Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):

Who can participate?

Anyone! Get a card, achieve a “BINGO” and earn a redeemable coupon for FREE ‘cool’ prizes all summer. There are three categories of cards, each with a unique set of challenges: Elementary (K-5th), Middle & High School (6th – 12th) and older youth or adult, even grandparents can participate! …be sure to read and play ALL summer! 

How else can we have fun with this?

Participate in our Facebook group by posting situations where you’re reading, what you’re reading – just how you’re having fun reading as a family this summer: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ncchillandread or use the QR code on the BINGO Board it will take you to the FB group page.

This is like traditional “BINGO” right?

Yes, this is traditional BINGO – complete any (5) consecutive squares (vertically, horizontally, or diagonally) to earn a reward coupon - and, just like traditional BINGO the middle square is FREE!

Traditional BINGO - GREAT, so how many times can I win a coupon with the same card?

Multiple BINGO winning is allowed!  Keep the same card while you keep reading all summer – use the same card to achieve additional BINGO’s wins / reward coupons and yes, overlapping squares are allowed!

Wow, this is great, are there any other incentives for reading?

Yes, there are end of summer grand prize awards! Participants who complete every square on the card, can enter the end of summer drawings…just drop off your completed card at  our LearningRx Cary Center located at 2000 Regency Parkway, Suite 280. 

How is a “BINGO” row or column validated?

A valid BINGO is declared by the honor system! We think parents will make great monitors - and for the adults, we are relying on the honor system as well - perhaps get a spouse or friend to recognize your accomplishment. 

How do we claim our coupons?

Schedule your coupon pickup and bring your Bingo card to  LearningRx Cary Center at 2000 Regency Parkway, Suite 280.  Just text the special number located on the front of the BINGO card (919) 694-4412 to coordinate and scheduled your day/time pickup.  If you can, please let us know when you come in to redeem, the number of books read and an estimated the number of pages read.

Are there any digital reward coupons?

Unfortunately, there are no digital reward coupons. However, we’ve made the redemption pick up process very easy – just text our Center to schedule your coupon pick up.

Can the same book count towards one or more squares?

Yes, a single book can count towards 2 BINGO squares. 

Can the requirement for an individual square be changed by a parent?

Yes. While we’ve tried to make the mix of reading requirements fun, engaging, and educational, parents can substitute one or two of the requirements (“squares”) with a different goal if a given requirement is impractical in your situation. 

Are there limitations to the coupons?

In some cases, yes - there may be some location limitations; however, the coupon will state  where it can be redeemed.  In situations where there are multiple business locations for a given sponsor, the coupon will state any limitations on which stores will allow its redemption.