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How to Play Bingo (aka Housie!)
How to Play Bingo (aka Housie!) in New Zealand
New to the game or just need a refresher? You’ve come to the right place! Whether you call it bingo or housie, this classic game has been entertaining Kiwis for decades. Using traditional housie cards (also known as bingo tickets), players mark off numbers as they’re called, aiming to complete the winning pattern such as a line or full house (a full house means all numbers on a ticket) - before anyone else does!
We cover both popular formats: B90 (90-ball bingo, often used in community halls and charity nights and B75 (the 75-ball version, more commonly used in bars and social gatherings. Both styles are a blast to play, and we’ve got all the info you need to get started.
Now it's time to find your local housie event to play (or be the organiser and setup your own session). Gather your mates, and get your bingo tickets and dabbers ready to follow the calls, and see if luck puts you on the path to that winning shout - Bingo!
Setup
Co-ordinator / Caller
Equipment for randomly selecting numbers
Player/s
Ticket/s (paper or electronic)
Tool to mark off numbers on ticket (Bingo Dabber or Stylus)
*NOTE: Every player must play tickets with the same serial number and the same colour at the same time to ensure a fair chance of winning and no duplicate winners. A player can play as many tickets per game as they want.
For English Bingo
1 ticket = 1 rectangle containing random numbers between 1-90
Most players will play a minimum of six tickets per game.
For American Bingo
1 ticket - 1 square containing random numbers between 1-75
Most players play a minimum of three tickets per game.
The more you play, the more chances to win.
Find out more about understanding tickets and perforation here.
Game Play
1. Start Game
Caller announces details of the game starting, including the serial number, game number, colour of ticket, and the winning pattern and prize.
ie. Serial#, Game #, Blue Ticket, First Feature = Any Line for $10
2. Heads Down. Eyes Down
Caller randomly draws and announces numbers, keeping record of the numbers called.
For English Bingo: Use numbers 1-90, and call using Bingo Lingo or the standard ie. 1,9, 19; on its own number 3; 5,6, 56.
For American Bingo: Use numbers 1-75, and call the letter and then the number ie. B-2, G-59
3. Bingo!
Players mark off numbers and call “Bingo!” (or "Line!, or "House!" depending on the winning pattern) when their marked numbers match the winning pattern.
IMPORTANT: Bingo must be called on the last number called otherwise ticket is forfeited.
4. Check Winning Ticket
Co-ordinator checks if all numbers marked on the ticket have been called, confirms winner & awards prize.
To verify, either call out the numbers marked and check against those called. If using electronic software call out the verification (V) number printed on the right-hand side of the ticket and enter into the Powercall system to display the ticket and verify if a winning ticket. Ensure the last number called is on the winning pattern.