Everywhere across the globe, we could hear someone yelling the word bingo. It is a game where numbers are drawn randomly. The players mark their cards and have to form the specified pattern until then they cannot yell the word bingo in order to herald that they have just won.

The casinos are the usual place where bingo is play. In Philippines, bingo is commonly played in malls and carnivals. The players come from diverse social class since you can choose to have one game or continue thus increasing the chance of winning the considerable prize. Moreover, the equipments being use such as blowers, cards, and markers are much sophisticated.

In a simple Philippine community, bingo is a lingo that is understood by everyone. It is one of the most played and favored pastime in the community, particularly on weekends when everyone has time to relax and free from job responsibilities.

The simplicity of the game has enticed even more the populace. Ordinary materials found in household were used. Empty repository that will contain the small balls marked with numbers and stones used to mark the card bought from stores are just few results of the resourcefulness of the people.

Prior to the commencement of the game, the players will choose among the non-players who will be the caller. The bet from each player is low compare to the bingo held in malls. They can increase their bet by having many cards. This will also increase their possibility of winning but they must have the ability to search rapidly their cards based on the randomly drawn numbers.

Through bingo the camaraderie o the Philippine community is well manifested and further strengthened. Since every player knew each other very well, the game is done more slowly. The announcement of drawn numbers can be repeated numerously depending on the request of the players.

During the game of bingo there are things which is performed only by the Philippine community. Exchange of opinions regarding the economy, politics, and foreign issues are prevalent. It may be morally irrational but gossips normally spread in such event.

The occurrences of such trivial and important discussion may further prolong the game nonetheless; none would demonstrate remonstrance or dissatisfaction.

The prize is somewhat small. Anyone who has form the given pattern base from drawn numbers would be eagerly and deliberately yell out the word bingo as if to vex the other player. This could cause the onset of teasing. The loser would demand for another game or a higher bet in order for them to regain their lost and have the privilege to annoy the other player.