| Pipe Down - The most important of all unwritten rules. You'll notice that regular players pipe down immediately as soon as the caller gets down to business |
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| Take your lucky seat - Some players are very accurate about where they sit. If you grab a seat which is luck one for you, you might be asked to move to that sit. It's a good idea to go along with the request. |
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| Don't be a parrot - Some people have a habit of repeating numbers as they are called. This might help them focus, but it can be very disturbing for other players. Try to stop talking and avoid extra noise while numbers are being called. |
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| Keep kids silence - Most people will understand if you have to bring the kids, but they won't bear rambunctious teenagers running around and yelling while they are trying to focus. Bring an activity to keep your children busy while you play. Sometimes, the hall may propose "fun" bingo cards to keep the kiddies busy. |
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| Control your frustrations - Sometimes players on a losing line have been known to express their anger by screaming "change the caller" or making other derisive or sarcastic comments the caller can hear. If there is a genuine caller problem, then say, "Louder, please" or "Slow down, please" loudly but softly. If that doesn't work, take the problem to the bingo manager. |
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| Think before calling bingo - Calling bingo stops the process of the game. If it's a false bingo game, regular players might get annoyed with you, particularly if they've already started crumpling up the last game's paper sheets in disturbance. |
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| Smoke only in the designated areas - Smoking and bingo are inseparable in the minds of many fans, and in fact, bingo halls may be the last indoor organization in America that welcomes smokers. But for some players, cigarette smoke can spoil enjoyment of the game or even make them feel unwell, especially in a poorly ventilated hall. |
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