Baseball? Bingo? You Bet! How to Play MLB Bingo and Actually Enjoy Watching the Game (Unless Your Team is Losing Miserably)
Let's face it, folks, baseball can get a little...slow. Innings can stretch on longer than a politician's campaign promise, and sometimes the only action you see is a rogue hot dog rolling down the aisle. But fear not, weary baseball fan! There's a way to spice up your viewing experience (and maybe win some swag) with the delightful game of MLB Bingo.
What is This Wizardry?
MLB Bingo is basically the love child of America's pastime and your grandma's favorite night out at the bingo hall. Instead of marking off numbers, you watch the game and mark off events that happen on the field. Think of it as a drinking game, but without the hangover (well, unless your team loses and you don't get Bingo).
Here's the gist:
- You'll get a Bingo card with squares containing things that might happen during a game. It could be anything from a strikeout to a fan catching a foul ball (because that always happens, right?).
- As you watch the game, if something on your card happens, you mark it off! Be honest, though – don't go claiming Bingo because a rogue squirrel ran across the field (unless that's a square, then by all means, go for it!).
- The goal? Get Bingo! Five squares in a row, diagonally, or like a fancy L-shaped potato chip will do the trick. There might even be prizes for different types of Bingo, like a blackout (entire card marked) or a diagonal that spells out your favorite player's name (IYKYK).
But Wait, There's More! (Because Let's Be Real, Baseball Has Innings)
There are a few different ways to play MLB Bingo. You can:
- Play through the official MLB app: They have a "Play" section with Bingo as an option. Just download the app, pick your game, and get ready to dab like a champ (digitally, of course).
- Print your own cards: There are websites out there with printable cards. You can find some with generic baseball events, or some specific to a certain team (because who doesn't love a good "Rally Squirrel" square for the Astros?).
- Get creative: Make your own wacky Bingo cards with your friends! Include squares like "Announcer says something incredibly cheesy" or "Player argues with the ump about a clearly obvious call" (because let's be honest, that happens a lot too).
Now you're ready to turn baseball into a laugh riot (or at least a mildly less snooze-fest)! So grab your lucky bingo dabber (or a pen, we're not judging), fire up the game, and get ready to yell "BINGO!" (unless you're at the stadium, then maybe a more enthusiastic fist pump is appropriate).
P.S. If you get a Bingo during a pitching duel, consider yourself a true champion. Those can be tougher than a week-old baseball mitt.
