Ever wondered how many different types of bingo games there are? You’ve probably heard about American bingo, UK bingo, and Swedish bingo. Worry no more, as here I’ll talk at length about the different bingo types and share the main playing rules and winning opportunities, and talk a lot more about playing online bingo.
Bingo is a social game, and way back, it was played in bingo halls where people went to have fun, mingle, meet new people, and have an entertaining night out to win a prize. Well, after bingo went online, bingo lovers continued to play the game. The night out to a bingo hall turned into one where players communicate via the bingo chat options.
Still, this is not all that changed when bingo went online, as many bingo betting platforms now offer several types of bingo games under one address. It also became more accessible for people to try their luck at different bingo types they could not play in a bingo hall. Even though the games are online, there are many traits from traditional bingo halls that are kept alive, like the popular bingo calls and nicknames.
There are not many other differences when playing online bingo, but there is a bingo chat moderator or a bingo chat host instead of the traditional bingo announcer. Most bingo sites allow automatic gameplay where you don’t need to track your tickets diligently. Well, let’s talk a lot more about the games you can find at the various online bingo sites.
Quick Jump ⇣
What Are the Different Bingo Types To Play?
Let’s talk here about the different types of bingo games you can play today. Please note that not all bingo sites carry all of these. If you are after a particular bingo game, you should check if your preferred bingo platform offers it before making an account.
90 Ball Bingo
90 ball bingo is also known as UK-style bingo. This variety of bingo is played with 90 numbers. The bingo tickets have 27 fields in three rows of nine columns; each row has four blank spaces and five numbers for a total of 15 numbers per bingo card. The first column has numbers from 1-10, the second from 11-20, and so on, with the ninth column the numbers from 81-90. A strip of six bingo tickets is usually used in a game, as the strip contains all 90 numbers spread out through all six tickets.
80 Ball Bingo
80 ball bingo is known as Shutter Bingo, as when it was played in traditional bingo halls, the numbers were covered by little shutter boards. However, the 80 ball bingo is not as popular but still found on many online bingo platforms. The 80 ball bingo has a ticket with a 4×4 grid. Each column has a different color: the first one is red and has the numbers of 1-20, the second is yellow with numbers from 21-40, the third is blue with numbers from 41-60, and the fourth one is silver or white and has the numbers from 61-80.
75 Ball Bingo
75 ball bingo is also known as American bingo. The bingo cards in 75 ball bingo have a 5×5 grid. Each card has 24 numbers, with the central square being blank, considered a gift to the players. The word BINGO is spelled above the columns, each column having a separate letter. Column B has the numbers from 1-15, I the numbers from 16-30, N the numbers from 31-45, G from 46-60, and O from 61 to 75.
52 Ball Bingo
The 52 ball bingo, or 52-5 ball bingo, is also known as Flash Fives Bingo. The 52-5 ball bingo does not have traditional bingo numbers. Instead, it has the standard deck of cards as numbers: ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8, 10, Jack, Queen, King.
5 Line Bingo
The 5 line bingo is virtually the same as the 75 ball bingo, with a 5×5 grid and 25 numbers. The middle square is not covered here like it is in the 75 ball bingo version. Instead, it is a number that needs to be crossed as other regular numbers. The winning options are one line, two lines, three lines, four lines, and a full house.
30 Ball Bingo
The 30 ball bingo is a shortened version of the 75 ball bingo. The 30 ball bingo card has only nine numbers on the card, arranged in a 3×3 grid. It has the same rules as the 75 ball bingo but is played at a much faster pace. It is why the 30 ball bingo is often played in intermittent intervals and has lower prizes, but players much appreciate it as it gets the fun going.
Bingo Slingo
Slingo is an amalgamation of Bingo and Slots – it is a game that combines online bingo and online slots games and offers immersive entertainment. You get a bingo card with a 5×5 grid and 20 spins on the slots’ reels. To win, you have to match the numbers on the card with the numbers on the reels.
Bingo Roulette
Bingo roulette is a variety of online bingo games that combines bingo rules and roulette bingo. The game uses a European-style roulette wheel with five random numbers included on the bingo ticket. The game has a casino feel and is more immersive than traditional 90 and 75 ball bingo.
How to Play the Different Bingo Types?
Now that I’ve brought you definitions and general outlines of the different bingo types let’s discuss how each is played. The players buy their tickets, and the bingo game can begin.
90 Ball Bingo
90 ball bingo has very straightforward rules. The players purchase tickets, the game starts, the numbers are drawn, and the players cross the drawn numbers. There are three winning options: one row, two rows, and a full house. The one and two-row wins bring small prizes, and the main prize is won only with a full house. Often, the 90 ball bingo has a progressive jackpot bringing a bigger prize. To win it, you need to get a full house with 40 numbers drawn or less, depending on the game and bingo platform.
