Any line
Complete any row, column or diagonal.
Use this pattern with the callerBingo winning patterns
Choose a pattern for your game, draw your own, or print the library to show your players. Every pattern works with the free caller.
Draw your own pattern
Select the squares players must mark. Use Tab and Space on a keyboard. Your custom pattern is included in the PDF.
These diagrams show one example. Any-line, two-line, stamp, kite and six-pack patterns have more than one valid position. The FREE square counts as marked.
Any row
Complete any horizontal row.
Use this pattern with the callerAny column
Complete any vertical column.
Use this pattern with the callerA diagonal
Complete either diagonal.
Use this pattern with the callerTwo lines
Complete any two different rows, columns or diagonals.
Use this pattern with the callerFour corners
Mark the four corner squares.
Use this pattern with the callerX shape
Complete both diagonals.
Use this pattern with the callerLetter T
Complete the top row and middle column.
Use this pattern with the callerLetter L
Complete the left column and bottom row.
Use this pattern with the callerPlus sign
Complete the middle row and middle column.
Use this pattern with the callerPicture frame
Mark every square along the outside edge.
Use this pattern with the callerPostage stamp (any corner)
Mark a two-by-two block in any corner.
Use this pattern with the callerPostage stamp (top right)
Mark the two-by-two block in the top right corner.
Use this pattern with the callerKite
Mark a two-by-two corner block and its long diagonal.
Use this pattern with the callerDiamond
Mark the diamond joining the four side midpoints.
Use this pattern with the callerSix pack
Mark any two-by-three or three-by-two rectangle.
Use this pattern with the callerBlackout (every square)
Mark every square on the card.
Use this pattern with the callerHow to use a pattern in your game
- Pick a pattern from the library, or draw your own on a grid from 3×3 to 7×7.
- Show it to players. Print the pattern sheet, or show the caller on a screen: the pattern you play for is named next to the board.
- Call the game with Use this pattern with the caller. When a player claims bingo, the caller checks their card against that pattern.
Patterns explained
- Any line, row, column, diagonal. The quickest games. A line can run any direction unless you say “rows only”.
- Two lines. Any two different lines on the same card; a good middle round.
- Four corners, X, T, L, plus sign. Shape games that take a little longer.
- Picture frame, diamond, kite, six pack, postage stamp. Classic hall patterns for variety.
- Blackout. Every square. The longest game; a good final round.
Lines, stamps, kites and six packs can sit in more than one position on the card; the diagrams show one example and the caller accepts any valid position.
Example
How long is each round? For a single 75-ball card, any line takes an average of 41.3 calls (median 42) over 5,000 simulated games, while a blackout takes an average of 73.0 calls (median 74) over 5,000 simulated games. Wizard of Odds publishes 41.37 and 72.96 for the same two games (source).
Printing tips and limits
- The pattern sheet PDF prints every pattern in the library plus your custom pattern.
- Some patterns need an odd grid (T, plus, diamond) or at least 4×4 (stamps, kite). The library only offers patterns that fit the grid you choose.
- For card counts and round lengths, see how many bingo cards do I need.
Questions
What are the most common bingo patterns?
Any line (a row, a column or a diagonal), four corners, X, picture frame, postage stamp and blackout. A blackout, also called cover-all, means every square on the card.
How many lines are on a 5×5 card?
Twelve: five rows, five columns and two diagonals. The FREE space in the middle counts as marked, so lines through it need only four calls.
What is a postage stamp in bingo?
A two-by-two block of four squares. Some games accept any corner; others use only the top right corner. Both versions are in the library.
What patterns are used in 90-ball bingo?
One line, two lines on the same ticket, and full house (all 15 numbers). Four corners is a common extra: the first and last numbers of the top and bottom rows.
Can I make my own pattern?
Yes. Use Draw your own pattern to pick the squares, then print it or send it to the caller with Use this pattern with the caller.
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