A caller in any bingo event plays an important role in the game. He acts as the host who facilitates the game. However there is more to the job than just merely calling and announcing then umbers. There are traits that each caller in bingo should have. There are skills that callers in bingo must learn in order to do their responsibility well.
The job of a bingo caller is not really simple. It's not just collecting the numbers and announcing them to the participants so they can use their daubers to mark their numbers. Every caller in bingo has a unique kind of personality which people will recognize. Most callers possess a good sense of humor to make the game livelier as everyone is intently concentrating on hearing the numbers well. They should also have self confidence as the facilitator of the event.
Players throughout the years developed a relationship with the caller. Some hate them while others enjoy the way they conduct the game. Many people have issues with the callers based on trust. Others revere their jobs as the people in authority to increase the pace of the game. There are reported incidents of some players behaving badly towards the callers. Even if there issues against bingo callers they still have the right authority to make decisions in the event. If a bingo caller is good he will always earn the respect of the participants. There are certain qualities that a person should have to become a good bingo caller.
1. Don't be in a hurry. Calling the numbers does not need to be done in a fast way. It is important that callers take all the time they need before announcing numbers. Callers need to be sure of the number before finally saying it because once it has been announced then it becomes official.
2. Take the cue from the people. Check how fast people look at you and how they need time to find the number. Being a fast caller is not really important since there is little room for errors in bingo calling.
3. In a game with huge jackpots trusting bingo callers can be a problem. It is necessary that callers establish trust with the players. If two number that follow each other gets picked just act like the rest of audience and be disappointed as well.
4. Bingo callers can use nicknames for the numbers. However if you are planning to be a bingo caller at this time you should try to think of another nickname for the numbers. If you use the old nicknames people will only find your calling boring since they have heard it all before.
Finally the important thing in bingo calling is to be comfortable with your own style. Try not to imitate other callers. Be sure to earn the respect of the people and enjoy the game like they do.