Bingo in the Heights!

This past week a group of friends and I (Amanda) decided to go to Bingo in the Heights. I know, I know...bingo? Isn't bingo for old people? All I have to say is, go to Bingo in the Heights one Thursday...I promise you won't be disappointed.

Bingo in the Heights takes all of your previous bingo thoughts and changes them. The atmosphere is incredible! There are some  really cool old people but there are a ton of young people. The thing that makes Bingo in the Heights such a hot spot in Houston is that it's B.Y.O.A. (Bring Your Own Alcohol). You can bring bottles of whatever liquor you want! You can even bring in any food that you want! The only things you can't bring in are: Beer, Wine Coolers, Mixers, Coolers, and basically any other beverage besides liquor or wine. But the good news is, you can buy beer, wine coolers, and mixers there! And they're actually pretty cheap!

Everything at SPJST Lodge 88 (the name of the hall) is relatively cheap, which is usually a problem for me because I KEEP BUYING. The price of a bingo pad that has all 10 games is only $5! WHAT A STEAL! The extra games, such as early bird or bonanza, are each $1! INCREDIBLE! Did you forget your bingo daubers at home? No problem, they're only $1! WOW! Are you in the mood for beer? A pitcher is only $6-7! The wine coolers and extra snacks are no more than $3! Great prices for a great time!

Bingo in the Heights is run by an older group, but they are so incredibly cute and sweet! For instance, this past Thursday something was wrong with the electricity and this is (almost) exactly what the lady said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, something seems to be wrong with the electricity and we might have to cancel bingo and shut off the lights...if that happens we can all just have a party here!" It goes without saying that if bingo did get shut down that they would have refunded everyone!

The cash prizes range from $110 to $600 (that's the biggest/last prize they give out). I was one away from winning a $140 prize and my friend was one away from winning the big $600! This is what keeps us coming for more! It's honestly so addicting!

There are some (unspoken) rules at this Bingo hall:

1. When someone calls out bingo, and it's not you...you have to BOOOOOOO them! (no, seriously, everyone does it!)
2. When the bingo caller calls out "O 69," everyone (and I mean EVERYONE) has to "WOOO!"
3. If you're going with a big group, get there early!

If you're interested in going to Bingo in the Heights, don't be afraid to comment! I'd love to go with anyone! Also, if you do want to go and you have a huge party I recommend you get there a little early. Bingo in the Heights is EVERY THURSDAY  and doors open at 5:15 and the early bird games start from 6:45 - 7, with the actual game starting at like 7:30. I got to the bingo hall at 4:50 and there was already a line...I'm telling y'all, people are serious about this bingo!