What is blackout bingo?
In blackout bingo, also called coverall, a player wins only when every square on the card is marked. It's the longest pattern and the classic final round of a bingo night.
How long does it take?
On a 5x5 number card, a blackout often needs a large share of the 75 numbers before anyone wins. With word cards, the game length depends on how many words are in the calling list.
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Use a smaller grid, a shorter word list, or allow two squares per call. You can also set a call limit: if nobody wins within 50 calls, the closest card wins.
Blackout variations
- Half blackout: fill the top or bottom half
- Blackout on a 3x3 card for kids
- Progressive blackout: prize grows each week until won