C++ Bingo Game Code

Background: The game of Bingo is a popular lottery game derived from the Italian lottery game called “Lo Gioco del Lotto d’Italia” circa 1530. Each player has a bingo card of 24 numbers arranged in a 5x5 grid. The 5 columns are labeled “B”, “I”, “N”, “G”, and “O”. Numbers ranging from 1-75 are selected at random until there is a winner. The players try to locate each random number on their card and mark it with a chip or an ink dot if it is found. The center square is called the free square and is automatically marked. The object of the game is to mark an entire row, column, or diagonal on your card and then be the first to yell “Bingo!”. The numbers are classified by letter: Numbers 1-15 are considered “B” numbers and will only appear in the first column on your card. Similarly, numbers 16-30 are “I” numbers (under the “I” column). Numbers 31-45 are “N” numbers. Numbers 46-60 are “G” numbers, and numbers 61-75 are “O” numbers.