Bingo Hall

Bingo Hall recreates classic bingo on Windows & Xbox with single-player, party caller mode, 20 game types, and printable cards for effortless at-home fun.

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C#, UWP, XAML

Windows, Xbox One

Retired

Apps By TAP

Industry

Casual Gaming / Home Entertainment

Technologies & Tools

C#, XAML, Universal Windows Platform (UWP), Print API, Xbox controller input

Client

Internal product – first flagship release by Apps By TAP

What started as a weekend passion project quickly became our launchpad title, showcasing our ability to ship polished consumer software across the entire Windows device family.

Challenges

Authentic hall experience at home – replicate caller pacing, ball tracking, and card management without overwhelming casual players.
Multi‑mode design – support both single‑player and party‑style group play with a human caller or auto caller.
Cross‑device compatibility – deliver identical UX on desktop PCs and Xbox consoles with controller or mouse.
Fair, truly random draws – ensure transparency and trust by surfacing the last five balls on screen. Xbox.com

Solution

UWP foundation
One codebase runs natively on Windows 10/11 and Xbox, handling input from mouse or gamepad.
Dual game modes
Single Player pits you against computer‑generated opponents, while Group Play lets a host project (or cast) the caller screen and print unlimited cards for guests.
20 configurable game types
From classic five‑in‑a‑row to blackout and four corners, rules can be switched on the fly to keep sessions fresh Xbox.com.
Print‑ready cards & caller sheet
Built‑in PDF generation makes at‑home events effortless—no third‑party templates required.
Accessibility & visual clarity
High‑contrast themes, large typography, and clear number call‑outs make the game comfortable for all ages.

Results

Thousands of downloads and a ★★★★☆ user rating on Microsoft Store (Windows & Xbox).
Recognised by family‑friendly gaming blogs for its “easy setup and authentic hall vibe.”
Provided Apps By TAP a showcase project that led to subsequent commercial engagements in .NET desktop and UWP development.
Ongoing updates added quality‑of‑life features such as faster auto‑daub and optional voice callouts, keeping the title relevant 8+ years after launch.