A Bingo Card usually features a 5×5 grid with each column corresponding to a letter in the word “BINGO.” Each column contains a specific range of numbers: the “B” column has numbers from 1 to 15, the “I” column from 16 to 30, the “N” column from 31 to 45 (with the center space often marked as a free space), the “G” column from 46 to 60, and the “O” column from 61 to 75. Players receive these cards before the game begins and mark off numbers as they are called out. The objective is to achieve a specific pattern, such as a line, diagonal, or full card, depending on the game’s rules.
Bingo Card Example
For example, if a player has the Bingo Card with the numbers 5, 18, 34, 52, and 67 in their respective columns, and the game host calls out the number 18, that player would mark that number on their card, working towards completing the winning pattern.