Bingo Family is an exciting and interactive bingo game designed for friends and families to enjoy together. Developed using PHP, CodeIgniter 4.5, and MySQL, this online bingo game offers a real-time bingo experience with no downloads required, accessible directly from any device with an internet connection.

Demo Link 

Demo: https://bingo.gradialsas.com/ 

User Admin 

Username: admin 

Password: 123456 

User Player 

Username: player1 / player2 

Password: 123456

Quick Start Guide for Administrators

• Carefully read all the documentation provided before using the system.
• Install the application by carefully following the “Installation” guide. Log in as an administrator to organize your system.
• First of all, update the system settings and payment settings from the Settings option. 

Key Features:

• Real-Time Multiplayer Interface: Players can purchase virtual bingo cards and participate in real-time games, adding a level of competition and excitement.
• Virtual Wallet System: Each player has a virtual wallet, which they can easily recharge and withdraw funds from, providing more control over the gaming experience.
• Customizable Game Modes: We offer several bingo modes like "Full Card", "Four Corners", "Column", and more, each with different prizes.
• Quick and Easy Access: Players can easily access the platform from any device, with no additional installation required. Just register and join the game.
• Interactive Experience: With features like background music, automatic number narration, and live chat, Bingo Family is not just a game but a social experience.
• Complete Admin Panel: Administrators can manage users, start new games, configure system settings (language, currency, payment methods), and much more, all from an intuitive panel.

User Modules:

1. System Access: Users can easily register, log in, and recover passwords securely.
2. User Profile: Players can update personal information such as name, email, phone number, and even change their profile picture.
3. Wallet Management: Players can view their balance, transaction history, and manage their funds quickly and easily.

Admin Modules:

1. System Configuration: Administrators can customize the bingo name, logo, currency, language, and available payment methods.
2. Start New Games: Admins can create new bingo games, set ticket prices, schedule dates and times, and define prizes.
3. Bingo Board & Game Control: Admins have full control over the game's progress, with the ability to draw balls, pause the game, or manually draw balls.

Customization and Security:

• SSL Recommended: Although optional, an SSL certificate is recommended for production sites.
• Admin Credential Changes: Admins should change the default credentials (username: admin, password: 123456) upon first login.
• Testing and Verification: We recommend thorough testing to ensure all functionalities are working properly.

A Quick and Secure Bingo Experience!

With a responsive design and modern technologies such as Bootstrap 5, FontAwesome, and jQuery, Bingo Family provides a smooth and engaging experience for players of all ages. Whether you're enjoying a family game night or hosting an online bingo tournament, Bingo Family is the ideal platform.

Installation Technical Requirements

Before beginning the installation, make sure you have the following requirements:

1. Server:
   • Apache 2.4+ or Nginx with PHP support.
2. Programming language:
   • PHP: Version 8.2+ (compatible with CodeIgniter 4.5).
3. Framework:
   • CodeIgniter 4.x (depending on the version you are using).
4. Database:
   • MySQL 8.2+ o MariaDB 10.3+.
5. Required PHP Extensions:
   • pdo
   • mbstring
   • openssl
   • json
   • curl
   • fileinfo
   • zip
6. Server Requirements:
   • Minimum storage space: 500 MB (depending on data volume).
   • Recommended RAM: 4 GB or higher.
7. Compatible Operating System:
   • Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian) or Windows with support for Apache/Nginx and PHP.
   • Local Server XAMPP or WAMP (you can also use any local server compatible with PHP and MySQL).
8. Supported browsers:
   • Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge (latest versions).
9. Server access:
   • Control panel (like cPanel) or SSH access for advanced configuration (optional).
10. Additional requirements:
    • Text editor (such as Visual Studio Code or Sublime Text) for code customization (optional).
    • SSL certificate (optional, but recommended for production sites).

Installation Instructions

BINGO FAMILY Installation Instructions on Local (XAMPP or WAMP) and on a Web Server 

Follow these steps to properly install and configure BINGO in your local environment or on a web server.

1. Prerequisites:

Before starting the installation, make sure you have:

• Local Server: XAMPP, WAMP or any web server compatible with PHP 8.2+ and MySQL.
• Enabled PHP Extensions: pdo , mbstring, openssl, json, curl, fileinfo, zip.
• MySQL Database: Access to a MySQL server to create and import databases.
• Text editor: Like Visual Studio Code or Sublime Text.

2. Local Configuration (XAMPP or WAMP):

2.1. Configure the Local Server

1. Download and install XAMPP or WAMP on your computer.
2. Make sure the Apache and MySQL services are running.

2.2. Placing System Files

1. Download and unzip the FACSOL system files.
2. Copy the system folder to your local server folder:
   • XAMPP: C:/xampp/htdocs/bingo/
   • WAMP: C:/wamp/www/bingo/

2.3. Create and Import Databases

1. Access phpMyAdmin on your local server, usually at:
   • XAMPP: http://localhost/phpmyadmin
   • WAMP: http://localhost/phpmyadmin
2. Create two databases:
   • bingo
3. Import the corresponding SQL files:
   • File for bingo: Imports the database containing the system structure.

3. Database Connection Configuration

1. Open the file Database.php located at the root of the project (app/config/Database.php).
2. Configure the connection to the bingo database in this file. Modify the following lines according to the data on your local or web server:

4. Initial Access to the System

1. Open your browser and access the system:
   • Local: http://localhost/bingo
   • Web server: The domain or IP assigned by your provider.
2. Sign in as an administrator with the following credentials:
   • User: admin
   • Password: 123456

5. Bingo data settings

1. Once inside the system, access the bingo data configuration module.
2. Customize the information based on your bingo data (name, contact, telephone, currency, language, bank, payment method, logo, etc.).

6. Installation on a Web Server (Production)

1. Upload system files to your web server using an FTP client (such as FileZilla).
2. Set up the databases on your web server by following the steps mentioned for importing the bingo database.
3. Edit the file app/config/Database.php to connect the system to the production database, using your server credentials.

7. Final Recommendations:

• Enable an SSL certificate to ensure data security in production.
• Change the user's usename admin and password 123456 when logging in for the first time.
• Perform tests to verify that all functionalities are operational.