Bingo halls and online offer numerous variations of Bingo, each offering different winning patterns based on daubing off numbers called out as they come up on your ticket.
These variations of the game can significantly change the pace and intensity of gameplay, heightening excitement as well as adding new strategies and marking patterns.
75-Ball
The 75-Ball variant of bingo is the most beloved version in America. Game cards feature a 5×5 grid of numbers excluding one center square for free play; seven numbers make up each row; 24 total numbers exist on a card, with the first person to complete two lines winning prizes, as well as patterns such as four corners or blackout awarding smaller awards.
Though there are numerous variations of this game, all follow similar basic rules. Players must match up numbers called out by a caller with those found on their game cards in an organized fashion; the winner is determined by being the first one to cross off all their numbers. Some variations even feature special symbols such as chairs, flags or checkmarks to add another layer of challenge for players; furthermore many offer jackpot prizes!
80-Ball
Although 80-ball bingo may seem less mainstream compared to its 75 and 90-ball counterparts, it remains one of the most beloved variations of this classic card game. It offers players various winning opportunities thanks to its varied card layout and payout structure – like creating lines of completed numbers across their single ticket in either horizontal, vertical or diagonal directions, or marking all four corners.
Players use a dauber to mark off called numbers whether playing online or live bingo, whether the numbers have been called out using color (such as blue 21 and yellow 30) when their number is read out by a caller and mark them off quickly in order to create desired patterns and achieve victory. It offers quick, engaging fun for newcomers as well as experienced pros alike!
50-Ball
The 50-Ball variation of bingo is immensely popular worldwide. Although its rules differ slightly from those found in its more well-known counterpart, 75-Ball bingo, players still mark off numbers when called out by marking off on their tickets and the first player who completes any pattern (either one line, two lines or full house) wins their prize (whether one or two lines. or full house).
At traditional clubs, players use a special dauber to mark off their tickets. When five numbers in a row have been daubed off successfully, players shout “Bingo!” The caller will stop selecting balls and check to verify if a ticket has won, before clearing their board for another game to begin.
At Mecca Bingo, we offer a selection of engaging bingo games. Enjoy Emoji Bingo or Burst Bingo to pop balloons! And in Rainbow Riches bingo you could even find yourself winning an eight-leaf clover! Players have the choice between auto-daubbing their cards online or manually marking off cards using a dauber to manually mark off cards manually!
Slingo
Slingo is an exciting bingo game that blends the thrills of slots with the nostalgia of bingo. While its outcome depends on chance alone, players may also earn prizes by fulfilling specific criteria; such as completing horizontal, vertical, or diagonal lines to earn them prizes.
Slingo involves using a card similar to traditional bingo grid, spinning slot reels beneath it and seeing if any numbers match up with those on your card. Furthermore, special symbols may appear that offer instant prizes or bonus features like jokers, gold coins and free spins.
Slingo games go beyond standard numbers by including special elements like the Joker, which acts as a wild symbol and can be used on any number in a column, and the Super Joker which awards an 1800 point bonus when used on all numbers in one card. Sometimes red highlighted’super squares’ appear for even greater bonuses!
