City Hall BingoThe city is ripping a page out of a tried-and-true playbook used in church halls and senior centers this week in an effort to boost commerce in neighborhood business districts. Mayor Walsh’s office on Monday rolled out “Boston Bingo”— a game that encourages residents and tourists to win prizes by shopping at Main Street shops through March 15.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced "Boston Bingo," a game created by the Mayor's Office of Economic Development to support local businesses following the historic amount of snow that Boston has received over the past thirty days. Mayor Walsh is encouraging residents and visitors to download the bingo card at http://www.boston.gov/bingo. Paper cards will be available this week at businesses located in Main Streets districts.

The squares include categories like “order Sushi” and “visit your local bookstore”— and others that are “open to interpretation,” such as “#loveonmain” and “purchase something ‘large.’”

"Boston Bingo is a creative way for residents to come together and support our local economy as we continue to recover from the historic amount of snow Boston has received this winter," said Mayor Walsh.

Players are encouraged to snap a photo at each location and tweet, Instagram, or Facebook a picture using the hashtag #BosBINGO, and consider tagging each local establishment.

Submissions can be entered electronically or by delivering them to the Office of Economic Development at Boston City Hall. Prizes include Bruins tickets, a Hubway membership and coffee with the Mayor. A full list and detailed instructions accompany the bingo cards.

Full rules are available at http://www.boston.gov/bingo.