Bingo Rules

House Rules & Guidelines

Hosted Monthly at First Congregational Church of Akron

292 E Market St, Akron, OH 44308

General Rules

  1. All players must be 18 years of age or older, as required by state law. A valid photo ID must be presented at check-in.
  2. It is the player’s responsibility to clearly and loudly call “BINGO.” Missed or late calls will not be honored once the game is officially closed.
  3. Winners must bingo on the last number called. No exceptions.
  4. All Bingo boards must be purchased from All About Oz on the day of the event. No outside boards will be accepted.
  5. Each board sheet includes 3 bingo cards. No boards may be purchased after the first number of a game is called. Each round will begin by announcing the card color, pattern, and game number. Winning cards must match the designated game round.

Two-Section Game Format

To accommodate community demand and ensure fairness, each Bingo Night includes two separate game sections:

  • Section 1: Starts at 6:00 PM (includes 6 games).
  • Break: 20 minutes — players may exit to make room for new players or purchase boards to prepare for the next session.
  • Section 2: Begins immediately after the break (includes 6 new games).

Flexible Play: Players may participate in one or both sections.

⚠️ Limited Seating: After Section 1 ends, players may be asked to make space for new participants unless they have purchased boards for Section 2.

Game Structure & Payouts

Each 6-Game Session Includes:

  • Four regular games
  • One jackpot game
  • One specialty game

Payout Structure:

  • Payouts are determined by the total number of boards sold per game.
  • 50% of revenue is paid out in prizes.
  • Multiple winners will split the prize pot equally.
  • Prize amounts are announced before each game begins.
  • Payouts exceeding $100 require a signed prize receipt.

Additional Rules & Conduct

  • “Four Corners” patterns are only valid if explicitly announced before the round starts.
  • No refunds or exchanges on paper cards.
  • All payouts are cash-only. No checks or credit cards accepted for payouts.
  • Events may be canceled due to inclement weather, power outages, or if fewer than 10 players are present.
  • Disruptive or offensive behavior will not be tolerated. Management reserves the right to remove any player without a refund.

💡 Responsible Play

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please call the Compulsive Gambling Helpline at 1-800-333-HOPE.