Although most people don't consider bingo as too much of a thinking game – it does have its place as a mind sharpening tool.
Recent studies have shown that bingo can have a very positive affect on the mind. Much like other games such as Soduku, Chess, Checkers and more, Bingo has positive effects on the player's mental abilities.

The study was conducted over a long period of time so that results would be as accurate as possible.  They included two groups: a control group which didn't play, and the test group which did play. Tests conducted after a long period of time showed a remarkable advantage to the test group in memory efficiency and brain functions. The test group was also more successful in completing various tasks  and did so much faster.

The brain acts like any muscle – with enough workout, it will operate more efficiently. Furthermore, the rapid rise of the average IQ since the industrial revolution shows us that more education and brain stimulation have a positive effect on our cognitive abilities.  

Next time you're getting criticized for your affection for Bingo – tell them your brain deserves a workout, and it's no different than going to the gym!