Is this the best birthday present ever? It’s everyone’s favorite globetrotting leading lady Chelsea’s birthday, and legendary NFL running back Marshawn Lynch is joining us in Blackout Bingo to celebrate. 

Why Marshawn Lynch? Well, it turns out he’s a huge fan of Chelsea and the game. “My famalia loves competition, and as far back as I can remember, bingo was taught with the mindset of winning”, says Lynch, “no different than being on the field.”

“Bingo has been big time family fun but it’s also kept the lights on; I remember my mom and my momma traveling to bingo spots all over the bay rackin’ up W’s.”

Lynch is actually appearing in the game, in a very special Chelsea birthday mode that will run until November 9. But there’s even more to celebrate. 

Beginning today at 12pm PT, we’re running a 72-hour Beast Mode-branded tournament, in conjunction with the game developer Big Run Studios.   

You’ll find the tournament inside Blackout Bingo’s events section and there you’ll be able to compete to win prizes from Marshawn Lynch’s lifestyle brand Beast Mode. Up for grabs we have signed footballs and loads of Beast Mode apparel. And if you’re really skillful, you could win an exclusive video call with Lynch himself! 

Not only that, all competitors will receive a discount to the Beast Mode online store. And while you’re at it, why not wish Chelsea a happy birthday over on Big Run Studios’ Facebook page, you’ll be rewarded with Skillz virtual currency. 

We’re pleased to announce that the Fam 1st Family Foundation based in Oakland, California will be joining in the birthday fun too.

“As Oakland is home for both our studio and Marshawn Lynch, we felt this birthday would be a great occasion to also strengthen ties with our local town by not only featuring key landmarks in the game, but also donating $10,000 to the Fam 1st Family Foundation,” said Andrew Bell, CEO and Co-Founder at Big Run Studios.

The Fam 1st Family Foundation runs programs that encourage new generations to expand their career horizons, so you never know, our birthday celebrations might be helping out the next NFL star, or the programmer of the next amazing Skillz title.