Bingo is a game of matching numbers on a card against numbers drawn at random, and it is one of the simplest games to learn. This guide explains how the game is played, the common variants, the difference between computer-run and live bingo, and what to check before you play at VoodooDreams. Each round is decided by the draw, so no strategy changes the result.
Common bingo variants
Online bingo is usually played with 75-ball or 90-ball cards. The 75-ball version uses a 5 by 5 grid with a free centre square, and numbers from 1 to 75 are drawn one at a time. The 90-ball version uses cards with three rows of nine squares and numbers from 1 to 90.
Winning patterns vary between formats. Common ones are a single line, two lines and a full house, where every number on the card has been called. Some games add extra patterns or jackpots, so read the rules of each game before you join.
Variants and room formats can differ between games. Check which versions VoodooDreams offers, and read the rules shown for the one you pick before you buy cards.
How a bingo round works
Before a round, you choose how many cards to buy and at what price. Numbers are then drawn one at a time, and every card that contains the number is marked. The first pattern completed wins its prize.
If several players complete the same pattern on the same call, the rules of each game say how the prize is shared. The prize for each pattern is set by the game and shown in its rules before you play.
Bingo is a random game. The numbers drawn decide every result, and buying more cards does not change how the numbers are drawn.
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Computer-run bingo and live bingo
In computer-run bingo, a random number generator draws the numbers, and the round moves on at the game's own pace. Live bingo is hosted by a presenter who calls the numbers in real time on a video stream. The patterns are usually the same, but live rooms are slower and the chat with other players is a bigger part of the experience.
If you are interested in live dealer games, see the Live Casino guide and check which live games VoodooDreams offers.
Practical points before you play
Read the rules and the prize for each pattern before you buy cards. Choose a stake you are comfortable losing, and decide before you start how long you will play. If you need support, GamCare runs the National Gambling Helpline, and its website is at GamCare.
If you prefer to play on a phone or tablet, check the mobile version page for supported devices.
