Some people think that because bingo is such a simple game, there’s really no strategies you can employ to help your game. Well, it’s true that the game is easy to learn, and playing is pretty much as simple as keeping an eye on your card and an ear open. But that’s not to say there aren’t some related skills that will help you get an edge in the world of online bingo.

In this article, I’ll share some tips that I’ve picked up along the way over the last few years of playing this exciting and rewarding game. I hope you’ll find them useful.

First, it’s worthwhile joining a bingo site that has an active community of regulars. Some players like to hop from site to site – and sure, there’s something to be said for making yourself aware of what’s on offer elsewhere.

But a solid community is valuable. These are the people who’ll befriend and guide you when you’re starting out, who will give you advice when you need it. Good bingo friends will also be in the loop about when special games are going to be played that you wouldn’t otherwise find out about.

Secondly, try playing some of the more expensive bingo games. This tip actually goes hand in hand with another: look out for games that don’t have many players. The basic idea is, the fewer players there are in a game, the less likely it is that someone will land a full house before you.

Expensive games feel riskier to many players, and consequently this type of player gravitates to the cheap 5p and 10p games, leaving the field open for you. Add to that, the more expensive games always have much, much bigger prizes.

Third tip: if a card doesn’t feel right to you, change it. Intuition is a powerful thing, and if you think the card you’ve got stinks, swap it out. Most online bingo sites let you switch your bingo card for free, and you should take advantage of this facility.

Final tip: go bonus hunting. Online bingo is a competitive industry like any other, and the various sites are always introducing exciting specials to draw people back. If you don’t bargain hunt, you might miss out on some great bingo prizes.