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Posted 18 days ago
If you’ve just discovered the wonders of online gaming and don’t know where to begin, then fear not, because Pick Me Up is here to help!
There are thousands of titles available at your disposal, which can often be overwhelming to someone just getting to grips with the hobby and you’re likely to be wondering which genre of game is right…
Posted 18 days ago
Number 75 – Big Daddy/On the skive
In the US, most bingo games only consist of 75 balls, which makes this number the highest one you could receive on your scorecard. Because of this, callers like to refer to it as the ‘Big Daddy’ or – in some cases – the ‘Grandaddy of Bingo’.
The second phrase is simply rhyming slang designed…
Posted 23 days ago
Number 50 – Bull’s Eye/Half a century
Any darts enthusiasts will recognise the first of these terms from the popular sport. The number 50 is referred to as ‘Bull’s Eye’ in this game and bingo callers enjoy pointing towards this fact when announcing balls.
As for the latter, this ball call is a play on common knowledge. There are 100 years in…
Posted 40 days ago
Number 30 – Speed limit/Blind 3
If you’re a driver, then you’re sure to know what the former phrase refers to. Since the mid-1930s, the standard speed limit for British roads has been 30mph – and bingo callers like to draw on this knowledge when announcing the number.
Meanwhile, the second is based on a tradition that involves naming any number with…
Posted 43 days ago
Number ten – Downing Street/Cock and hen
You don’t need to be a genius to be able to work out how the former phrase came about – all British prime ministers go to live at 10 Downing Street, which is why ball callers like to use the term.
Meanwhile, most sources suggest ‘cock and hen’ is used to represent the number simply…
Posted 49 days ago
One of the greatest things about bingo is its ability to make us smile and often a highlight of the game is waiting for the bingo caller to announce a number using a comical ball call phrase.
While it is obvious how some of our favourite bingo nicknames have come about – for example, ‘two fat ladies, 88′ – many boast…
Posted 240 days ago
Despite the growing popularity of Online Bingo we still get lots of questions about how it works. To help out our bingo newbies, we’ve put together a “How To” guide that tells you everything you need to know about playing at Pick Me Up! Bingo!
How To Join:
Online bingo is similar to the traditional game of bingo, but played through your…
Posted 315 days ago
A Quick Start Guide to Pick Me Up Bingo
So you want to play bingo online? Well it couldn’t be simpler!
All you have to do is log on or register at Pick Me Up! Bingo, a very simple and quick procedure. From there I’d suggest a browse around the website searching out your favourite game.
There’s a whole host of them, including…
Posted 345 days ago
What happens once you’ve become a member of Pick Me Up Bingo? Read our How To Play guide and find out how easy it is to play bingo online with Pick Me Up! Bingo.
How do I play?
The next step is to start playing – just find a bingo game you like the look of, and then choose the number of…
Posted 448 days ago
At Pick Me Up! Bingo you’ll find loads of people playing bingo for fun, and taking part in the busy chat rooms!
Once you’re in the Pick Me Up! Bingo chat rooms you’ll find lots of bingo lingo relating to the games you’re playing. Understanding the jargon can be quite daunting when you’re new to the site, so here’s a brief…
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