Bingo cards consists of five numbers under each letter for a total of twenty five squares.
Bingo consists of players marking either paper or cardboard cards as matching numbers are heard among random numbers that are called out for all players. Numbers on the players' cards are broken down into five rows of five spaces, each under B, I, N, G, or O, with a free space in the center of the card. Bingo allows for several different versions of game play for a winning card.
Line Bingo
Line bingo is one option for card marking. In line bingo, a line is formed to create a winning bingo card. The line can be horizontal, diagonal, or vertical. The line may include the free spot in the center of the card.
T-Bingo
T-Bingo requires a t shape to be marked for a winning bingo card. The T may be formed right-side up, which would include all of column N to be marked, along with the top row of numbers. An upside down T is also considered a winning card, which again consists of the entire row N along with the bottom row of numbers. A third option is the side T, which would require the center row of numbers along with either the entire B or O column to be filled.
U-Bingo
U Bingo requires the formation of an U for a winning bingo card. The U shape can also be right-side up, upside down, or sideways. For a right-side up U, the entire bottom row must be marked, along with the entire B and O columns. For an upside down U, the top row should be marked, along with columns B and O. A sideways U is formed when either the B or O column is marked along with the top or bottom row of numbers.
Square Bingo
Square bingo is simply played by marking a square around the outside of the bingo card. This would mean filling up the top and bottom rows of numbers along with both the B and O columns.
Blackout Bingo
Blackout bingo is the hardest and longest of all bingo games. In blackout bingo, the entire card of twenty five squares must be marked in order to have a win.
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