We are not just loving bingo just because bingo balls end up as good patterns on our pants. There’s much more, from the exciting gameplays to the lingo. Enjoyed by millions around the globe, bingo is known as a centuries-old pastime. All thanks to the combination of bingo balls, cards, and a little touch of chance (in our case, a touch of cheekiness as well). While the game was previously restricted to bingo halls, now you get to engage in a round or two online. But it’s a fact; the excitement is doubled when you know the rules of the game. If you’re new and want to know how to play bingo, then we got you covered.
With this quick and easy-to-understand how to play bingo guide, chances are that you will emerge as a bingo maestro, mastering all the basics. We cover the bingo gameplay, bingo lingos as well as some tips and tricks that will help you make the most out of your games. Pull up your pants and let’s get started!
Before you get to the actual rules of how to play bingo, it might be important to know the setup of bingo games. Reasons? To understand why these items are present in the game and how they join together to give you the exciting bingo game! You must already know some of these, but a little refresher wouldn’t do any harm!
Alright, first thing’s first. The basic element of bingo games is obviously the balls. These colourful, numbered balls are key to a round of bingo as they are the ones that will determine which number has been drawn. In bingo halls, the balls are shuffled into a bingo cage and then drawn, one at a time, by the caller. But is there a bingo cage in online bingo? Sort of! Online bingo games are driven by an RNG (Random Number Generator), which makes the outcome of each draw random and fair. RNG cannot be fixed and is a reliable software for drawing results in games of chances like bingo!
He who draws and calls the number on the bingo balls is called the bingo caller! To be honest, no bingo game is complete without the caller. Coupled with the lingo, they add a little funny and extra excitement each time a new number is drawn. While some rooms have automated this with digital bingo callers, nothing replaces the actual calls of the caller when he announces the last number on your card. Online bingo games feature callers as well, that make sure not to miss on the lingos as well.
You simply cannot play bingo if you don’t have your bingo cards handy! These are often purchased at a price, considered your wager on the game. Whether you grab one or six in one go, the numbers are always random. Based on the variation, the bingo card may vary, offering between 5 rows and columns to 3 rows and 9 columns. While the rules are similar, bingo cards can host special bonus prizes, such as pattern jackpots on 75-ball bingos… we’ll get to that in a few on this bingo guide! Online bingo lets you purchase cards just as in a bingo hall. The little extra? You can get some on pre-buys!
Can’t learn how to play bingo without the dabber! In bingo halls, you would grab a dabber to mark the numbers on your card, if they are called, of course. But why a dabber? It’s simply easier to mark numbers with it and it does not cover the number totally, which allows the callers to verify the ticket in case you win. But there are no dabbers online. In online bingo, the numbers are dabbed automatically as they are called. It’s definitely convenient since you have no chance of missing to dab the number (Happened to us a lot of time… a lot!)
Jackpots… the word itself instantly elevates the game in our eyes. Because we simply love jackpots! Who doesn’t? In bingo, players who manage to complete lines win prizes, ranging from tangible gifts to cash prizes. Special bonus prizes can be granted to those who manage to fulfil a special requirement. Online bingo is no different. Players completing lines win prizes but those who manage to win full-houses or complete the required bonus pattern or win the lucky number have chances of triggering a special jackpot. What’s even exciting is that some jackpots are progressive; they increase each time a player purchases a ticket for the same game. And they don’t stop increasing until… yep until they are triggered!
In a nutshell, bingo aims to mark off numbers on your card if that number is drawn by the caller until you complete a line. Completing lines earns you rewards. Simple, right?
It’s a fact when you learn how to play bingo, there are many variations of online bingo, some even combining the fun of slots and bingo (called Slingo Bingo). But in the end, the rules are similar for all, just the ways of winning differ! “But that doesn’t sound so exciting, Lucky Pants Bingo!” Rightly so… in words, it won’t translate the fun of bingo. Not every time will your card have the numbers and each time a new number is called, it gets your adrenaline pumping. That’s the excitement of bingo. Numbers will continue to be called until someone has crossed off all the numbers for one line. You or someone else, every bingo game is guaranteed to have winners! Even if you’re not winning, never forget your bingo etiquettes. Not sure what are those? Our Bingo Do’s and Don’ts highlight them all.
