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[[WaxlingLyrical B-I-N-G-O is its name-o]] and it's one of the more continually popular board games in North America. Weekly gatherings for it are still found in many churches and community centers.
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[[WaxlingLyrical B-I-N-G-O is its name-o name-o]] and it's one of the more continually popular board games in North America. Weekly gatherings for it are still found in many churches and community centers.
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Another common variation is "Buzzword Bingo", which was invented in 1993 and popularized in a ''{{ComicStrip/Dilbert}}'' comic strip the next year. In this case, each square has a largely-meaningless "buzzword" (Paradigm, user-centric, proactive etc.), and players attending a meeting mark off which ones are used in its course. From there, it spread to other [[ClicheStorm Cliché Storms]], such as political speeches and certain types of [=TV=] shows. Bonus points for using a particularly over-used cliché as the center "free" space.
This has given rise to its online variation of "argument bingo" [[http://girl-wonder.org/girlsreadcomics/?p=66 where the]] [[http://punkassblog.com/2007/07/05/libertarian-troll-bingo/ board]] [[http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/Apricotbasket/acbingo.jpg contains]] [[http://www.buttafly.com/content/political-debate-bingo.php overused arguments]] [[http://francoistremblay.wordpress.com/2008/02/15/statist-troll-bingo/ or trolling statements]], and the erstwhile message-board participant is to mark them off. Of course, the mere fact that you're able to shout BINGO! at a post doesn't act as proof against points raised in and of itself. But man it can be fun to play at home.
This has given rise to its online variation of "argument bingo" [[http://girl-wonder.org/girlsreadcomics/?p=66 where the]] [[http://punkassblog.com/2007/07/05/libertarian-troll-bingo/ board]] [[http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/Apricotbasket/acbingo.jpg contains]] [[http://www.buttafly.com/content/political-debate-bingo.php overused arguments]] [[http://francoistremblay.wordpress.com/2008/02/15/statist-troll-bingo/ or trolling statements]], and the erstwhile message-board participant is to mark them off. Of course, the mere fact that you're able to shout BINGO! at a post doesn't act as proof against points raised in and of itself. But man it can be fun to play at home.
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[[http://boardgamegeek.com/geeksearch.php?action=search&objecttype=boardgame&q=travel+bingo&B1=Go "Travel bingo"]] sets also exist, for use by children on long family road trips. They typically consist of thick "cards" marked with pictures of traffic signs, farm animals or other common outdoor sights.
Another common variation is "Buzzword Bingo", which was invented in 1993 and popularized in a ''{{ComicStrip/Dilbert}}'' comic strip the next year. In this case, each square has alargely-meaningless largely meaningless "buzzword" (Paradigm, user-centric, proactive etc.), and players attending a meeting mark off which ones are used in its course. From there, it spread to other [[ClicheStorm Cliché Storms]], such as political speeches and certain types of [=TV=] TV shows. Bonus points for using a particularly over-used cliché as the center "free" space.
This has given rise to its online variation of "argument bingo" [[http://girl-wonder.org/girlsreadcomics/?p=66 where the]] [[http://punkassblog.com/2007/07/05/libertarian-troll-bingo/ board]] [[http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/Apricotbasket/acbingo.jpg contains]] [[http://www.buttafly.com/content/political-debate-bingo.php overused arguments]] [[http://francoistremblay.wordpress.com/2008/02/15/statist-troll-bingo/ or trolling statements]], and the erstwhile message-board participant is to mark them off. Of course, the mere fact that you're able to shout BINGO! at a post doesn't act as proof against points raised in and of itself. Butman man, it can be fun to play at home.
Another common variation is "Buzzword Bingo", which was invented in 1993 and popularized in a ''{{ComicStrip/Dilbert}}'' comic strip the next year. In this case, each square has a
This has given rise to its online variation of "argument bingo" [[http://girl-wonder.org/girlsreadcomics/?p=66 where the]] [[http://punkassblog.com/2007/07/05/libertarian-troll-bingo/ board]] [[http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/Apricotbasket/acbingo.jpg contains]] [[http://www.buttafly.com/content/political-debate-bingo.php overused arguments]] [[http://francoistremblay.wordpress.com/2008/02/15/statist-troll-bingo/ or trolling statements]], and the erstwhile message-board participant is to mark them off. Of course, the mere fact that you're able to shout BINGO! at a post doesn't act as proof against points raised in and of itself. But
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Another common variation is "Buzzword Bingo", which was invented in 1993 and popularized in a ''{{ComicStrip/Dilbert}}'' comic strip the next year. In this case, each square has a largely-meaningless "buzzword" (Paradigm, user-centric, proactive etc.), and players attending a meeting mark off which ones are used in its course.
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Another common variation is "Buzzword Bingo", which was invented in 1993 and popularized in a ''{{ComicStrip/Dilbert}}'' comic strip the next year. In this case, each square has a largely-meaningless "buzzword" (Paradigm, user-centric, proactive etc.), and players attending a meeting mark off which ones are used in its course. \n From there, it spread to other [[ClicheStorm Cliché Storms]], such as political speeches and certain types of [=TV=] shows. Bonus points for using a particularly over-used cliché as the center "free" space.
