Some Guidelines for Your Bingo's Layout and Location (Part 2)

Last week, we discussed part 1 of Some Guidelines for Your Bingo's Layout and Location. We discussed hall size, lighting, and tables and chairs. Today, I'm going to continue the conversation and talk about your bingo's sales area setup.

Sales Area

For bingo games, it's important that you place your sales area near the main entrance. This ways bingo players can view your entire range of bingo books and other bingo supplies as they enter. Have flyers with your bingo program available for players to take to their seats and also your bingo program posted and clearly visible.

If your bingo still uses hard cards , keep them in an area well before the bingo players reach the sales area. If you must, keep the bingo hard cards in an isolated area. Bingo players often like to take their time picking out their own bingo cards , and by isolating these items, you're keeping your sales and entrance locations free of congestion.

Your sales tables should be lined up in a way to maximize traffic flow. If your space is limited, it may be necessary to sell some of your bingo supplies at a separate table location. However, keep in mind, that a bingo player is less likely to purchase bingo items from separate tables than if all of the items are presented together.

Keep all of your bingo game supplies neat and orderly. Have your bingo daubers , bingo paper , and other items organized and clearly priced and packaged. Your sales people should know the prices and supplies, but make sure they have a cheat sheet sheet or other information at their fingertips.

It is usually best to place your paper sales close to the cashier. During a busy sales period, bingo workers may not feel they have the time to check every paper order that comes through even though they should. Having the cashier and paper sales in close proximity will help act as checks on each other to make sure that players are billing correctly. Also, have someone assist the cashier with player purchases to speed things further.

Overall, you want to make sure that your sales area is easy for players to follow. Simplified sales flyers and price charts, pre-assembled packages, and knowledgable workers will help make your sales area fast and easy for your bingo players.