Bingo Balls
Mary Weber
Bingo balls are the numbered balls used in bingo games. These
balls are multi-colored and are numbered and lettered. Numbers
on each ball range from 1 to 75 and the letters on each ball
are the letters in BINGO.
Bingo balls are all color coded according to their reflected
letters and numbers. Generally, balls marked with letter B and
numbers 1 – 15 are red, those marked with I 16 – 30 are blue, N
31 – 45 are yellow, bingo balls marked with G 46 – 60 are green
and O 61 – 75 are purple. Ball colors may vary in different
bingo halls and online versions of the game.
The purpose of the bingo ball is to select the numbers for
bingo games. The balls are randomly selected to ensure that the
order is varied.
In land-based games, bingo balls are placed in a special cage,
which spins the balls and randomly releases one at a time. The
caller calls the ball numbers as they come out from the cage.
Players then mark off the numbers if they appear on their bingo
cards. As soon as a ball has been used once, it is placed aside
in a special tray to ensure that it is not put back into the
cage. Electronic screens reflect the ball numbers selected as
the caller calls each one.
In online bingo the bingo balls are mixed by the computer.
There is also a caller, who calls the balls as they each appear
on the screen. Players do not need to mark off their cards, as
the computer automatically marks cards as soon as it spots a
match. An online bingo board helps players keep track of the
balls that have already been called.
Many bingo players are superstitious about the numbers on their
winning bingo balls. Many feel that this is a matter of luck
rather than random coincidence. If a player bingo’s on ball
number B51, 51 may become their lucky number. In some
instances, a player may bingo on numbers relating to their
lucky number, such as 5 or 1 for example. There is no proof
that lucky numbers actually do bring players luck, but this
could encourage them to think positively, which in turn has an
affect on their luck.
From bingo halls to online bingo games, these small balls hold
the key to a players winning number. It all comes down to luck
and coincidence however, as bingo is a game of chance.
About The Author: Mary Weber has been an online bingo fanatic
for over 7 years. Though she has played other forms of online
gambling, Mary has always stated that bingo is her true
passion. Her internet bingo related publications are filled
with interesting and useful online bingo tips. Her many
articles she has written can be found at:
http://www.online-bingo.net
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