My first experience at a South Carolinabingo hall. Everyone was so helpful, making sure I…read moreunderstood the games. Loved the format. You can play some of the sessions or all of them I chose to play on a Saturday from noon to about 3:30 pm

From the owner: Discover the thrill of bingo at Carolina Beach Bingo in Columbia, SC. Our events are crafted to…read morebring the community together for an evening of fun and charitable giving. At Carolina Beach Bingo, we offer a lively and welcoming environment where players can enjoy a variety of bingo games, win fantastic prizes, and support local causes.

My first time coming to play here.m, as I moved to North Carolina but drove down to South to pThey…read morehave machines and paper cards. (Cost for both $29 - specials extra). The machine you have to tap the number called and then the machine dabs the numbers. I think the machine had over 100 cards. The paper cards are a 9 pack. They play a lot of games that has eight different ways to win. And they don't call slow. Between trying to dab my cards and hit the number on the machine I had no real time to look at my cards to see if I was even waiting. Ugh. Lol. They also play speedball rounds. And holy cow it is fast. The machine has some special games included. But they play A LOT of specials that you have to buy the paper cards. They sell for either $1 or $2 each. They give you a sheet showing the games you will be playing as far as the regular games. Doors open at 11am on the Saturday I played. At noon they started playing but NOT the regular games. The regular games don't start till 2pm. But they play specials for the 2 hours. Then the regular games start. There is an intermission listed on the paper they gave me, however, they continue to play special games throughout it. In fact I had to ask a worker when was intermission? He said right now. No one got up they just continued to play games. If it wasn't for my machine I'm not sure I would have known when to start playing my cards for the regular games. Lol. I have played bingo for over 20 years in AZ where they have machines. The machines basically play themselves. You don't have to touch the machine. It knows the numbers being called so I just have to watch and play my cards. When I left my head was still spinning an hour later. Lol I will probably go again but only play the machine OR the paper. Not both. Unless a few specials. I asked a worker about the machine not knowing the number when it is called. He said it was state directed. So just want people to be aware if your first time coming here. I will go again but not for a while. LOL.

Too confusing, sellers, selling cards while playing Bingo Visited from AZ, couldn't wait till it…read morewas over No one to help, 1st timers, to know how you play

This not your mama's bingo! You don't just buy some bingo sheets (the correct term is "flimsies")…read moreand a dauber and get to stamping. This place is a well oiled machine that has a bit of a learning curve. I played bingo one time with my mom WAY back in the day so I called to get some more info about Mr. Bingo. The outgoing message was super confusing for a novice like me so I knew I'd need to talk to a real person. I got a real person on the phone a couple of days later and the info she gave me still sounded like a foreign language, but I asked a lot of questions and she explained everything. Here's what you need to know if you are interested in going: The big games (program) start at 8:30pm but you can get there early and get a discount on your electronic game boards. (Yes, bingo is electronic! Apparently it's easier to play that way and you are more likely to win.) You can take food in with you if you want and they have fun little $1 games that you can play on paper before the program starts. You can also roll in around 8pm and just buy a flimsy pack for about $8. The program includes 8 games. Most prizes were $300 but the big game that night was $1500. You also have to buy a $1 membership the first time you go but that includes a dauber so it's totally worth it. We finished up our games about 11pm. They do have a concession stand that seems to be pretty reasonably priced. Sodas are $1, snacks are about $3-$6. The first Saturday of each month is actually pretty cheap if you get there before 7pm... I think it was 7. Only $6! My only complaint is that you have to register/checkin in the very large smoking section. The snack area and the bathrooms are also in that area too. The non smoking section is much better but not exactly smoke free. I'm glad they have a smoke free section though. I don't think I'd go back if they didn't have it. That said... While the learning curve was a bit steep (we were total nerds and had to google what somethings meant) and we didn't win one thing - we still had a great time! We are already planning to pick up some dinner and head back on the first Saturday of March. It's a fun way to spend a night out.

Not the greatest experience. To top it off, I guess the owners either believe that it's located in…read moresuch a dangerous neighborhood that they choose to pay a security guard / cop to park outside the front door, or they believe that their customers are dangerous enough to warrant that level of added security. Knowing that, added to the run down look of the building, just made me feel a bit on edge, like I was in danger. Additionally, It was much too loud for me to even focus. I couldn't enjoy myself as I felt like there was a bar brawl going on near me. Also, it was very smoky. Perhaps I just went on the wrong evening, but I think I experienced enough to know that I won't be going back. The facilities and patrons of Cayce Bingo are much more my style. As far as I can tell these are the only two local bingo halls (within a reasonable distance). I only recently moved to the area so perhaps I'll find out about alternatives, but for now, Cayce Bingo definitely has my business.

