How blackout works
- 1Choose the blackout pattern before the first call.
- 2Call numbers as usual. Players mark every match.
- 3The first player with all 24 squares marked calls bingo.
- 4The game checks the card against every call.
Blackout bingo: cover the whole card
Blackout, also called coverall, is bingo's longest game: you have to mark every square on the card. It's the big finish of most bingo nights, usually with the biggest prize.
How it works
Ready in about a minute
- 01
Open LiveBingo on a TV, a laptop or a projector. The screen shows a six-digit code and a QR code.
- 02
Everyone scans the QR or types the code at FreeLiveBingo.com and gets their own card on their phone.
- 03
The TV calls, called squares light up on every card, and the game checks each bingo.
Tips for hosting it
Save it for last
It's the longest game, and the best finale.
Biggest prize
Players expect it.
Keep the pace up
Call steadily; a spoken caller helps.
Questions
Good to know
What is blackout bingo?
A game where you have to cover every square on your card to win, also called coverall.
How long does blackout take?
Much longer than a single line: in 75-ball bingo, most of the balls are usually called before someone wins.
Does the free space count?
Yes. You mark the other 24 squares.
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Call the first number tonight
Open it on the TV, share the code, and every phone has a card in seconds.