Why Everyone Wanted One of These Back in the Day
The Bingo Matchbook: A Small Prank with a Big Payoff
Let me take you back to a time when fun didn’t come from screens or apps, but from clever little gadgets that fit in your pocket. If you grew up during the heyday of dime stores and novelty shops, you might remember the Bingo Matchbook.
At first glance, it looked like any old matchbook—something you’d find on a restaurant counter or tucked into the glovebox of your dad’s car. But this wasn’t your typical pack of matches. Hidden inside was a sneaky surprise that could catch even the most composed person off guard.