A bingo master board is the tracking board used by the bingo caller to record which numbers have been drawn during a game. As each ball is drawn or number called, the caller marks that number on the masterboard, giving both the caller and any verifying player a visual record of all numbers in play.

Mr. Chips manufactures two distinct types of bingo master board: one designed for use with physical bingo balls, and one designed as part of a shutter card system. Choosing the right board depends on which bingo format you are running.

What Is a Bingo Master Board and How Is It Used?

The plastic bingo masterboard is the standard caller tool for cage-and-ball bingo. The board has 75 numbered slots in the B-I-N-G-O column format. The caller places each drawn bingo ball into its corresponding slot. The ball sits securely in the slot and provides a physical record of every number called.

The shutter card masterboard works differently. Instead of placing a ball into a slot, the caller slides a red window across each number as it is called. The result is a fully contained bingo setup with no cage, no balls, and no noise.

Plastic Bingo Masterboard for 7/8-Inch Bingo Balls - Lightweight and Portable

Key specifications of the Mr. Chips plastic bingo masterboard:

• Design: 75 numbered slots in standard B-I-N-G-O column layout

• Ball compatibility: 7/8-inch EASY-READ balls, the Mr. Chips standard

• Construction: lightweight plastic, portable for travelling callers and multi-venue operators

• Use: place each drawn bingo ball into its assigned slot on the board

• Best paired with the Mr. Chips Luxury Gold or Mysterious Black cage sets

Bingo Master Board Plus Easy Read Balls Bundle - Complete Caller Kit

The Easy Read Balls and Masterboard Bundle at $29.99 is the best-value caller kit on this page. The bundle includes the plastic masterboard and a full set of 75 EASY-READ 7/8-inch balls. This covers everything the caller needs to run a complete bingo session without a cage. The bundle is the practical choice for card-game bingo formats where numbers are drawn from a bag rather than a rotating cage.

Shutter Card Masterboards - A Quieter Alternative to Bingo Balls

The shutter card masterboard is a cardboard caller board that uses the same sliding window mechanism as Mr. Chips shutter player cards. The caller slides the red window across each number as it is called.

• Alternative to plastic masterboards and bingo balls for venues looking for a lower-cost setup

• Quieter operation with no ball-dropping sound, practical for care homes, classrooms, and quiet venues

• Eliminates the need for a cage and ball investment when starting a new bingo programme

• Best paired with Mr. Chips JAM PROOF Bingo Shutter Cards for a complete ball-free bingo system

Buy Bingo Master Boards - Choosing the Right Type

Use this guide to pick the correct masterboard for your setup:

• Running ball-and-cage bingo: buy the plastic masterboard. Pair with EASY-READ 7/8-inch balls or a complete cage set.

• Running shutter card bingo without a cage: buy the shutter card masterboard. Pair with Mr. Chips JAM PROOF shutter cards for a full system.

• Need both balls and a masterboard: buy the Easy Read Balls plus Masterboard Bundle at $29.99 for the best per-item value on the page.