The BINGO EMPIRE Options window lets you enter the number of the cards with which you wish to play, choose a dauber type, or turn some sounds on or off. This window is accessible from the Options button in the playing window.
Select Dauber Shape and Color
The dauber is the picture with which cells are marked on the cards. To
change the current dauber shape, click the first button in the equation,
and then select the desired shape from the list of the available shapes.
To change the dauber color, click the second button in the equation, and
then select the desired color. The images on the two buttons change dynamically
to show the current dauber shape and color, while the image on the Total
button shows the combination of the selected elements.
Cards Count
The number in this box defines the number of cards with which you take
part in a game. You can type in this box any number that falls within
the MinCards-MaxCards range shown in the info area that displays by clicking
the Game Info button above your
cards. The number remains the same for all games until you change it.
Since the number of cards that you can register for a game changes dynamically,
there may be cases when the Cards Count value that you have entered is
greater than the maximum number of cards allowed for a game. If such a
situation occurs, the program will register you for the game with the
maximum number of cards allowed for the game. The MaxCards value that
you entered originally is restored right after the program allows you
to play with the desired number of cards. For example, if the Cards Count
value is 200 cards, but the MaxCards value is reduced to 100 cards for
a game, the program will not allow you to play with more than 100 cards,
that is, it automatically registers you with 100 cards. In the next game,
however, the MaxCards value becomes again 200 cards; therefore, the program
registers you with 200 cards. If the number of cards that you play is
lower than the MinCards value allowed for an upcoming game, you will not
be registered for the game.
Music
This check box turns on and off the music, or any other sound, played between
games. The music plays simultaneously with the bingo, poker, and slot
sounds.
Bingo Sounds
If this check box is selected, you will hear the announcement of every
next ball as it is drawn, as well as other specific bingo sounds.
Caller Voice
This option allows you to choose the desired type of caller voice (male
or female).
Chat Sounds
Select this check box and you will be alerted of incoming messages not
only visually, but also audibly.
Additional
Game Sounds
If this check box is selected, you will hear the sounds produced by the
reeling of the slot machine and various other accompanying slot and poker
sounds (jingling of coins, etc.).
Auto Bingo
This check box, if selected, frees you from the necessity to closely follow
the game while playing. If you have bingo for a certain card, the program
will claim it for you.
Auto register
next ... games
Enter here the number of games for which you want to be registered automatically,
and you won't have to click the Play
button every time a new game begins. BINGO EMPIRE will play out your cards,
and will claim bingo for you should you have one.
Do not play if card price
goes over $ ...
This option is available only if you have entered a value in the Auto
register next ... games box and allows
you to set a limit on the price of the cards with which you play. Type
the desired value in the box and you will not be registered for the next
game, provided the card price exceeds the value you have entered in the
box.
Ask for Max Bet
Select this check box if you want that the program requires confirmation
every time you click the Max Bet
button. This will give you a chance to cancel the action if you have changed
your mind and decided not to bet the maximum amount of coins, or if you
have accidentally hit the button.
Chat On Top
If this check box is selected, the Chat Window will display on top of all
other windows on the desktop.
Note: If the sounds are too loud or too low, you can change their volume. See How to Change the Volume of Sounds