Check a Bingo claim and declare a winner

When a player presses Bingo!, the host sees a "Bingo claim!" window with that player's card, so you can check it without anyone reading squares aloud.

Steps

1. Read the summary at the top. It tells you whether every marked number has actually been called.
2. Check the card. Green squares were marked and called. Outlined squares were called but not marked. Red squares were marked but not called, so look closely.
3. If it's a real bingo, press Declare winner. Everyone sees the celebration, and the WINNERS counter goes up.
4. If not, press Not yet and keep calling. The player can claim again later.

House rules worth agreeing on first

• What counts as a win: a line, four corners, or a full card.
• Whether you play on for second and third place after the first winner.
• What happens with a false claim. A friendly rule: the player sits out the next call.