Playing online bingo is different than playing the brick and mortar version.  In both cases, the called numbers are marked on the card or ticket when they match the numbers called by the bingo caller.  In the brick and mortar bingo hall, the player is sitting there with his chips and markers and must manually cover the number as they are called.  The player has to look over all of the cards or tickets she is playing to see if the called number is on the card or ticket. This can lead to mistakes, but most players find a number if they have missed it.  They can always check the bingo board for this purpose.

Most online versions of bingo have various features that allow the player to do or not do various things.  Many have an auto-dauber feature.  The auto-dauber automatically marks the numbers as they are called.  The player doesn’t have to do it manually.  This means the player doesn’t have to scan all of the cards or tickets looking for the numbers as they are called.  Most of the graphics of the bingo games are very vivid and distinct, but the numbers are still smaller on the screen than they are in the brick and mortar version. The auto-dauber process results in less eye strain and makes it easier on the player. This also leaves the player free to play side games or to chat with other players during the game. The software plays the game for the player.