Online Bingo Game Types

Different Types of Bingo Games Online

One of the primary advantages to playing bingo online is the opportunity to take advantage of the wide array of different game types available. These types of bingo games would be difficult if not impossible to present in a land based venue. However, new players just getting a start with online bingo may feel overwhelmed with the amount of games available for them to play. Without a proper hold on the various types, players may become frustrated and disinterested. This article will serve as an overview of the various types of bingo available for play online.

Cover All Variety

This type of bingo is one of the simplest among the different types. In essence, the objective of the game is to fill every space on your card. This type of game takes the longest amount of time but the odds of getting bingo remain the same. If you are looking to get the most from your money, this will probably be the best game for you. You should be aware, however, that in cover all, the jackpot gets reduced if no one has achieved a win after the announcement of ball 41. The reduction is generally not very substantial but it can be surprising for players that are not expecting it.

Cross Variety

With this interesting type of bingo game, you must make a cross on your bingo card. There is only way to make a cross on a bingo card and it involves all of the spaces in the N column along with the cross section going through the free space horizontally. There is no jackpot reduction so this game may be a good choice for those wishing to play a longer game with a small bet. Unlike cover all, buying multiple cards can slightly increase your odds of winning.

Diamond Variety

Just as the name sounds, you must make a diamond on your bingo card. As in cross, this is not to say that the only spaces filled have to be the diamond. You may have any number of spaces filled as long as some of them form the desired diamond. The typical game involves filling the spaces of O3, G4, G2, N5, N1, I4, I2 and B3. There is a shorter variation of this game that only uses the spaces of O3, N5, N1 and B3 to make the diamond. In the shorter version, buying multiple cards greatly increases your odds.

Four Corners Variety

In this short type of bingo game, you simply fill each of the corners on your card. As this is one of the fastest varieties of bingo games available, buying multiple cards greatly increased your odds of obtaining a winning card. As in other selective game types, this is not to say that the only spaces filled have to be the four corners. You may have any number of spaces filled as long as some of them reside in each of the corners of your bingo card.