Bingo is a number-matching game: you hold a card, numbers are drawn at random, and you mark what appears. For the grand ivy bingo, the useful questions are which versions of the game exist, how a round works and what to check at The Grand Ivy before you buy a card.
Common bingo variants
Online bingo comes in a few standard forms. These are common variants across the market, so check what The Grand Ivy offers before you plan to play.
- 75-ball bingo: the card is a grid of 25 squares, and rounds usually end on a line or a pattern.
- 90-ball bingo: the card has three rows and the game is played in stages: one line, two lines, then a full house.
- Speed and quick-play rooms: the same rules with a faster draw, which means your money can leave your balance faster too.
- Slingo: a hybrid of bingo and slots, covered on our Slingo page.
Bingo rules in short
A game starts when enough cards are sold or a set time arrives, depending on the room. Each draw announces one number, and you mark it on your card if it appears. Many online rooms mark numbers for you, so you can watch the game without doing anything.
In 75-ball bingo you win by completing the pattern named for that round. In 90-ball bingo the three prizes come in order: a line, two lines and a full house. If two players finish on the same draw, the prize is normally shared. The ticket price, the prize and the pattern are shown in each room, so read them before you buy a card.
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RNG bingo and live-hosted bingo
In standard online bingo a random number generator draws the numbers, and the game runs on its own. A live-hosted game has a presenter who calls the numbers and chats with players, which changes the pace and the atmosphere but not the odds. For other live games, see the live casino page.
Practical points
Decide on a spend limit before you join a room and keep to it, and choose a card price you are comfortable losing. Buying more cards raises what you spend on each game, not your certainty of a prize. Bonus terms differ by offer, so read the welcome bonus page; T&Cs apply. You can also read about the mobile version if you plan to play on a phone.