Nice facilities. It's fun, and also really nice to see a business (especially a bingo hall) locally…read moreowned and operated by a family of folks who seem to genuinely care for their players. They really go above and beyond. The employees even offer to grab drinks or a snack for you if you'd like. It's a very welcoming environment, and doesn't get overly smokey like some Bingo's I've played in before. They do have a smoking section, but it's pretty well separated, and doesn't bother me at all. I just discovered this place, and I'm very happy with the experiences I've had so far!!

From the owner: The business offers Human Resources Consulting Services and Recreational services.read more

My Mom and I visited this location yesterday, Saturday, Feb 2nd, 2019 for the first time. I hadn't…read moreplayed Bingo since Elementary School, and I'm 50, so I only know old school straight and diagonal plays. My Mom was clueless as well. We got there about 4:30pm and from the moment we arrived at the Customer Service desk, the employees were offering to help us "learn" how they play the game. We were given a sheet that shows pictures of the various styles of Bingo, so you can know what a winning card should look like. Paper cards were .50 cent or 1 dollar depending on the game. Attendants constantly came by the table to make sure we knew what "color" sheet was being played, and to explain how the "wild number(s) work. I only purchased one sheet each game, and was still confused as ever. Attendants had no problem walking over to our table to assist, even one person saying I forgot wild numbers. Darn, I probably unknowingly won that round! By the way, my Mom was not playing, she was telling me what numbers were popping up on the board, while I searched for them on my one-sheet card. (Yes, we were just that pathetic)! Our Bingo-Life changed at 5:30pm. We got that electronic iBingo machine for 10 dollars, and I thought we had turned "pro" then. You just punch the wild number in, and press "enter" then the subsequent numbers are called. You press each number that's called and press "enter" and the machine fills all the numbers in. Also when new games are started, the machine is reset and ready for the next game. An Attendant came over and said to watch the screen for the next number in the right corner, that would appear, prior to it being called. One mishap though...make sure to get that wild number in the machine at the beginning of each new game. I missed the wild number, and tried to add it later. I puched in "39" cause it was 9's, and it filled in the number 39 on like 60 cards..of course, that was wrong! The attendant came over and had to reset and correct my machine! They must have something in the callers box to alert them about customers embarrassing themselves in public! Me and those wild numbers..(I probably could've won that round as well)! When you're one number away from Bingo, that number on your iBingo machine is displayed in blue, so you can know after that number is called to yell "BINGO." I didn't get to do that yet. But WILL be returning, so hopefully... Sorry the review was SO long, but many are intimidated by trying something new. Customer Service is crucial and that crew at Westside Beach Bingo is AWESOME and really enhanced the place. Since compliments or complaints spread faster via word of mouth, i figured I would pass something good along, as well. Ok, go rest your eyes...

From the owner: Westside Beach Bingo, is your premier destination for charitable fundraising through the exciting…read moregame of bingo. Our community-focused events bring people together for a fun and engaging experience, all while supporting local causes. At Westside Beach Bingo, we offer a welcoming environment where participants can enjoy thrilling bingo games, win fantastic prizes, and contribute to meaningful charitable efforts. Join us at Westside Beach Bingo for an unforgettable evening of entertainment and philanthropy. Whether you're a seasoned bingo player or new to the game, our events are designed to provide enjoyment for all. Visit us in Columbia, SC, and be a part of our mission to make a positive impact through the power of bingo.

awesome group of veterans and loved ones supporting veterans. I was there last Veterans Dayread more

Sunday breakfast at the Legion. Best deal in town and thanks to the volunteers that make it happen…read moreonce a month.

Smokey and disgusting even in the pathetic "no smoking" section. It's not even closed off. The top…read morehas complete opening. They do a bunch of stupid add ons aside from the actual program so it takes way longer than it should. The intermission is like 45 minutes long. Not worth the drive or head ache. Still scrubbing the tobacco stench out of my clothes the bingo caller was not loud enough either which was annoying. Bingo owner.., don't waste your time replying, yes I know you have a sister location that is non smoking entire building. Not interested in another headache of waiting hours and hours for add on games and being at bingo past freaking midnight.

The atmosphere is what you expect in a bingo hall. The people are super nice and other reviewers…read morestated they couldn't explain BINGO to them, um it's bingo. Yes there are patterns and they give you a sheet of paper showing those patterns and the bingo board shows the patterns. Those who claim regulars win, well they typically play more cards hence increasing their chances. You can't change out your Ted, per state regulation, without a non partial party verifying it's not working. I win some times and lose more often than not but thoroughly enjoy it and appreciate the opportunity!