Cigar Lounge Bingo

Heading to your local lounge, or even better, a lounge where you don’t know anyone? Well, every lounge has its regulars. Some people you love, some you tolerate, and some you don’t make eye contact to avoid a 20-minute lecture on filler leaf.

It’s all in good fun, and there is no better culture than the cigar industry. Just pop the following personalities into squares, and you are off and running.

Cigar Lounge Bingo Card_Cigar Press MagazineThe Blend Expert – Can name every tobacco in the blend they are smoking, who delivered it to the store, and the name of the farmer’s dog.

Mr. Pallet – This person possesses the amazing ability to detect the most remote and obscure flavor parallels. Oddly, most of the comparisons are Hostess-related.

The Social Media Diva – This person spends 2 hours taking 50-60 cigar pictures, trying to get the lighting and background just right. In the end, they wonder why the cigar keeps going out.

The Cuban Tourist – That person who somehow manages to work Cuban cigars into any cigar conversation. Acts like they lived in Cuba for years, but were only there 6 hours during a cruise.

The Cutter Critic – That person who will always question whatever type of cut you choose for your cigar.

The Lighter Critic – The person who, no matter how good your lighter is, has one that costs less than $10, they have been using for over 20 years.

The Flavored Apologist – The guy that insists he didn’t know the cigar he purchased is infused, but continues to purchase infused cigars.

The Monopoly Guy – Spends a lot of money on cigars but will spend most of the time telling you things that he purchased in the last week. Bonus points if they discuss a boat that’s unusually large and the associated costs.

The Nomad – Walks up and down the displays, picking up every cigar in the store and looking at every detail. In the end, they purchase the same cigar they always do.

The Asher  – Training for the longest ash contest 100% of the time. Terrified the ash will fall, never moves. It still falls, and they act surprised at gravity.

The Retrohale Evangelist – Will continue to tell you about all the flavors you are missing by not retrohaling.

The Cigar Swap Guy – Always has something for you to try… sadly, also wants you to try the exact cigar he is currently smoking. #NoSharing

The Band Exhibitor – Makes sure that they always hold the cigar in a way that the band is proudly displayed for all to see. Typically limited to high-end cigars. #ShowOff

In the end, there are no prizes for winning this game. But it can be played daily with the same card.

About the Author: Fred Rewey

Fred started smoking cigars in the mid-90s and has been hooked on the lifestyle that came with it ever since. Author of three books, Fred is still waiting for his flying car, which he was promised in childhood, but until then, he enjoys stunt planes, golf, archery, and cooking. PSA: Don't leave your bacon unattended around him!

Leave A Comment

Image of the Gran Habano Corojo 7
Asua Cigars Montecristo, Cigar Press Magazine
10th Anniversary Edition of Avo Cigars of Davidoff, Cigar Press Magazine Banner Ad