75-Ball Bingo is one of the most common and widespread bingo variants out there. Its height in popularity occurred early in the 1940s, and most players still associate traditional bingo with it today. In today’s article, we’ll be taking a closer look at 75-Ball Bingo, providing you with a how-to-play guide in the process. Keep on reading to learn more and be sure to check out the brand new Bingo category on our site.
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Introducing 75-Ball Bingo
As you may have guessed, 75-Ball Bingo is a Bingo game variant which uses 75 bingo balls. It is one of the most popular variants of Bingo, particularly in the US but also across UK and European markets too.
75-ball bingo tickets feature a 5x5 number grid with five numbers across and five down. Each column of numbers is positioned beneath a letter and the word BINGO is shown along the top of the card. The layout contains random numbers grouped in size for ease of finding numbers. The layout is as follows:
- There are five numbers in the B column, numbered from 1 to 15.
- There are five numbers in the I column, numbered 16 through 30.
- There are in the N column, which ranges from 31 to 45, is separated by one black space. (Every card in the N row has a blank area in the middle that can be used by any player to finish their patterns.)
- There are five numbers in the G column, ranging from 46 to 60.
- There are five numbers in the O column, numbered 61 through 75.
The aim of the game is to be the first player to match their numbers with the numbers called in a specified pattern. But more on this later.
Popular 75-Ball Bingo Games on Spin Genie
At Spin Genie we offer a broad selection of 75-ball Bingo games including some of the most played and most popular variants. Featured below are some of our top picks:
Love Grows Bingo
This is a themed seasonal variant of 75-Ball Bingo which celebrates Valentine's day and all things love. Some providers may offer this variant all year round, but others will host this game as a special event during the season of love.
Country Roads Bingo
The 75-ball bingo variant that has gained popularity in the US is called Country Roads and has since become a smash hit with UK players too. With fewer balls than classic 90-ball bingo games, this game is speedier and offers community and progressive jackpots. It offers One Line and Full House prizes in addition to prizes for particular patterns.
75-Ball Bingo Guide
If you’ve played Bingo before then you won’t find it much of a challenge to play 75-Ball Bingo as the main difference is the lower amount of numbers, leading to a slightly faster pace of play.
How to Play 75-Ball Bingo
The game of 75-Ball Bingo plays out as follows:
- Purchase your Bingo card(s), you can purchase more than one card per game.
- When a number is called, check on your card to see if you have a match and mark it with your dauber. You have the choice to have the computer automatically enter your numbers for you when playing an online game. Although it's up to you, some players choose to dab their own tickets when playing online because it fosters a more involved atmosphere.
- The numbers that have been called are shown on a screen in a live hall. A portion of the screen on a lot of websites displays the last four to six numbers phoned.
- 75-Ball Bingo can be played with a single 5x5 card. Skilful live players can play up to twelve cards at a time, and you can play up to twelve cards at a time when playing online.
- In order to win at 75-ball bingo, players must mark numbers on the card in order to complete a predetermined pattern. Most commonly players who are the first to mark off a line and then all of the numbers (called a Full House), but there are also other layouts used in some variants such as ‘double line’, ‘X’, and ‘Blackout’.
75-Ball Bingo Patterns
As mentioned, the most common Bingo patterns you’ll find in 75-Ball Bingo are single lines and full house. However, other variants might have additional patterns such as:
- Double Line: Execute two complete lines that can be diagonal, across, or down.
- X: Finish the two diagonal lines on the card to form the shape of an "X."
- Blackout: Cover designated spaces on your card.
- Airplane: Mark off numbers in the shape of a plane.
- Champagne: Mark off numbers on the shape of a Champagne glass.
- Turtle: Mark off numbers in the shape of a turtle.
- L, T, and Z: Mark off numbers in the shape of the letter required.
- More Complex Options: Less frequently seen and far more complex bingo patterns include the ladder pattern, Sputnik pattern, and triple Bingo.
Try Out 75-Ball Bingo Today
75-Ball Bingo is one of the most popular bingo variants out there as it provides slightly faster gameplay than the traditional 90-Ball version. At Spin Genie you’ll find a whole host of bingo games including 75-Ball and 90-ball variants as well as 30-ball, and Jackpot Bingo too. Sign up and play today and always remember to gamble responsibly.
