Bingo

75-BALL BINGO

75-Ball Bingo is the main type of bingo that is enjoyed in the North and South America. In this type of bingo, there are 75 balls and the cards are arranged in a 5x5 formation. 75- Ball bingo is the most popular type of bingo. Each of the 5 columns is represented by the letters that spell out the word Bingo – i.e., B-I-N-G or O and this element is incorporated into many of the chat games (so for those players who are used to playing 90-Ball Bingo, it’s an important fact to note!)

Each card has 25 squares with random spread of numbers ranging from 1 through 75. Labeled on the bottom of each card at Bingo Day is a identification code (see picture above) that you should use when contacting support with any specific problems or questions regarding a game.

Each game is based upon a set pattern that the player must complete in order to reach Bingo and win. If a pattern is “Static” the pattern is shaded on each card in order to help the player visualize more clearly what he/she needs to reach in order to complete the card and win. If a pattern is “Animated” there are multiple patterns that a player have the possibility to win by completing one of multiple patterns set for that game. At Bingo Day, there are over 6000 pattern arrangements.

As with all bingo games, the prize is awarded to the first player (or players) to complete the pattern necessary to win the game. At Bingo Day, we also have a special number called the “Balls to Jackpot” number. If the winner is able to reach the pattern within this given number of balls, then he will also win the jackpot (which is normally a progressive prize.)

90-BALL BINGO

90-Ball bingo is the traditional bingo game played mainly in the UK, Australia and Europe. This game is also called “Housie” and refers specifically to the 90-Ball bingo version. In this game, the cards are called “Tickets” and the layout of each ticket is 3x9. The tickets are sold in packets called “Cards” (yes, this can get a bit confusing…) and each Card contains 6 tickets. Each card (packet of tickets) contains all the numbers between 1 and 90 dispersed throughout the 6 tickets. In each of the three rows, out of the 9 spaces, 5 are filled with numbers (that can range from 1 through 90.) The rest of the spaces are left blank. When a card is played (that’s 6 tickets) a number is always daubed for each bingo call made.

In each game of 90-Ball bingo, there are three chances to win as there are always three winning patterns. The winner must reach 1 horizontal line, 2 horizontal lines or 3 horizontal lines (also known as a “Full House.”) There is a separate prize for each of the possible winning patterns. The game continues on until all three lines are achieved (and the main prize is won.) The jackpot can be won for any player that achieves a “Full House” (all 3 horizonal lines) within the “Balls to Jackpot” number that is shown for that game (again, that number signifies a certain number of balls that if a player wins before the amount of balls have been called, they win the Jackpot.)

All the house rules that Bingo Day operates under are available by clicking here and we recommend reviewing before you begin playing.