Different bingo types

Bingo is bingo. It’s the same game the world over, and there are no variations. There are no differences. Once you know how to play, you are set for every game you might happen to come across – view best bingo online here.

Actually, this is all false. Bingo is not ‘just’ bingo. There are many different variations of the game that have been played and still are played, and it’s crucial to know which one you are playing to ensure that you understand the rules and can have the best chance of winning. We’re going to talk about the four main types of bingo so you can see the differences and perhaps even pick a favourite. 

30 Ball Bingo – Speed Bingo

30 ball bingo is the version of bingo that uses the least amount of balls. It’s not that common, and it’s more likely you’ll find it online than in a traditional bingo hall. The key to this game is the speed, which is why it is also know as ‘speed bingo’. There is nothing else that is quite as fast as this, so if you want bingo with a bit of added adrenalin injected, this is the game for you. The speed comes from the small number of balls, and the fact that there are nine numbers on each game card. 

Plus, there is only one prize in speed bingo, and that’s for the player who calls house first, so time really is of the essence. 

75 Ball Bingo

75 ball bingo is most popular in the US, and less so in other countries. As the name suggests, there are 75 balls in play for this one, and there are a variety of different prizes on offer for: first full row of numbers, a specific pattern (determined at the time of the game), and house itself. 

To play 75 ball bingo, you will need a 5×5 grid playing card. 24 of these square will have a number in them, but the central square is left blank. 

80 Ball Bingo

80 ball bingo didn’t actually exist until the online bingo games were invented, so it is online that this is played. In order to win at 80 ball bingo, the player must mark off all the numbers that will be shown in a certain pattern on their card. You’ll have a 4×4 card to play with, and each square will be filled with a number. 

90 Ball Bingo

90 ball bingo is the game with the highest number of balls, and it’s also the one that is played most often throughout the world, and that includes the UK. In this game, the numbers are displayed randomly on nine columns and five numbers in each of the three rows. So there are 15 numbers in total on each card. 

To win, you need to get either a full horizontal row, two full horizontal tows, and every number to make a house. These prizes are given in order, so the single row needs to be won before the double row can be, and so on.