Playing bingo at the Blondo Bingo hall is absolutely insane. If you are coming for a nice little slow/fun game of bingo, you better think again!
Now, although I say that, it can be a ton of fun if you are there with a fun group of friends. I have been a few times with a few different friend groups and we always have a good time.
However, the folks who are "regulars" get VERY irritated at anyone who isn't basically doing bingo as a second/only job, basically. No talking, no laughing, no chit chat (without getting hushed constantly).
There are boards with the numbers that are being called as they are pulled, so I'm not sure why some people need it to be silent near them. Hmmm.
I will say, though, that if you are there to play for fun, you do have to be quick on the blotting (if you use the sheets/dauber) because with how many cards there are per sheet, it can get overwhelming fast.
So either sit very close to one of the boards that puts the numbers up as they call them, get fast at daubing, or rent one of the "travelers" that does the numbers for you and then tells you when you are close or have a bingo (I don't do the travelers, because I feel like I'm cheating).
There are also mini games you can play too, like one mini sheet at the beginning or the first person who gets a bingo picks a number and any time that number is called they get a prize (the "Queen" is what they called the gal last time I went).
Aside from the gameplay itself, the Blondo Bingo Hall has some tasty food too that you can grab if you didn't eat before you came. It's basically like cafeteria food, but if you're a fan of burgers and fries, etc - they have you covered.
The staff are not as serious as the intense players. They are actually all very nice and patient with you if you have a question or issue.
I would say it's a fun thing to do every once in a while (with friends), but don't take it too seriously like many do, and just have a good time! read more