What is Bingo and Its Types

Bingo is a game based on chance, which is considered to be a fun, social, and low-cost game that can be enjoyed by a large number of players. Originally bingo was a game played in a physical setting, with a bingo ball machine, but as time progressed, playing bingo online became the new norm.

Variations of bingo can be found in many other games. A lot of the time, these games are played because they have the aspect of gambling in them. For example, slot games are now a game that people play while in casinos. However, even slot games have their own online variation, such as the starburst slot.

Types of Bingo Games

There are several different types of online bingo options. The game can differ from site to site. The network site that the bingo website belongs to can also be the reason why the online bingo that you play may differ from the others. But the most common types of games available are:

  • 30 ball bingo
  • 75 ball bingo
  • 80 ball bingo
  • 90 ball bingo

Nearly every bingo site has the same rules, but the name of the games, as well as their themes, may defer from each other.

30 Ball Bingo

This bingo game is fast-paced and features a grid of 3×3, which has nine numbers on it. The aim of this game is to be the first one to mark all of the nine numbers. Only the first prize winner gets something in this game.

75 Ball Bingo

The 75-ball bingo is known as the pattern bingo. This game of bingo features a grid of 5×5 and contains numbers that range from 1 to 75. There is sometimes a game offer known as coverall game, but usually, the person who is able to mark off the pattern before anyone else wins. The patterns can be marked horizontally, vertically, or even diagonally.

80 Ball Bingo

This 80-ball bingo game is known as the coverall bingo. You will be given a grid of 4×4, and the numbers will range from 1 to 80. The first person who is able to mark off 16 numbers will be the winner. There will only one winner in this game.

90 Ball Bingo

The 90-ball bingo game is known as the traditional game. The game is played on a grid of 9×3, and the numbers available on the grid will be up to 15, ranging from 1 to 90. Normally there are up to three prizes available for this game, two lines and then a full house. 

The prizes will increase as the game goes on. The two-line prizes are any line of the grid unless some other rule is stated. Someone is considered a full house winner once they have off all the 15 numbers on the grid.

Conclusion

Bingo is a fun game enjoyed by the youth and adults. While cartoons have given the young generation the false idea of bingo only being played by old people, online exposure to it has allowed a more diverse group of people to become a part of it.

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