can take up to 100 people on a video call for those throwing a huge virtual bingo night. It’s completely free to use and available across all devices including mobiles, tablets, desktops and laptops. What makes it a little different to other option is that you can choose a custom background, making bingo nights even more fun. However, the downside to Zoom is that the free version only allows video calls of up to 40 minutes.
• Facebook Messenger Room – Did you know that you can host a video chat room on Facebook? This is a recent feature launched by the platform that allows up to 50 people in a single room and the best part is, those who don’t have a Facebook account can still take part! Keep an eye out for updates on this software as soon they will be adding the ability to create rooms in Instagram and Whatsapp.

Any of these options will work well for a virtual bingo night and you can choose which is most important to you such as creative backgrounds, being able to play in-app games or the platform allowing a larger number of people in one room.

2. Decide Who’ll Be the Bingo Caller

In every bingo game, you need to designate one person to draw the numbers and check winning tickets to ensure the game runs smoothly and this is no different with virtual bingo games.

The role of the bingo caller is to draw numbers, call them out and then check tickets for those claiming to have a win. This person will also be responsible for choosing the game prize which can be anything from a voucher to a cash prize. Having this prize in place makes the game much more fun and competitive!

Over the course of multiple virtual bingo nights and games, you can rotate the bingo caller to ensure everyone gets a go at playing this role.

3. Create the Bingo Tickets

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Next, it’s time to create the bingo tickets for the game. In normal circumstances, you would be given a ticket with numbers on a grid that are randomly generated, however, this won’t be possible with a virtual bingo night. Instead, you can use a random number generator online to do this and this is what online bingo sites use too.

Decide what bingo variation you are going to play so you know how many numbers will be in the game. The most common games are 90 ball bingo and 75 ball bingo, but as this is a virtual bingo night, you have the option of choosing whatever number you like! Just remember, the more numbers you have, the longer the game will be.

Every player needs to have a pen and paper ready for this step to write down their numbers.

1. Find online a random number generator. This is incredibly easy to do and there are lots online to choose from.
2. You can then set the minimum and maximum numbers for your game. For example, if you’re playing a 90 ball game, set the minimum as 1 and the maximum as 90.
3. Click on the generate button to get your first bingo number and write it down.
4. Carry on doing this until you have 5 bingo numbers to make up your ticket.

Make sure you are playing with a group of people you trust to accurately write down their numbers without cheating! Have all the players show their tickets on screen to check this before starting the game.

If you prefer, there are also ‘bingo cheat sheet’ options online that allow you to download pre-made bingo tickets and other resources.

4. Get Set, Bingo!

Now, you’re just about ready to get started playing but first, the bingo caller will need to set up the random number generator. There are loads to choose from on your mobile via apps. Visit the App Store on iOS or the Google Play Store on Android to find a random number generator that works well for you. You can also simply use one online if you prefer. This is easy to set up and, again, you’ll need to set the minimum and maximum number for the generator.

The game can now begin! Generate numbers and call them off for players to mark off their homemade tickets. A top tip from us to remember is to write down these numbers as you go. This will allow you to easily keep track of the numbers called and resolve any disputes that may arise from players. Furthermore, if you’re the bingo caller and using Skype, you can share your screen with the other players, allowing them to see what numbers are being called.

5.Announce the Winner

Whoever marks off all the numbers on their bingo card will be crowned the winner by shouting ‘BINGO.’ The bingo caller will then have to check their numbers before making the win official and awarding the player their prize. Physical cash prizes aren’t an option right now, but don’t worry, there are other options you can use to award the money digitally.

PayPal

Most people already have PayPal, so it’s a great, hassle-free option when transferring money digitally. All you need is their PayPal email details to send money as a friend or family member.

ApplePay

If everyone has an iOS mobile or tablet device, you’ll be able to use ApplePay to transfer the prize. This is quick and easy and all you need is the recipient’s mobile number. As you expect, this transfer option won’t work with Android devices.

Monzo

Monzo is a popular, fast-growing online banking option that lets you save money, share bills and also easily collect money from friends. If all players agree to this payment method, everyone can add money to the prize fund, allowing the winner to easily collect their prize.

JustGiving

Running a virtual bingo night for charity? A great option is to use the JustGiving platform. This lets you collect donations and all money is handled by the platform.

Setting up a virtual bingo night really is as easy as that! Enjoy a night full of fun, excitement and socialising with friends, even during lots of uncertainty. Follow these steps to make sure your next virtual bingo event goes without a hitch.

