Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Fandom Bingo?
A Fandom Bingo event is where you take a theme (in this case, 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star) and create a grid of prompts in the layout of a bingo board. The goal is to fill the prompts in such a way where you get a traditional bingo (3 or 5 in a row, column, or diagonally), or to go even further and fill out every prompt and get a blackout board. To get your bingo board of prompts, you’ll fill out the sign-up form where you’ll choose from a list of categories to tailor the experience to your interests. From there, you’ll have until March 31st, 2024 to complete as many prompts as you can!
What is a 3x3 board vs. a 5x5 board?
These are the different sized boards you can sign up for. A 3x3 board will give you 8 prompts and 1 free space, and a 5x5 board will give you 24 prompts and 1 free space. The only difference between the two is the amount of prompts you want to be given.
What can I create for the “free space”?
Anything you want! So long as it fits the Prompt Fill Requirements outlined in the Rules and it’s related to 9-1-1 and/or 9-1-1: Lone Star, then you’re good to go! The main restriction is that it must be something you’ve created during the Bingo period; you cannot go to a previously posted creation and retroactively claim that it fills your Free Space.
Are crossovers okay?
Yes! So long as 9-1-1 and/or 9-1-1: Lone Star are involved, you can cross over with any other fandom.
I’m participating in another Bingo/Event, can I use a Bingo fill from here and also count it towards another event?
Yes, so long as you have permission from the other event and it doesn’t violate any of their rules.
I have a prompt fill idea that covers two different prompts on my board, can I count it for both?
No. You must have a unique fill for each square on your card.
I finished my first board and I’d like a second board, but it’s after the sign-up closing date. Is that okay?
Yes! Since we’ll be using the information from your initial form to create your second board, there’s no need to fill out the sign-up again. Just contact a mod to request a second board (likely the person who gave you your board in the first place, but it can be any of us if necessary), and they’ll get you set up!
Do I need to join the 118 Discord to participate?
Short answer: no.
We understand that people may not want to learn a new platform, or perhaps you’re already involved in too many servers and don’t want to deal with another one. That’s totally fine! All of the 9-1-1 Bingo information and updates will be available on this blog, and you can contact the mods through Tumblr as well.
That being said, if you’re looking for a community to chat about 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star with, we would welcome you with open arms!
I signed up over 72 hours ago, where’s my bingo card?
If it’s only a couple hours past 72, please be patient with us. In last year’s event we had over 90 submissions in just the first week of sign-ups, and there aren’t many of us working this event. We might just be backlogged! So long as you received email confirmation of your sign-up submission, we received your form.
If it’s been a whole day past 72 hours and you haven’t heard from us, that might be for a few different reasons:
‣ If you provided a Discord username, this is probably because we can’t contact you through DM. You may have forgotten to include your 4 digit #tag, or more likely, your privacy settings are set to receive messages from friends only or mutual servers only.
‣ If you provided a Tumblr username, you may be unable to receive media messages or may be unable to receive IMs from non-mutuals.
‣ If you gave us an email address, please check your spam/junk folder. The email should be coming from 118discord@gmail.com.
‣ All: Check your confirmation email to make sure you spelled your username/email correctly.
In any case, please send us an ask off anonymous so we know who you are, and we’ll get you sorted out.
I still have a question that hasn’t been answered here. What do I do?
Please send us an ask and we’ll get to you as soon as we can! Asks will be publicly answered unless specifically requested to remain private. Alternatively, you can send an IM message.