As a bunch of you know....I'm headed off for a vacation.....a nice 7 day cruise to the western caribbean. So we'll be starting the game when I return but the theme will be my trip. Think tiki cocktails...white sand beaches.....ocean air....sunshine.
Each day I'll write about my trip and throw in a few bingo calls. That way you have to hear about my trip while seeking the precious numbers that you need. Think of it as the vacation slide show of bingo.
But I'll go easy on everyone and only make the pattern a simple X
Simple enough.......not one N will be called so that should take some of the pressure off. Add in the fact that I'm not as devious and mean as a few callers are, what with their hiding every call and making us all cross-eyed looking for clues.......mine will all be out in the open and will not be in any other forum than this one. You'll find the entire game....right here. Easy Peasy.
Now the rules:
1. Sign-ups are open starting right now. You may still sign up after the game starts (if you want to play catch up).
The first call will be on Wednesday June 3rd, 2026.
2. You must be a TSC member in good standing, with at least 10 meaningful posts. (If you don’t have enough posts yet, get to it! Join some conversations. Remember, you can join late, whenever you hit 10!)
3. Spirited banter is highly encouraged but remember to be a lady/gentleman in all interactions.
4. Calls will be Standard American Bingo Hall calls, consisting of the Letters: B, I, N, G, or O and their corresponding Numbers: 1-75 (Examples: B2, I18, N42, G55, O69). Numbers found without the corresponding letter are not valid calls.
5. There will be 4 calls per day (plus possible bonus calls....I'm fun like that). All calls will be made monday through friday....no weekend calls. Calls will be found in this thread....nowhere else. Calls may be posted all at once in the same post, or throughout the course of any given day, but really....I'm doing this from work....so 3pm Pacific time is the last chance for a call each day.
6. Calls can occur in a variety of ways:
Plain Text calls, typed directly or hidden within a post.
Puzzles, Word Games, Photo, video, numeric, code, alternate Languages, audio, encryption, steganography, links to external sources, or graphic representation of calls may be employed. Calls may be encoded or hidden in puzzles, requiring the player to decode or solve to determine the actual call. (this is all standard rules language....but I'm not doing puzzles in this game....so no stress)
If at any point you are stumped or need clarification on a call, you may contact the caller or another player by PM for help.
7. Bingo cards: Each player will receive 1 Card, which will be sent via PM before the game begins (unless you sign up after the game begins). You may print out your cards, or keep it digital. As calls are received, mark them on your cards.
8. To win, you must get an X. There will be no N's called this game. The center spot is a free space so you all already have one space.....I am a generous caller.
Once you believe you have a bingo you must type "TSC BINGO!" in this thread. Then you must submit a photo of your card in this thread, for verification by the caller. The first person to call TSC BINGO! wins the game (There are no ties).
9. The winner of this game will receive the following:
The highly coveted Bingo Wizard Badge and bragging rights!
The honor of being the caller of the next Bingo game (to be started within 4 weeks of winning--no bogarting the badge!....unless you request a special waiver...granted by our very own @BarberDave ).
An additional prize may be offered at the discretion of the caller (callers are not required to offer a prize). I'll be picking up a few trinkets from my cruise and I'll share them with the winner.
10. These rules must be posted by the caller before each game, edited for the specifics of their game.
11. If you have any questions, or if any rule needs clarification, let the caller know. The caller has the final say in any questions, disputes, or clarifications regarding calls/rules.
12. Have Fun! Or, Go Crazy! But..... Why Not Both??
Each day I'll write about my trip and throw in a few bingo calls. That way you have to hear about my trip while seeking the precious numbers that you need. Think of it as the vacation slide show of bingo.
But I'll go easy on everyone and only make the pattern a simple X
Simple enough.......not one N will be called so that should take some of the pressure off. Add in the fact that I'm not as devious and mean as a few callers are, what with their hiding every call and making us all cross-eyed looking for clues.......mine will all be out in the open and will not be in any other forum than this one. You'll find the entire game....right here. Easy Peasy.
Now the rules:
1. Sign-ups are open starting right now. You may still sign up after the game starts (if you want to play catch up).
The first call will be on Wednesday June 3rd, 2026.
2. You must be a TSC member in good standing, with at least 10 meaningful posts. (If you don’t have enough posts yet, get to it! Join some conversations. Remember, you can join late, whenever you hit 10!)
3. Spirited banter is highly encouraged but remember to be a lady/gentleman in all interactions.
4. Calls will be Standard American Bingo Hall calls, consisting of the Letters: B, I, N, G, or O and their corresponding Numbers: 1-75 (Examples: B2, I18, N42, G55, O69). Numbers found without the corresponding letter are not valid calls.
5. There will be 4 calls per day (plus possible bonus calls....I'm fun like that). All calls will be made monday through friday....no weekend calls. Calls will be found in this thread....nowhere else. Calls may be posted all at once in the same post, or throughout the course of any given day, but really....I'm doing this from work....so 3pm Pacific time is the last chance for a call each day.
6. Calls can occur in a variety of ways:
Plain Text calls, typed directly or hidden within a post.
Puzzles, Word Games, Photo, video, numeric, code, alternate Languages, audio, encryption, steganography, links to external sources, or graphic representation of calls may be employed. Calls may be encoded or hidden in puzzles, requiring the player to decode or solve to determine the actual call. (this is all standard rules language....but I'm not doing puzzles in this game....so no stress)
If at any point you are stumped or need clarification on a call, you may contact the caller or another player by PM for help.
7. Bingo cards: Each player will receive 1 Card, which will be sent via PM before the game begins (unless you sign up after the game begins). You may print out your cards, or keep it digital. As calls are received, mark them on your cards.
8. To win, you must get an X. There will be no N's called this game. The center spot is a free space so you all already have one space.....I am a generous caller.
Once you believe you have a bingo you must type "TSC BINGO!" in this thread. Then you must submit a photo of your card in this thread, for verification by the caller. The first person to call TSC BINGO! wins the game (There are no ties).
9. The winner of this game will receive the following:
The highly coveted Bingo Wizard Badge and bragging rights!
The honor of being the caller of the next Bingo game (to be started within 4 weeks of winning--no bogarting the badge!....unless you request a special waiver...granted by our very own @BarberDave ).
An additional prize may be offered at the discretion of the caller (callers are not required to offer a prize). I'll be picking up a few trinkets from my cruise and I'll share them with the winner.
10. These rules must be posted by the caller before each game, edited for the specifics of their game.
11. If you have any questions, or if any rule needs clarification, let the caller know. The caller has the final say in any questions, disputes, or clarifications regarding calls/rules.
12. Have Fun! Or, Go Crazy! But..... Why Not Both??
