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Bingo 230: Bingo Games |
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One of the fun things about bingo is that there are a number of different variations and types of bingo games you can play. The game is basically very easy but you should review the different types of bingo games out there so you can get the most out of your experience. The variety of bingo games is discussed in this course. |
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When people think of bingo they usually think of the traditional bingo game, or regular bingo. A classic bingo card has 5 columns and 5 rows with a total of 25 number spaces. The letters B-I-N-G-O are listed at the top of the card with one letter above each column. The numbers usually range from 1 to 75. The object of the game, and virtually any bingo game, is to match your combinations of letter and number with those being called. In order to win the game you need to get matching numbers in a certain pattern on your card. In traditional bingo the winning patterns are usually five spaces aligned in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal row. |
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Pattern bingo games are like traditional games except the patterns are more complicated. The pattern may be all four corners, x-patterns, blackouts, or some other variation. A blackout pattern is where every space on the bingo card is filled. |
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Sometimes players can play variety of games using the same bingo card. There are called combination bingo games. Once a player wins the first game in the combination, a new type of game is then started with no change in bingo cards. |
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In a progressive bingo game, there isn't always a winner. The jackpot continues to grow until someone wins. The patterns in progressive games are more difficult to achieve than traditional bingo and there are fewer numbers being called out. If no one wins within the specified time than the jackpot stays and builds for the next progressive bingo round. |
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There are an endless number of possible bingo variations. You may find games with differently shaped cards or pictures instead of numbers. Regardless, the games mentioned above should give you a solid background to be familiar with any game you happen to come across. |
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