Getting Started

Updated: December 7th, 2008

Getting started couldn’t be simpler. There are just five steps. If you want more detailed help, go to our FAQs page where you will find answers to all the most commonly asked questions. For full details, there are comprehensive help files accessible from within the game. :

DOWNLOAD THE SOFTWARE

Follow those simple steps in order to complete the Download process Begin by clicking the Bingo777 "DOWNLOAD" button. You can find this button on the Bingo777 website, or you can simply click here to Download now.

You will see a pop up window that asks "Do you want to run or save this file?" Click "Run".


Download window

The file will now begin downloading. A status bar will indicate its progress:

screenshot of download progress dialoge Depending on your computer's settings you will see the following picture. Click "Run." If you don't see this picture, you may proceed to the next step.

screenshot of Windows security dialog

You will now see the Bingo777 Installation Wizard. The Wizard will begin downloading the Bingo777 software. When the download is complete:

Click "Install".

screenshot of installation dialog

Once the download has completed you will be asked to review the Terms and Conditions. Click on "I Agree" to proceed.

screenshot of Terms and Conditions Dialog

As soon as the installation process is completed, you are ready to begin playing! You will be able to access the Bingo from your computer’s desktop any time by clicking on the bingo icon.

creenshot of Desktop icon

READ THE RULES

Read the Rules

These simple Rules tell you how Bingo777 works and explain what can and can't be done. Read them to make sure you understand. A little time spent here now will help to make your time playing bingo more enjoyable.



REGISTER

When running the game for the first time, the Account Creation screen should appear automatically. If it does not, the login screen will appear. You should click the "Create Account" button which will open the Account Creation screen. Once you have registered an account, this button does not appear any more.

You will be prompted to fill in some personal information that we need to create and manage your account. This information is kept strictly confidential; we do NOT share it with any third party company or organization.

After filling in the form, click Create to complete the creation of your personal account. assigns you a unique username and sends it to your e-mail address. Your password is used for login authentication. We suggest you write it down and keep it safe.

It is very important that you fill the registration details in carefully. Without correct information we will be unable to pay your winnings.

You will also be asked to chose a nickname. Your “nick” will be the name by which other players will recognise you in chat. Please ensure that your choice of nick is not offensive to other players.

SETTING UP THE GAME

Bingo777 is already set up for you to play right away. But if you want to change the settings to your own preferences, just click on the Menu button and choose Options.
Here you can choose from the following options:

play the game in a window, or in full screen mode
enable/disable auto Login
choose the caller and enable background music and sounds
choose your dauber shape and color
autosort your cards so that the card closest to bingo comes to the top
enable animation of the balls. Disabling animation may help if you have an older PC.

PLAY!

Choosing Your Room

When you log in to Bingo777 you will be taken to the Lobby and a choice of Bingo Rooms. The details of the games currently playing in each is displayed. To enter a room just click on one of the Play Now buttons.

screenshot of Lobby

To return to the Lobby or to move to another room, just use the Bingo Centre button at the bottom of the screen.

Each Bingo Room has its own game schedule and its own Chat Room and dedicated Chat Team.

Three rooms offer classic 90 ball UK bingo right around the clock.

The Barmy Club has ticket prices from 5p and big progressive jackpots played for every game. Barmy is also the home of regular games with big guaranteed prizes.

In the Velvet Lounge, players can join in for as little as a penny a card, and on Wednesday nights (10pm to 1am) it's Adult Night – time for cheeky fun and sexy prizes...all in the best possible taste (of course).

The third 90-ball room is the Royal Court with cards from 20p and big jackpots played for on top of the hour games at peak times.

Fans of the US-style 75-ball game will love Cloud Nine, our heavenly room dedicated to patterns of every shape and size. With prizes starting at £20 at peak hours and prices as low as 10p per card, small wonder there's always lots of action.

Buying Cards

If you received a free Signup Bonus when you joined, you can buy your first cards right away. Otherwise you must fund your account before you can buy cards. To fund your account, click on the Cashier button and follow the instructions. Once you have funds in your account, you have a number ways in which to purchase cards.

In order to buy cards in a room, you have to first enter that room,. The card purchasing options available when a room is selected relate to that room only.

If you want to get into a game quickly, first make sure that you have selected the "Next Game" tab, then just click on the cards or tickets you want to purchase and then press the "Buy Selected Tickets" button. The game pattern, card price, prize and jackpot are displayed in the panel above, as well as any bonus offers.

screenshot of Buy Tickets for Next Game Dialog

If you prefer to choose specific games and patterns, click on the "Browse More Games" button, choose All Games or Specials, then select the cards you want to buy.

You can also look at your history of card purchases from here and enter your Auto-Buy settings if you want to make sure you don't miss up and coming games.

screenshot of Auto-Buy Dialog

Side Games

While you are playing bingo, why not play one of the many fantastic side games which are built in to Bingo777.

screenshot of Mini Games screenshot of Mini Games

For instant fun, make sure you are in the current game (click "This Game" tab) and you can choose Slots or Scratch Cards. Both these games can be played using your bonus money - winnings when played with bonus money are paid in bonus money. You can also click on the "More Games" button to access 17 more great games to play with cash. You will find full details on our Games page.

screenshot of typical casino slots from More Games

Chat

screenshot of typical casino slots from More Games

Each Room has its own Chat room. By clicking on the Join Chat button you can join other players in chat. A range of shortcuts for commonly used phrases can be accessed from the menu at the bottom of the chat window as can smileys and other emoticons. You can also increase or decrease the type size by clicking on the t /T buttons.

If you wish to talk to other players in private, double clicking on their name will take them into a private chat room. You can have up to four private conversations at any one time.

When in chat, please observe our guidelines to Chat Etiquette. Players who disregard these guidelines, may be removed from the chat room.