FAQ

Host a bingo game for up to 1000 players

Bingo Maker is paving the way for the future of bingo gaming. With our web platform, you can host a virtual bingo game for up to 1000 players using virtual. Players can join your game on the Games List page. When you activate the bingo caller, you can play as many games as you want for three hours. You can modify the winning patterns every time you restart a new game. You can save bingo cards as a PDF file and go print them in a print shop. We also provide solutions for those looking for simple solutions such as the Free Virtual caller and the Free Virtual Card. You can host your virtual game with a video conferencing service such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Facebook Live Stream or YouTube Live Stream.

Free Virtual Bingo Game

Host a Free Virtual Bingo Game every day with up to 25 players. You can try and learn how it works. Log in to your Bingo Maker account using Facebook or your email/password. In the top menu bar, click “Free Virtual Game”.

Free Bingo Caller

Here is the free bingo caller version of the Bingo Maker web application. This version is not linked to the bingo cards of the game, and you have to manually validate the winners.

Free Virtual Card

If you want to simply play a card on your device right away, then our free virtual card is perfect for you. Click the squares and get a BINGO!

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Play bingo with virtual cards

In order to save ink and paper, players can join your game and play a virtual card on any device that can access the internet and that has a web browser. Players can join your virtual game on their devices at BingoMaker.com, and click “Join a game“. They search your game name, click “Join”, enter your password, and receive their virtual cards. There is no login process for players to get their cards.

How To Play Virtual Bingo

Host the game with the online bingo caller

Our virtual bingo caller allows you to draw random numbers as in professional bingo halls. Our bingo caller is linked to the cards, so it tells you in real time the winners of the game with printed cards and virtual cards. Make manual or automatic random draws of numbers with our bingo caller. You can also make the draws using your own physical bingo cage with numbered balls, and click the numbers with the feature “Manual selection of the draws”.

Choose from a list of 64 winning patterns

We have a choice of 64 different winning patterns for players to get a bingo. When you restart a new game, the players cards will be reset, and they keep playing with the same cards. Players can have only one card per device or web browser.

Once the game has started, its name will be displayed on the Games List page.

Display the bingo flashboard to players on another screen

With our virtual bingo caller, you can open in another window of our web browser the bingo flashboard of your game. You can then display the flashboard to players on a TV or projector screen and follow the draws in real time.

Make custom cards ready to print

Make bingo cards and play a game has never been easier. With the web app Bingo Maker, anyone can organize a bingo game like a pro. You will be able to make bingo cards with the parameters of your choice, design the cards by importing images and play a game with the virtual bingo caller. Print the desired number of cards or distribute virtual cards to the players and start the game.

You can insert publicity around the cards in order to promote your business or the coming events. For example, if you make bingo cards for a Christmas party, it could be a good idea to insert winter season related images around the cards.

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Several settings can be changed when making the cards to allow maximum freedom for users to make custom cards and host a personalized bingo game.

An intuitive interface

The cards generated by the application are listed by game in the table of the app’s main page. This system allows you to manage your games and create other versions of earlier games.

The top right menu allows you to add credits, view your transaction history, edit your profile and communicate with the support team. To edit a game, use the tool icon to the right of the game name. The last added or modified game will be displayed at the top of the list. The latest design or simulation of a game will be displayed at the top of the game files. You can clean your games list by archiving older ones. The information about a game can be quickly viewed when going on the (i) icon to the right of the game name.

Create an account with Facebook or an email address

To use the application, all users must create a unique account in which the cards will be saved. We have put at your disposal two connection methods to facilitate the subscription process. If you create an account using Facebook, Bingo Maker will only get public information to create your account. If you do not have Facebook or you do not want to connect with it, create an account using an “Email / Password”. A confirmation email will be sent to verify your account (it could be in your spam folder). You can modify your account in the section “Edit my profile”.

List of web services:

Our web application is a pay-per-use service, each function costs credits depending on how many cards you have in your bingo game. We also provide free services: Free Virtual Game; Free Bingo caller; Free virtual Card.

• Create custom bingo cards for up to 1000 players per game using numbers or custom words and phrases;
• Host the game with our virtual bingo caller and validate the winners. Distribute virtual bingo cards and/or printed bingo cards to players;
• Create a codes list for players to get their cards. Manage the distribution of virtual cards that better fits your needs;
• Create the design of the cards by importing images around the printed cards;
• Simulate a bingo game with your cards and predict the outcome of a winners.

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Hosting Virtual Bingo Night

The satisfaction of our customers is at the center of our concerns. You can now make your own bingo cards and discover all the possibilities the web application offers. We hope you enjoy your experience using our web application Bingo Maker.