Each bingo variation changes the number of winners, how they win, and a few items as well. The general rule of marking off numbers stays the same though! On this bingo guide, the following highlights the rules and how to play bingo in different versions.
Say yes to not one or two but 90 balls in this version of bingo! 90-ball bingo is the most common version of bingo. For this variation, bingo cards feature three rows and nine columns. Each row will feature five numbers. The aim is the same, to mark off the numbers if they are called. Managed to mark all five numbers in one of the rows? Congrats!! You’ve won the 1st Line. A player wins the first line only if they are the first one to win it and all their numbers were drawn. Once the prize for 1st Line is paid, the game resumes for the 2nd Line prize. At this stage, if you completed 1 line, no prize will be awarded. The first player to reach two completed lines wins. After the 2nd Line prize is given, it’s time for the Full House, the first player to reach three completed lines. Full Houses are usually the highest prize of the game.
Here comes the 75-ball bingo game, which adds a lot more rows to the bingo card. It is a must-know when you’re learning how to play bingo. On 75-ball, the card is a 5x5 card where the middlebox is a “FREE” space. Don’t worry about it, it’s there just for the show. There are two ways to play 75-ball bingo. One is played similar to 90-ball bingo, where each row completed will bring 1st line, 2nd line, 3rd line, 4th line and Full house prizes accordingly. When played this style, it is nicknamed Swedish Bingo as well. The other way is to complete patterns. At the start of the game, a pattern is determined on the card and players who manage to mark off numbers in the given pattern wins the prize. In this version, there’s only the full house prize.
A rare piece that is not available everywhere but lucky for you, Lucky Pants Bingo got this one in the pants! 50-ball bingo is closely related to 90-ball bingo… the difference is the fast-paced gameplay. So, if turbo-style bingo gameplay is your thing, then this version is for you. The bingo cards will feature only 2 lines and numbers range between 1 and 50 only. Fewer numbers, fewer lines, faster gameplays… everything set to bring another level of excitement!
Another variation to know when playing bingo, one that mimics the highly entertaining 75-ball bingo game. This time, there are 4 columns instead of 5 and there’s no “FREE” box available. You may win up to 4 Lines, known as the Full House, or complete patterns as well to grab away the bumper prizes. Each column will feature a specific range of numbers. Column 1 offers numbers 1 to 20. Column 2 displays 21 to 40. Column 3 gives out 41 to 60 while Column 4 gives 61 to 80.
What if we told you there’s a combo of slots and bingo which got the clever name, Slingo! This version was popularized in the US and now becomes a sensation in the UK as well. Slingo games feature elements from both slots and bingo games. You will see reels and bingo cards as well. While in a traditional bingo game, the balls determine which number is marked, on Slingo, a selection of reels will do the work. They will spin to display symbols and these symbols are marked on the bingo card. Loads of variations of Slingo are existent, each more entertaining than the other. Feel free to browse through our library of Slingo bingo games to start around.
Yep, there’s no end in sight when it comes to the ways to reinvent a bingo game with some exciting new rules. The basics stay the same and changes are only to the card and winning rules, set to bring more thrill than ever. At Lucky Pants Bingo, you can find more variations such as 40-ball, 52-ball and more! Browse our bingo lobby and bingo schedules to discover when the next game is starting!
Can’t complete a guide on how to play bingo without knowing how does one round take place. A traditional round of bingo is very straightforward. Pick the room you want, taking into consideration which bingo game is being played, the minimum price of tickets and jackpots. At the start of the game, you are given some minutes to grab your tickets! At Lucky Pants Bingo, the clever system helps you adjust the number of tickets you want with a slider. Easy! Once that lapses, the game starts and the caller will draw balls, with matching numbers on your cards, if any, would automatically be dabbed.
If a line is won, the game pauses and the rewards are awarded before resuming for the next line win! When the full house is won, the game resets and a new round is ready to begin! Now that you know how to play bingo, it might be time to get started with some rounds!
What makes bingo a little bit more special at Lucky Pants Bingo? A bunch of funny, entertaining, and joyful peeps join peak bingo hours to entertain players. These chat hosts will bring lively conversations to the rooms, entertain you with top banter and even start chat games where you could win special prizes for participating! Some chat games also grant bonus cash, free spins, and extra bingo tickets to bring you more chances of winning! As a little bonus, here's a chart that features common acronyms used in chat games and bingo. It’s gonna be GG!
