Dauber or Electronic — What’s Your Go-To?
- Teresa Rice
- Sep 15
- 2 min read
When it comes to bingo in Las Vegas, players are split into two camps: 👉Those who love the classic dauber-on-paper experience 👉 And those who love the convenience of electronic machines
Both options have their perks, and both bring their own kind of fun. Let’s break it down!
🖊️ Why Some Players Still Love Daubers (Paper Bing)
There’s something satisfying about the thunk of a dauber on a fresh bingo card. For many, it’s part of the ritual — like a lucky charm itself.
Plus, daubers come in fun colors, designs, and even scents!
Pros:
✅ Classic feel — satisfying to mark cards yourself
✅ More social — lots of players love the dauber “slap” sound together
✅ Fun customization — colors, glitter, scents, and designs to match your style
✅ Lucky ritual — many players swear their dauber is part of their good luck
Cons:
❌ Easy to miss numbers if you’re distracted
❌ Slower if you’re playing many cards
❌ Messy (ink on fingers, clothes, or table)
❌ Limited if you want to play high volume (10+ cards)
Some unique dauber finds on include:
Glitter Daubers ✨ that sparkle with every mark!
Scented Daubers 🌸 (lavender, berry, even coffee!)
Lucky Color Packs 🎨 so you can match your mood or theme night!
💻 Why Others Go Electronic (Handheld/Stationery)
Electronic bingo machines are fast, accurate, and let you play more cards without worrying about missing a number.
🎧 Perfect for:
New players who don’t want the stress of keeping up
High-volume players who love to max out their cards
Rock Shot Bingo nights where the DJ and drinks are just as much the fun as the game 🎶🍹(Actually, no daubing allowed during Rock Shot bingo!)
Pros:
✅ Faster — machines track numbers for you
✅ Play more cards at once without stress
✅ Great for beginners who don’t want to miss calls
✅ Lets you enjoy your food and drink without worrying about daubing
Cons:
❌ Less “hands-on” fun compared to daubers
❌ Some feel it takes away the challenge
❌ Can be a bit more expensive than paper bingo
❌ Can make you feel less involved since the machine does the work for you
🎯 So, What’s Better?
It all comes down to personal style: If you love tradition → Daubers win every time. If you love convenience → Electronic is your best friend.
At the end of the day, bingo is about fun, community, and the thrill of yelling BINGO! 🎉
