Lowe, a New York toy salesman, (also responsible for developing Yahtzee) saw the game at a carnival and recreated it at home to play with family and friends. Ward featured a game called Beano, which used actual beans to cover numbered squares. The game spread across the continent, becoming a favourite of wealthy French noblemen by the 1770s (known as Le Lotto) and being used as an educational tool in Germany by the early 19th century.īy the 1920s, the game had reached North America. This lottery-style game was known by the more melodic name Lo Giuoco del Lotto D’Italia or Il Gioco del Lotto d’Italia. The origins of bingo can be traced back to mid-16th century Italy. From the history of bingo to easy instructions on how to play and tips you can use, you will find all the information you need right here.
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