When lingos are chosen for a situation, it makes things even more entertaining! When that’s the case, then why should bingo be left out? Each number in bingo come with a lingo, which has been chosen based on sarcasm, roasts, fact or just to make it sound better. Like, imagine a round of bingo calling simply, “Seventeen!” But with the lingo, it's “Seventeen – Dancing Queen!” And that’s enough to get us to hum Abba’s Dancing Queen while “having the time of our life… oooo!”
It can be tricky to memorise 90 bingo lingos if you’re trying to match the caller or because your mates are coming over for bingo night. Luckily, we’ve patched this chart of lingos which will surely be handy. Whether you’re just reading for entertainment or going to put it to practice, bingo lingos are always the soul to bingo.
We know it. At this stage, you might be wondering, “well, all that sounds amazing… but can I win at bingo?” The straightforward answer is, “Yes!”
Like all games of chance, bingo can also bring wins to the player on random occasions. The good thing about all bingo games is that there’s a guarantee to have winners. How? Because the bingo balls will keep on being drawn until there are the first winners. If all balls are drawn and there are still no winners, then players probably missed dabbing some numbers. The odds of winning a bingo round, however, is determined by 2 factors;
The more cards present in the game, the lower the odds of winning. The fewer the number of balls, the quicker the game will be! This is why Best Odds Bingo allows only a fixed level of players in the room at a time and each is given the same number of cards worth the same price to give everyone equal chances of winning.
Is there a way to fix the game so that the house or players win more often? Not really. Online bingo is driven by a Random Number Generator, which cannot be fixed, and all outcomes are always at random. You might come across much online software claiming to fix the game in your favour. These are fraudulent and never work.
Surely there’s no strategy or some tricks that will guarantee you a win on bingo games but these tips on this guide to bingo might be useful when playing bingo since they either control your gaming, lets you enjoy the game at your comfort or reduces the losses.
Be Part Of Chat Games: Chat games are a great way to replenish your bonuses and claim some extra cards to play for free. It doesn’t cost extra wagers to take part in them and who knows, if you’re lucky, you might be winning some free bonuses!
Get The Rules Right: Things might just get messy if you’re playing 90-ball bingo but think the rules are for 75-ball bingo, so you end up looking for patterns. As such, it is very important to get the rules of the game right and to understand the aim and how to win the bingo game. Lucky Pants Bingo also offers tips on how to stay sharp when playing bingo. Apply those tricks on your next game!
Best Odds Bingo Games: It’s a fact! Best Odds Bingo (BOB) are incredibly fair! Everyone stands equal chances of winning. No one can grab loads of cards and have higher chances of winning… with Best Odds Bingo, everyone stands on the level and with the same number of cards.
Set A Bingo Budget:?Never spend more than you can afford. Always purchase cards that come at a price that falls within your budget. Bingo cards usually start from 0.01p and increase based on the room limits. Only go for high roller rooms if your budget allows you to do so. Not sure if you’re exceeding your limits in wagering? Lucky Pants Bingo offers a range of useful tools that can control your gaming and let you play more comfortably.
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With the evolution of bingo coming a long way, we won’t know the exact reasons but something tells us that it is all about the excitement that bingo games offer. Who wouldn’t love the idea of a simple game leaving you on the edge of your seats, while each round gets your adrenaline rushing? We’re just like you, always up for something thrilling. So, a bingo game sounds like a good deal, a deal worth loving!
And it’s not just about the thrill. Bingo games can also give you some extra prizes if you’re lucky. With seasonal offers, you might also win tangible gifts for playing bingo. And not to forget jackpots which are known to reach up to £10,000 in some rooms, ready for the lucky player. Of course, these are but two of the many reasons why players love bingo. Need to hear it from the players to believe? Here’s what our bingo community is saying…
Congrats! You have just passed your bingo apprenticeship! To become a pro, you simply need to put your newly acquired knowledge on how to play bingo to practice. Head to one of the most entertaining bingo rooms at Lucky Pants Bingo and start filling your bingo cards. There’s a variety of bingo rooms, from the popular Britain’s Got Talent room to the incredible and exclusive Naughty 90. Chances are that you will now experience bingo in its full, glorious splendour!
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