Combination bingo

Combination Bingo can be played in both 95 and 75 ball bingo. It allows participants to play more than one pattern or variation at the same time, increasing winning opportunities.

When playing combinations in 75 ball bingo, participants can win via the following:

Matching the numbers revealed in either a vertical, horizontal or diagonal line, this is the basic winning rule in 75 ball bingo and still applies when playing combination bingo.
Matching the numbers in the four corners of the card will win.
Matching combinations such as that in a X shape and an outer square, which is all the numbers around the edge of the card.
Blackouts can also win in combination bingo, this is when all the squares on the player’s score card are covered.

If playing combination bingo in the 90 ball version, which is a 9 by 3 card, the ways in which one wins are slightly different.

One line phase. This is where players match all numbers in one horizontal line.
Alternatively players can win with a two line. This is when two different lines are completely matched horizontally.
The final winning combination is named a full house. All three lines must be matched completely.

Those wishing to increase their chances of winning are also able in combination bingo to purchase more than one card, therefore increasing the chances of winning. However, the winning rates of payouts in this pattern version tend to be lower than others given. There are more ways in which a player can win.

If players want to participate in a combination game it is best to seek those that allow entrants to sign up before the game has commenced as these seem to have the highest payouts due to popularity.