Although not as widely played as its 75 and 90 ball siblings, 80 ball bingo has earned a niche in online bingo following for bingo players looking for a unique twist on the bingo games. 80-ball bingo is ideal for enthusiasts who feel that 90-ball bingo is too slow and cumbersome to play, and who also think that 75-ball bingo is a little too traditional.
80-ball bingo cards feature a 4×4 grid layout containing a total of 16 numbers. Each of the four columns is presented in a different color, and the numbers themselves are divided into each of those four colors, with 20 numbers comprising each group.
The numbers 1 through 80 are used in a standard 80-ball bingo game. In a live hall, a bingo caller will call each number one at a time until the winning card/s are identified. The same goes for an online game, though the computer software will select the balls. During a game, each number will only be called out once.
When a number is called, locate it on your card and use your dabber to mark it. In an online game, you’ll likely have the option to have the computer auto-dab your numbers for you, or you can do it manually. Some players like to dab their own tickets when playing online because it creates more of an interactive feeling, but the choice is completely up to you.
In a live hall, there will be an electronic board or screen that displays what numbers have been called, which will assist you in keeping track of the balls in play. Online, many bingo sites will have an area on the screen that show the last 4-6 numbers called. In 80-ball bingo, the call board contains five rows of sixteen numbers, which are also represented by the four colors containing the 20 number intervals.
Much like 75-ball bingo, there are multiple winning patterns used in most 80-ball games depending on how your provider has structured the round. Some examples include:
The amount you can win is typically determined by how much the price of each ticket was and also by how many players are participating. The higher the price of a ticket and the more players that are involved in the game, the higher the prize money will be. Many halls and online providers will have guarantees attached to some of their games, which ensures that a designated minimum amount of prize money will be offered to the winners regardless of how many players are in the game.
Most importantly, don’t forget that bingo is ultimately about having fun, so find the 80-ball games that you enjoy the most and you’ll never find yourself unhappy with a session.
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