As a bingo "addict," I have to say that the odds of winning one of the regular games are much better if you play at the beginning of the cruise. $35, in my opinion, is a lot to spend for a chance to win $100-$300 (+-) and I want to maximize my chances. For the jackpot game, you must "fill the card" within 46 or 47 numbers, which is extremely difficult. Usually it takes 55 or more numbers to fill the card. By the end of the week, the game moved from the nightclub to the theatre because of the high number of players. The jackpot went for over $2,100 and was split by two players and, with all the people playing, I think it still took over 60 numbers to get the bingo.
But, it's a lot of fun! Yeah Baby!