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How to Run Bingo

Get your first bingo night running in under 5 minutes.

1

Open the App and Select Bingo

Go to letsgogames.co.uk/app and activate your licence if you haven't already. Select Bingo from the game launcher.

2

Connect Your Display

HDMI: Plug your laptop or tablet into the TV or projector, open the audience display, and press F11 for fullscreen.

TV Connect: On your TV, go to letsgogames.co.uk/tv and enter the 6-character code from your host device. The Host App works on phone, tablet, and laptop.

3

Let Players Join

Players scan the QR code on the audience screen with their phone camera. No app download needed. They enter their name and get a virtual bingo card instantly.

4

Set Your Game

Choose what you're Playing For (1 Line, 2 Lines, or Full House) and enter the prize. Use the Prize Calculator if you're selling tickets.

5

Start Calling Numbers

Press Spacebar (on a laptop) or tap Next Ball (on a phone or tablet) to draw numbers. The app shows the number and its nickname, and marks every player card automatically.

Pace yourself - 10 to 15 seconds between numbers works best. The room goes quiet on its own when someone is one number away.

6

Handle Wins

When someone claims, their phone sends a notification to the host. Verify the win, then hit WINNER for celebrations, or BOGEY CALL for false claims.

Progress through 1 Line, then 2 Lines, then Full House. Click New Game to reset for the next round.

Pro Tips

  • Turn on confetti and rave mode for big wins - a full house deserves a light show
  • Try a different theme in the Host App to match your event
  • Run mini-games (Heads or Tails, Spin the Wheel) between bingo rounds to keep the crowd entertained
  • Switching to another game? Just select it from the launcher - all phones redirect automatically