Pawns, Markers, or Lotto Tokens: Which to Choose?
Organizing a lotto game is above all about ensuring a friendly and smooth experience for all participants. But one question always comes up for organizers: which marking supplies should you choose? Between lotto tokens, plastic pawns, and ink markers, the options are vast. Don't worry, this guide will walk you through making the right choice based on your needs, your budget, the type of audience, and even the quantity if you're organizing your bingo for an association or a company.
Why is Choosing the Right Bingo Marking Supplies Essential?
Good equipment ensures a pleasant gaming experience and avoids unexpected issues: slipping pawns, smudging markers, or running out of supplies mid-game. Thanks to Cartaloto, you have access to a complete range of lotto accessories (storage bags or our magnetic wands) tested and approved by thousands of associations, schools, nursing homes, private companies, and works councils.
How Many Pawns or Lotto Tokens Should You Plan for?
This is THE first question to ask. The right calculation depends on the number of players, cards per person, and the number of games. On average, you should plan for between 80 and 120 tokens per player.
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Box of 5000 original lotto pawns: plastic tokens with a 15 mm diameter, in various colors like red, blue, green, all very transparent, and each pawn is designed with a magnifying effect.
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Bag of 2500 eco-friendly wooden lotto pawns: Each lotto marking chip has a standard diameter of 15 millimeters, highly valued for their organic feel, and it's an eco-responsible product.
A well-stocked box can cover an entire lotto season without shortages.
Token or Marker: Which to Choose for Your Lotto Game?
The Classic Pawn: Practical and Economical
The plastic lotto token is lightweight, colorful, and fits perfectly on lotto cards. It is available in two diameters of 9 mm and 10 millimeters, allowing it to adapt to all types of cards. The colors blue, green, red, orange, or purple... make visual tracking easier, especially when checking the cards. Markers offer a wide variety of bright colors. This helps the numbers you daub stand out by contrasting with your bingo or lotto cards.
Ideal for schools, clubs, and organizing companies.
The Magnetic Pawn: For Express Cleanup
With their 17 mm size, these pawns can be collected in a single swift motion using a magnetic wand. No more tedious hand-collecting. It's the perfect ally for optimizing the count between games.
Recommended product: 24 bags of 100 glitter magnetic pawns (non-glitter version) – in bright colors (blue, green, red, purple).
The Lotto Marker: Fast and Disposable
Also called a bingo felt-tip or bingo dabber, it leaves an ink mark on the card (the number remains visible) on single-use paper cards and is practical to use. Available in a dual-tip version to suit everyone's preferences.
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Comparison Table: Which Accessory for Which Need?
| Category |
Type / Specificity |
Ideal for… |
Main Advantage |
Recommended Product |
| Pawn |
Classic (Plastic) |
Large events, reusable |
Bright color, 15 mm diameter, supplied in a box |
Box of 5000 original lotto pawns |
| Pawn |
Eco-friendly Wood |
Themed lottos, natural atmosphere |
Tactile, recyclable, 15 mm diameter |
Bag of 2500 wooden lotto pawns |
| Pawn |
Magnetic |
Hosts, speed |
Magnetic, facilitates checking and counting |
24 bags of 100 magnetic pawns |
| Marker |
Bingo FUN CLOWN |
Fun entertainment |
Multicolor ink (blue, green, red) |
12 FUN CLOWN markers |
| Marker |
Dual Tip |
Demanding players |
Two tips, precision, easy visual check |
12 POWER DOT dual tip markers |
| Kit 48 |
Bulk set |
Learning |
Bag, cards, small diameter pawns (9 - 10 mm) |
Lotto kits for children |
Complete Your Equipment for a Successful Lotto Game
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FAQ – Tokens, Pawns, Markers: Your Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a lotto token and a pawn?
Both terms refer to a marking accessory. The pawn is often made of plastic or wood, with a diameter of 15 to 17mm. The lotto token is the generic term, used for all variations, including magnetic versions.
What is the benefit of a magnetic pawn?
It simplifies counting and checking the pawns at the end of the game. Thanks to a magnetic wand, you can collect them in seconds. Practical for companies or regular hosts.
What colors are available?
Most of our pawns and markers are available in blue, green, red, yellow, purple... These bright colors allow for easy tracking and add a dynamic element to the game.
Should you choose a box or a bag?
Boxes of tokens are ideal for large organizations or frequent events. Simple or magnetic bags are suitable for occasional use, for individual participants, or as a complementary refill.
Can children use the same pawns as adults?
Not always. The kits and accessories offer glitter pawns, which are more suitable and add an educational aspect to learning to count.
To Conclude
Whether it's plastic, wood, or magnetic, the lotto token is a key element of a successful game. By considering the color, diameter, method of checking, and ease of counting, you will make a choice perfectly suited to your event. Cartaloto supports you with a complete, professional, and always available offer.
Need advice? Our team will help you find the right box or marker to make your next lotto game an unforgettable moment.
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