Over time, and to increase the excitement a little, many online bingo sites have begun running side games that open up in a separate window so that the player actually has a double shot at winning. While there are several sites with mini games that are actually part of the same bingo screen, side games are in a separate window and are independent of the bingo game being played.

There is some amount of caution that should be regarded, however. If you are not proficient at spotting your numbers on the tickets quite quickly, a side game in online bingo could be just enough distraction so that you miss a number here and there. The same holds true with the side game. Sometimes the player is so in tune to the balls being called that he/she misses a crucial play in the side game.

One thing that side games do provide is to improve your chances of winning. There are a number to choose from and it is always best to pick one that doesn’t require a great deal of concentration. The trick is to be able to ‘multi task’ and give each game the attention it needs to stay on top of the play.

The real problem with side games when you play bingo online is that there is really no time left over to chat. If you play bingo to socialize, then side games won’t allow time for that. It is best to focus on the tickets you have in front of you and then take a moment here and there to talk to a friend. Your odds of winning may not be as great, but having fun is just as important as beating the odds. That’s what online bingo is all about after all.