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Getting Started

Getting started couldn't be simpler. There are just five steps. If you want more detailed help, go to our FAQs page where you will find answers to all the most commonly asked questions. For full details, there are comprehensive help files accessible from within the game:

1. Download the software
2. Read the Rules
3. Register
4. Set up the game
5. Play!

1. DOWNLOAD THE SOFTWARE

Click on any of the Download buttons on this site and, within seconds, the File Download dialog will appear. Select "Open" and click OK.


Once the download is complete, click the "Install" button and the BingoDay Downloader will download and install the free online bingo remaining files.

If you want to install later, just close the BingoDay Downloader dialog box. A BingoDay "Continue Setup" icon will be placed on your desktop. You can double-click this any time to continue the installation process.

At the end of the installation, a BingoDay icon is placed on your desktop for easier access to the game. Double-click the BingoDay icon to start the free online games and enjoy!

2. READ THE RULES

These simple Rules tell you how BingoDay works and explain what can and can't be done. We recommend reading through the rules, even if you're familiar with how online Bingo works, it will introduce you to online play. If you have any questions, you'll always be able to ask the live Chat Masters for any clarification once you've downloaded and are running the free software.

3. REGISTER A NEW ACCOUNT

When running the game for the first time, the Account Creation screen should appear automatically. If it does not, the login screen will appear. You should click the "Create Account" button which will open the Account Creation screen. Once you have registered an account, this button does not appear any more.

You will be prompted to fill in some personal information that we need to create and manage your account. This information is kept strictly confidential; we NEVER share it with any third party company or organization.

After filling in the form, click "Create" to complete the creation of your personal account. You are then assigned a unique username that is sent to your e-mail address. Your password is used for login authentication. We suggest you write both your username and your password down and keep it safe. (Should you lose your password, simply send us an email at and we will issue you a new, confidential password directly to your email address.)

It is very important that you fill the registration details in carefully. Without correct information we will be unable to pay your winnings.

You will also be asked to chose a nickname. Your "nick" will be the name by which other players will recognise you in chat. Please ensure that your choice of nick is not offensive to other players.

4. SETTING UP THE ONLINE GAME

You have a number of options for configuring the game which you will find by clicking on the Options button. Here you can choose from the following options:

Play the game in a window, or in full screen mode
Enable/disable auto daubing
Choose the caller and enable background music and sounds
Choose your dauber shape and color
Autosort your cards so that the card closest to bingo comes to the top
Enable animation of the balls. (Disabling animation may help if you have an older PC.)

5. PLAYING THE GAME

During the installation process, a free BingoDay icon will have been placed on your desktop you will be able to start playing free online bingo. Just doubleclick the icon and the game will start.

Choosing Your Hall
BingoDay features a choice of Bingo Halls. These are accessed by clicking the Bingo Halls button at the bottom of the screen.

Clicking this button opens the Bingo Halls window which gives information on games in progress in each hall. In the Bingo Halls window, the Halls which are not currently selected can be identified by the Enter buttons.

Each Bingo Hall has its own game schedule and in most cases, its own Chat Room and dedicated Chat Team. Bingo Day offers a choice of two halls, creating an environment you can play free online bingo orwhere players can find the game that best suits their budget and mood.

Buying Cards

You must fund your account before your can buy cards. To fund your account, click on the Cashier button and follow the instructions. Once you have funds in your account, you have a number ways in which to purchase cards.

In order to buy cards in a Hall, you have to first enter that Hall. The card purchasing options available when a Hall is selected relate to that Hall only.

If you want to get into the game quickly, just go to the Quick Buy section at the bottom right hand corner of the screen. There you can quickly buy as many cards as you like for the next game in the currently active Hall. The game pattern, card price, prize and jackpot are displayed as well as any bonus offers.

If you would like to choose specific games and patterns, click on the Pre-Buy button, find the games you want to buy into and click on the Buy button in the left hand column. You can then chose how many cards to buy for that game.

FREE Bonus Games

While you are playing bingo, why not play one of the bonus games which are built in to your bingo game. Click on Slots or Scratch Cards for more chances of winning.

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Chat

By clicking on the Chat button you can open up a new, re-sizeable window in which you can join other players in chat. A range of shortcuts for commonly used phrases can be accessed from the menu at the bottom of the chat window as can smileys and other emoticons. You can also increase or decrease the type size by clicking on the + or - buttons.

If you wish to talk to other players in private, double clicking on their name will take them into a private chat room. You can have up to 4 private conversations at any one time.

When in chat, please observe our guidelines to Chat Etiquette. Players who disregard these guidelines, may be removed from the chatroom.

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