Bingo
75-ball bingo
Classic North American bingo: 5 x 5 cards, lines to complete and pattern games.
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Bingo
A social game, in the hall or online. Our pages explain how a game runs, the winning patterns and what sets each format apart.
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90-ball bingo
90-number bingo played on a Canadian network, with players from several provinces.
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Bingo Solo
75-ball bingo played on your own, with no waiting for other players and fixed prizes.
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Kinzo
A bingo-style game played in person: 15-number grids from 1 to 90 and several games per session.
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Bingo en réseau
Bingo played in linked halls; profits go to non-profit organizations.
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Understanding Bingo
In bingo, each player gets one or more cards of numbers. A caller or an automated system announces numbers drawn at random, and the first player to complete the required pattern, whether a line, the four corners or a full card, wins the prize. The more cards you play, the better your chances, but the more you spend. Formats differ between halls and online versions; we describe how they work without quoting unconfirmed amounts.
Bingo’s friendly side does not stop an evening from costing more than planned, especially when you add cards along the way. Decide how many cards you will play before you start. See our Responsible gaming page for more guidelines.