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A number of related games have popped up, including ''{{Lingo}}'', a word game show that uses a bingo board mechanic, and ''Slingo'', an online game that uses a slot machine mechanic to call the numbers.
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A number of related games have popped up, including ''{{Lingo}}'', ''Series/{{Lingo}}'', a word game show that uses a bingo board mechanic, and ''Slingo'', an online game that uses a slot machine mechanic to call the numbers.
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Another common variation is "Buzzword Bingo", which was invented in 1993 and popularized in a ''{{Dilbert}}'' comic strip the next year. In this case, each square has a largely-meaningless "buzzword" (Paradigm, user-centric, proactive etc.), and players attending a meeting mark off which ones are used in its course.
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Another common variation is "Buzzword Bingo", which was invented in 1993 and popularized in a ''{{Dilbert}}'' ''{{ComicStrip/Dilbert}}'' comic strip the next year. In this case, each square has a largely-meaningless "buzzword" (Paradigm, user-centric, proactive etc.), and players attending a meeting mark off which ones are used in its course.
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B-I-N-G-O is its name-o and it's one of the more continually popular board games in North America. Weekly gatherings for it are still found in many churches and community centers.
Overall, Bingo is a game of chance. Each Bingo player gets one or more cards, each with a 5×5 grid marked with various numbers. The center cell of each card is often designated "free" and may be covered first. While a "caller" draws numbers, the players mark off the numbers on their cards. The first person to accurately mark off a certain pattern of called numbers on his card (usually five in a row, horizontally, vertically or diagonally), and shout BINGO! is declared the winner.
Stereotypically, it's known as a game that old people like to play. Because bingo is a game of chance with prizes offered, how gambling regulation would affect it tends to be a talking point for politicians looking toward the older demographic.
Bingo is a common theme for state lottery tickets. Various attempts have also been made to turn it into a televised {{game show}}, as it has a natural "play at home" component, including 1953's ''Bingo at Home'', as well as the more modern ''National Bingo Night'' and ''Bingo America''.
A number of related games have popped up, including ''{{Lingo}}'', a word game show that uses a bingo board mechanic, and ''Slingo'', an online game that uses a slot machine mechanic to call the numbers.
Another common variation is "Buzzword Bingo", which was invented in 1993 and popularized in a ''{{Dilbert}}'' comic strip the next year. In this case, each square has a largely-meaningless "buzzword" (Paradigm, user-centric, proactive etc.), and players attending a meeting mark off which ones are used in its course.
This has given rise to its online variation of "argument bingo" [[http://girl-wonder.org/girlsreadcomics/?p=66 where the]] [[http://punkassblog.com/2007/07/05/libertarian-troll-bingo/ board]] [[http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/Apricotbasket/acbingo.jpg contains]] [[http://www.buttafly.com/content/political-debate-bingo.php overused arguments]] [[http://francoistremblay.wordpress.com/2008/02/15/statist-troll-bingo/ or trolling statements]], and the erstwhile message-board participant is to mark them off. Of course, the mere fact that you're able to shout BINGO! at a post doesn't act as proof against points raised in and of itself. But man it can be fun to play at home.
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Overall, Bingo is a game of chance. Each Bingo player gets one or more cards, each with a 5×5 grid marked with various numbers. The center cell of each card is often designated "free" and may be covered first. While a "caller" draws numbers, the players mark off the numbers on their cards. The first person to accurately mark off a certain pattern of called numbers on his card (usually five in a row, horizontally, vertically or diagonally), and shout BINGO! is declared the winner.
Stereotypically, it's known as a game that old people like to play. Because bingo is a game of chance with prizes offered, how gambling regulation would affect it tends to be a talking point for politicians looking toward the older demographic.
Bingo is a common theme for state lottery tickets. Various attempts have also been made to turn it into a televised {{game show}}, as it has a natural "play at home" component, including 1953's ''Bingo at Home'', as well as the more modern ''National Bingo Night'' and ''Bingo America''.
A number of related games have popped up, including ''{{Lingo}}'', a word game show that uses a bingo board mechanic, and ''Slingo'', an online game that uses a slot machine mechanic to call the numbers.
Another common variation is "Buzzword Bingo", which was invented in 1993 and popularized in a ''{{Dilbert}}'' comic strip the next year. In this case, each square has a largely-meaningless "buzzword" (Paradigm, user-centric, proactive etc.), and players attending a meeting mark off which ones are used in its course.
This has given rise to its online variation of "argument bingo" [[http://girl-wonder.org/girlsreadcomics/?p=66 where the]] [[http://punkassblog.com/2007/07/05/libertarian-troll-bingo/ board]] [[http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/Apricotbasket/acbingo.jpg contains]] [[http://www.buttafly.com/content/political-debate-bingo.php overused arguments]] [[http://francoistremblay.wordpress.com/2008/02/15/statist-troll-bingo/ or trolling statements]], and the erstwhile message-board participant is to mark them off. Of course, the mere fact that you're able to shout BINGO! at a post doesn't act as proof against points raised in and of itself. But man it can be fun to play at home.
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