Bingo Surfer
  • Online Bingo
  • Bingo Games
  • Bingo Rules
  • Bingo Tips
  • Bingo Bonus
  • Bingo Strategies
  • Bingo Variants
  • Contact

Different Types of Bingo Games Explained

Posted on February 17 by Bingo Surfer in bingo No Comments
Home» bingo » Different Types of Bingo Games Explained

With so many millions coming to the online bingo games, along with those millions are many that are somewhat new to the bingo games. So we are here to share with everyone and teach you how to play all the different types of bingo games, because it really does not matter if you’re playing bingo online, internet bingo, or a live bingo game, it’s usually all the same types of bingo.

The first bingo game is called cover all. This is a very simple and online bingo game, because all you have to do is literally cover all the numbers on your bingo card and you win. So the idea is to completely fill your bingo card. This is usually the longest game because they have to call out so many numbers, though the odds are all the same so no real need to go out and purchase extra bingo cards. Though, you will need to note that in this game if someone has not hit bingo after the 41st ball is called the jackpot will be reduced.

Cross is the next game that is literally making a cross on the bingo card. So it’s all the numbers in the N column, and then the numbers going from B3, I3, the free space, G3, and O3. This forms a simple cross.

Diamond is another online bingo game where you have to literally make a diamond on your bingo card. This would end up being B3, I2, I4, N1, N5, G2, G4, and O3. While a shorter version of this game is just filling in four numbers being B3, N1, N5, O3. Typically these games are quick and since there are so few numbers called, it’s a good idea to try to get a few extra bingo cards for this type of bingo games.

Four Corners is another game that is literally just filling in the four corners on the bingo card. These spaces are B1, B5, O1, and O5, and usually this is a very fast online bingo game as well.

For regular online bingo the normal ways to win are to either get five numbers in a row either vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. Any of those three types, and you get them before anyone else, then you are the jackpot winner.

Last type of game that is played in online bingo is called the winner’s circle. This is all the numbers in columns B and O and the first and last of I, N and G.

This is the basic games that you will be seeing when playing any type of internet bingo, online bingo, or regular land bingo. The different types of bingo game keeps things interesting, unique and always keeping things challenging to win that jackpot. Though, you can also take in some different kinds of strategies with you into different type of online bingo games. Remember the most important thing to keep in mind when playing online bingo is to have lots of fun.

By Hunter Crowell
Hunter Crowell is a researcher, an avid Internet bingo player and the creator of the Play Internet Bingo, a web site setup to help Internet Bingo players learn about the game and the best places to play online. http://www.play-internet-bingo.com

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

How To Play Bingo

Latest Articles

  • Why UK bingo is one of the most beloved online forms of gambling
  • Bingo Boosts Your Brain Power
  • Good reasons to play online bingo
  • Why Online Bingo is so popular?
  • Fun With More Bingo Games
  • Why Going Online Is the New Way to Play Bingo

Popular Articles

  • Fun With More Bingo Games
  • Bingo Boosts Your Brain Power
  • Why Going Online Is the New Way to Play Bingo
  • The Financial Possibilities of Playing Bingo
  • The Anti Smoking Ban Has Throttled the Bingo Hall

Did you know that …

... there are two types of bingo played around the world?

North America plays 75-ball bingo on a 5x5 card with the centre square usually marked 'free'. In the UK, parts of Europe, Australia and parts of South America they play a 90-ball game, marked on a 9x3 card. Both types of bingo are prominent online.

Unlike balls used in regular bingo halls, online bingo sites use a random number generator. The online bingo play works almost exactly like playing online poker or online casino games with everything being virtual. Most bingo halls also offer links to online poker and casino offerings. One notable feature of online bingo is the chat functionality that gives the opportunity to interact with other players.

Useful Tips

If you are going to try online bingo for the first time look for the best no deposit bingo and free bingo sites. Experience the game with the calm deriving from the awareness that you are not risking your own money, nevertheless you can win some good bucks.

Progressive jackpot bingo games offer high value cash prizes. The jackpot is accumulated over a period of time, often taken from payments made to play smaller games. Usually as each new card pattern emerges, the pattern will have a number defining the amount of calls needed to claim the Jackpot. If players obtain a Bingo in this amount of calls or less then they will win the Progressive Jackpot. But rules are different for the different online bingo halls, so check before playing.

(c) Bingo Surfer