What Is 30-Ball Bingo?
30-ball bingo is often referred to as speed bingo, due to the fast-paced nature of the game. Essentially, this is a streamlined version of 75-ball bingo with fewer numbers and games only playing for a full house. A game typically lasts for around 15-20 seconds.
As the name suggests, there are just 30 numbers used and the simplicity allows new players to pick up the game quickly whilst giving experienced players the option of getting stuck in with some rapid quick-fire action.
30-ball bingo can be found at plenty of trusted bingo sites, although it’s not as popular as its 75, 80 and 90-ball equivalents.
Tickets
Tickets in 30-ball bingo games consist of a 3×3 grid with 9 numbers on them. These numbers are arranged as follows:
- 1-10 in column 1
- 11-20 in column 2
- 21-30 in column 3
The 3×3 grid features 9 random numbers from 1-30
Each ticket that you buy will have random numbers on it between 1-30. As there are fewer numbers on your ticket than in the more traditional 75 and 90-ball rooms, the game will move much quicker, plus with prizes only being awarded for a full house, it is straightforward and easy to play.
How To Play and Win
Like all bingo games, once you join the room you will be presented with a countdown timer to the next game. This time can be used to purchase your tickets.
Numbers will then rapidly be called and if you have a match on your ticket, it will automatically be marked off for you. If you prefer, there is usually a toggle to switch to manual daubing that can make you feel more involved with the game, however, due to the speed that the balls are called out, most players tend to leave this to the computer.
Due to the small ticket size, there are generally no 1-line or 2-line prizes, nor will you find many variants. You just need to cover all 9 numbers on your card to win the prize. It’s as simple as that!
A look at a typical 30-ball game in progress
Jackpots
Some 30-ball games feature a speedy progressive jackpot so it is worth checking out the full details of the room you join. Foxy Bingo’s 30-ball room for example offers a community progressive jackpot that can be won if a player covers all 9 numbers in the first 9 calls of the game. This stood at £728.77 when we played which is shared 50% to the winner and 50% amongst all other players.
Where To Play
You can enjoy 30-ball bingo at the following websites:
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