80 Ball Bingo
80 ball bingo has elementary rules. Every player is after the elusive full house win, but there are many other winning options in 80 ball bingo. There are prizes for one line, two lines, a horizontal line, four corners, a diagonal line, or three lines, and of course, the full house with all the numbers on the card crossed over. The bingo host announces the winning patterns at the start of the game, so make sure you check before the game starts.
75 Ball Bingo
The 75 ball bingo rules are also simple. The players get their tickets, the game starts, and the players cross over the drawn numbers. The main objective is to cross over all the numbers on the ticket, but there are many winning options. The first person who gets the predetermined winning pattern wins the game. If you are playing 75 ball bingo, you need to check the winning patterns before starting. The more famous winning patterns in 75 ball bingo are the airplane, turtle, wine glass, the letter T, L, or Z, the ladder, or something trickier.
52 Ball Bingo
The 52 ball bingo game or Flash Five bingo game is a combo of 90 ball and 75 ball bingo, only played with playing cards instead of numbers. The players need to cross all five cards they have on their ticket to win.
5 Line Bingo
5-line bingo has simple rules and is also known as Blackout bingo. The objective of the player is to cross over all the numbers on the card. The players cross out the drawn numbers and can win prizes for winning one line, two lines, three lines, four lines, and the full house win when the entire card is blacked out.
30 Ball Bingo
The rules of the 30 ball bingo game are the same as the 5-line game, and the objective is to cover all nine numbered squares. The 30 ball bingo game is played very quickly, and people with little bingo experience can quickly pick up the rules and play the game.
Bingo Slingo
The rules of the Slingo bingo game are fascinating and take some getting used to, as these are not as straightforward as the other bingo games. The players get a Slingo card with a 5×5 grid with 25 numbers and 20 spins at the slots. Next, the player hits the spin button on the slot machine and receives five numbers at the bottom of the screen, which the player crosses out on their card.
The goal is to achieve a Slingo: the player marks five numbers diagonally, vertically, or horizontally, and each Slingo win grants points, and the points depend on marking all lines on the card within the 20 spins. The fewer spins the players use, the more points they get. The player with the most points wins the game.
Bingo Roulette
The bingo roulette has much trickier rules than the other bingo games on our list. Unlike other bingo games where there are no limits to the number of tickets in a game, the Bingo Roulette only allows 96 tickets per game. The game starts, and the roulette ball spins, and when it stops, it will announce the bingo number, and if you have it on your card, you mark it with a chip. The first one to cover all five numbers on the strip wins the game.
How Many Ways Can You Win Bingo?
Depending on the bingo variety you opt to play, there are different winning options and possibilities. For example, the 90 ball bingo has three winning options: one line, two lines, and a full house. The 30 ball and blackout bingo varieties also have similar winning requirements. The 75 ball bingo and 80 ball bingo games are more entertaining as they often require specific patterns to win the game.
Bingo patterns
Here is a rundown of some of the most popular bingo patterns you need to win:
- Four corners – to win here, you need to cross the numbers on the four corners on the card
- Outer edge/Frame – you need to cross out the squares on the outer edges of the card, creating a frame to win.
- Multiple rows – to win here, you’ll need to cross out all the numbers in one, two, three, or four rows or columns. To be sure, you should check before the game starts.
- Letters – to win here, you’ll need to cross out the squares in a specific pattern shaped like a letter, for example, L, T, X, E, Z, or X.
- Wine glass – cross out the squares on your bingo card to create the shape of a wine glass.
- Kiss – to win here, and you need to cross out squares in the shape of a kiss.
How Can You Make Bingo More Fun
Now that you know more about the different bingo games, let’s talk about how you can make this game even more fun:
- Play different varieties of bingo games
- Play free bingo games
- Enter in bingo chat games
- Engage in chats with other players
- Visit varied bingo rooms and platforms
- Play your favorite music in the background
- Have your favorite snacks nearby
FAQ
How long do different bingo games last?
The different types of bingo games have different lengths; the 90 ball bingo game usually lasts about 10 minutes, with as little as 3 to 5 minutes. The average game length of a 75 ball bingo game is about 10 minutes. On the other hand, the 30 ball bingo game lasts about 3 minutes or less.
What are the luckiest bingo numbers?
Bingo is a game of chance, and the numbers are drawn entirely randomly. That is why there is no unique lucky number in bingo, no matter the bingo variety you opt to play.
How many unique bingo cards are possible?
There is a vast number of possible bingo cards, and these differ per the bingo-type. For example, the 75 ball bingo game has 5.5*1026 possible bingo combinations. To get a bit of perspective, there are an estimated 3*1026 stars in the universe.
How many numbers are called in a bingo game?
Again, this is subjective and depends on the bingo variety you choose. The maximum number of numbers in a 90 ball bingo is 90, in 75 ball bingo is 75, and so on.
How many games are in a bingo session?
It depends on the type of bingo you opt to play, as each game has a different length. Also, your bingo session depends on your free time and the available budget you can spend on bingo.
What are the odds of getting bingo?
The odds of getting a bingo depend on the game you choose to play, the number of other tickets you play with, and the number of players who enter the game.
️