Bingo: Rules and How to Play
Bingo is a number game for 1 to 100 players that takes about 15 minutes. Mark called numbers on your card and complete a line to win. Free, in-browser, and built for large groups.
Setup
- One to 100 players. Even in a large group, every player is automatically dealt a unique card.
- Each card is a 5x5 grid split into columns B, I, N, G, O. Column B uses 1-15, I uses 16-30, N uses 31-45, G uses 46-60, and O uses 61-75. The center square is a free space, already marked.
- Party settings let you choose automatic or manual marking (automatic is the default), and automatic or manual number calling (manual is the default — the host presses Next number).
How to play
- When the host presses Next number, one number from 1-75 is revealed, never repeating. Called numbers stay visible in a list for everyone.
- If the number is on your card, it gets marked. With automatic marking on, this happens for you.
- Being one square away from a line is called Reach. The number of players on reach or already at Bingo is visible to everyone, but nobody's actual card is shown to others.
Winning and scoring
- Completing any row, column, or diagonal (including the free space) is a Bingo.
- Players are ranked by the order they get Bingo. Ties on the same call share the same place.
- If all 75 numbers are called before someone gets Bingo, remaining players tie for last place and the game ends.
- Playing solo just records whether you reached Bingo.
Defaults on this site
| Item | Default on this site |
|---|---|
| Players | 1–100 players (set automatically by the party size) |
| Turn time limit | None by default (the host can set 30 or 60 seconds) |
| If someone drops mid-game | Reopening on the same device returns you to your seat. If you do not return, the CPU plays in your place. |
| Draws | In ranked play, a draw counts as halfway between a win and a loss for your rating. |
| Source of the rules | Based on the standard reference rules |
Rules supervised by Qdan, Inc. (based on the standard reference rules)
House rules
Defaults follow the standard reference rules. The party can change these.
| Name | Description | Default | Changeable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-mark | Automatically marks called numbers on your own card. Turn off to mark squares yourself. | On | Yes |
| Auto-advance numbers | Calls the next number automatically every set number of seconds. 0 means the host calls manually. | Manual (0s) | Yes |
Terms
- Reach
- One square away from completing a line.
- Free space
- The card's center square, marked from the start.
FAQ
Who can see reach status?
The number of players on reach or at Bingo, and who they are, is visible to everyone — but nobody's actual card is shown to others.
What if two players get Bingo at once?
Players who complete a line on the same call share the same place.
Can numbers repeat?
No, each of the 75 numbers is called at most once.
Can I mark my own card manually?
Yes — turn off auto-mark and tap the matching square yourself when a number is called.
Play now with these rules
Last updated 2026-09-23 · Run by Qdan, Inc.