| There are a lot of people out there who enjoy playing | | | | versions of bingo, with the squares containing words or |
| bingo. It's true that the game is very simple to learn and | | | | phrases, are increasingly popular. |
| play, but that doesn't mean that it's not fun! In fact, the | | | | Our calendars are filled with holidays and special days, |
| ease of game play is one of the attractions of the | | | | both religious and secular, and these days present a |
| game - you don't need to learn complicated rules - you | | | | perfect opportunity to play bingo. Whether it be |
| can just sit down and start playing. What's more, | | | | Christmas, July 4th, Halloween or President's Day, you |
| somebody new to bingo can be introduced to the | | | | can easily adapt bingo to the occasion - simply by |
| game, learn the game mechanics, and join in, with a | | | | using bingo cards containing words or phrases relating |
| few minutes. | | | | to your chosen holiday theme. |
| As you know, bingo is traditionally played using bingo | | | | Although bingo remains a popular leisure activity, it is |
| cards contain a grid of squares (usually 5 by 5 | | | | also finding serious use in education, including K-12 and |
| squares), with each of these squares containing a | | | | English as Second Language ("ESL"). Basic skills such |
| number. Players cross out squares on their cards | | | | as reading and recognizing words (especially "Sight |
| when the corresponding number is announced by the | | | | Words") can be practiced, and more sophisticated |
| bingo caller. Today however, since it is easy to make | | | | variations of the game can be used for more |
| custom bingo cards with your computer, themed | | | | advanced students. |