The most common Bingo calls in the UK

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It's now become a game that's available to players both within Bingo halls and clubs up and down the country, as well as those logging in online to play virtually.

Over the years since its birth, there's been one part of the game that's helped it become as popular as it is - the Bingo calls.

Bingo calls have helped bring personality and themes to games of Bingo all over the world, with calls representing items, people, sayings and phrases found within the country they're being played.

With this in mind, we wanted to take a closer look at some of the most common Bingo calls players hear when playing Bingo online or in person, in the UK - will you join us?

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3 - Cup of tea

Starting the UK calls off with a quintessentially British Bingo call - not only does this call thyme with three, but it also pays homage to the nation's favourite hot beverage.

4 - Knock at the door

This phrase pays homage to two things found in the UK - nursery rhymes and knock-knock jokes.

7 - Lucky seven

The number seven is considered lucky in many cultures and countries around the world, including the UK.

10 - [current prime minister's first name]'s den

This call refers to the UK government and the home to the Prime Minister - 10 Downing Street. Each time a new prime minter comes into power, their name is placed at the front of the call.

13 - Unlucky for some

Many see the number 13 as an unlucky number, yet others view it as lucky. Therefore, the call states that this number is unlucky for some.

14 - Valentine's Day

This call refers to Valentine's Day falling on 14 February - a romantic holiday many celebrate in the UK.

17 - Dancing Queen

Refers to the ABBA song Dancing Queen, with the lyrics as so: 'You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen'.

18 - Coming of age

In the UK, 18 is seen as the start of adulthood.

22 - Two little ducks

With the number two resembling a swimming duck, 22 naturally mirrors two of them.When this is called within Bingo halls, many players reply with 'quack, quack, quack'.

26 - Half a crown

An old type of currency that was once used in the UK. A half a crown was the equivalent of two shillings and a sixpence. It was written as 2/6 and pronounced as two and six.

39 - 39 Steps

This call pays homage to British filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock, and his film The 39 Steps.

42 - Winnie the Pooh

Pays homage to the famous story of a boy and his friend Pooh, written by British author A. A. Milnes.

83 - Time for tea

Not only does this rhyme, but this call pays homage to the UK's love for tea.

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Is your favourite Bingo call on this list?

Marvin Fry

Update 01 December 2022