First, let me set the scene. Imagine. Friday. The bingo hall is buzzing with chatter and clatter of daubers. The next number flashes on the screen. The Babe Bingo at my left, asks his friend sitting opposite her, "What was the last number you called?" As she shuffles his papers and roots around in her bag looking for a bar of chocolate.

B-6, I think, "replied her friend as she tries to wave a runner floor * so that it can order coffee, opened a little more * pull-tabs, lights a cigarette, grabs his dauber and looks at me, I hope to have the answer.

I nod "yes" and then I continue scribbling their eyes to the screen to see the next issue comes. He was there ... G-55 ... I needed the number of Bingo. I raise my hand, and when the number is called, I shout BINGO! I do my little "wiggle dance happy president" as I withdraw my money.

swearing under their breath, they Ball papers and throw them on the table beside the stack of sweet papers and empty coffee cups.

Both entertaining and very disorganized Babes had the habit of making statements about how some people are lucky and how they wanted they could just win a game.

OK ... Now ... I have very strong opinions on this subject. You see, I play a lot of Bingo. I play a lot of paper when I play bingo, and I take very seriously Bingo.

Yes, yes, I play for fun with my colleagues Bingo Babes and hear all the latest gossip like everyone else, but I also play to win! When I heard the question: "Why does she have a chance?" It made me thinkin '"Is there really a secret to win Bingo?

Well you must first accept the fact that bingo is a game of chance. There is no way of knowing what the next ball will be. But there are things you can do to make sure you put in the best possible position to win, so when the ball moves, you're ready.

Here are some suggestions which I hope can help.

First and foremost, be organized. Get your bingo hall with enough time to buy your paper and have them in the order they need to be in. Most bingo halls give you a printed program of games they play that night. Buy your coffee, get your daubers, snacks, tape, etc., on and in order so when you need it, you know where they are.

2. Check all daubers. (I usually do at home) Make sure daubers are not desiccated. Wipe the edges to maintain fluidity. If they are dry, soak the round sponge in warm water, then gently roll the dauber back and forth on a separate sheet of paper. I saw Babes dip their daubers in their cup of drinking water because the game has started and daubers were dry. Dauber ink is generally non-toxic, but fresh water green or blue is just gross and wet sponge dauber more then tend to splash ink all around the world.

3. Read the program and put his papers in order. (I know I am repeating myself here). Make sure you are familiar with all the games before you start. Mark (cob) everything must be coated in advance (such as odd / even number of combinations, wild, Bonanza overtime, etc.)

4. If you play a lot of paper, take the time to tape your papers together. There's nothing worse than having someone sitting next to you struggling to find their papers, their application, and then try to catch up with the numbers they have missed their shift to documents.

5. If your room playing games such as the circle of 7 or U-Pick-UMS, try to think that the previous night. Record your favorite numbers on a sheet of paper (I use an index card) and keep them in your bag bingo. This way, you simply refer to the map and you lose no time trying to understand your numbers in the last minute. And yes ... All Bingo Babes chance to have a bag for all their bingo bingo tips. This is one of the ways we stay organized.

6. Make sure when you pick your spot, you can see the screen and hear the caller. There are several ways to play bingo.

The first is to see the number, the second is to hear the number and the third is both.

Let me take a moment to explain ...

When the bingo game begins, the appellant put the ball in the first screen for everyone to see. This gives you the advantage to start scribbling before the number is called. The second issue will appear on the screen as the first number is called.

So ... You see the first number, then you hear it.

This can sometimes be confusing for new players because they see a number and hear the other.

A good strategy is to train yourself to play the monitor *. To move a ball forward, giving you the advantage to shout BINGO Babes before reading by hearing the numbers have the chance to hear, find, mud, and verify that the model of Bingo. This is important because the faster you can yell BINGO and stop the game, the better your chances of not having to split the prize with * someone else.

Impatient Bingo Babes will just put down their daubers when they see or hear someone has already Bingo. Many times they have a Bingo too, but because you were a certain number to come, and I knew you had bingo, you've been able to alert the caller * to stop the game is always your advantage.

More ... playing the monitor, you can train your brain to "zone out" all the other conversations going on around you. This strategy will also allow you to have a few more seconds to check the game * where you're waiting * * set or a balloon.

Babes Let's face it, even the best of us miss a number from time to time. That is why it is so important to always check the game to see what numbers were called and, possibly, take a number that you missed.

Now that brings us to the conversation ... When the game begins ... Shut Up! (I was going to be nice and say "be" quiet, but is confined more to the point.)

That the latest gossip or a story to your children, grandchildren or wait until the game is over husband. All your concentration should be to see the number, the number of smear and hearing the number you choose for the model you are looking for.

Fuzzy Babes Bingo to win despite themselves.

But, worn Bingo Babes earn more. That's how we managed to improve our President happy wiggle dance.

So read through this new counselor and go WIN you a Bingo!

rider floor * ... a person of the WHO answers questions, and sells additional special pay you your winnings

* Pull-tabs ... Additional games, buy you pull the cardboard tab to reveal a prize * Play the monitor ... see the number on the screen before the number is called

* Split ... when more than one person wins, the prize is divided among the winners

* Develop ... player needs to win a greater number

* Waiting ... same as betting, the player needs to win a greater number

Talk Bushwitz Brandie aka Bodacious Bingo Babe, author of Babe Bingo