Card and game terms
- Card: the grid of numbers or words a player marks
- Free space: the center square, marked before play
- Pattern: the shape needed to win a round
- Blackout (coverall): every square marked
- Session: a full set of rounds
Calling terms
- Caller: the person who announces draws
- Cage or blower: a device that mixes balls
- Flashboard: a display of called numbers
- Wild number: a bonus number marked on every card
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Make bingo cardsWinning terms
- Bingo: the shout that claims a win
- False bingo: a claim that doesn't check out
- Split pot: a prize shared by tied winners
- Consolation prize: a smaller prize for near-winners
UK bingo terms
- Full house: all numbers on a 90-ball ticket
- One line and two lines: early prizes in 90-ball
- Eyes down: the signal that a game is starting