80-Ball Bingo Games

Keen to try a contemporary twist on 90-ball bingo? Look no further than Paddy Power, as we offer 80-ball bingo games. First launched in historic UK bingo halls, up and down the country, this variation on the classic has become a popular alternative in online bingo rooms like ours.

80-ball bingo used to be known as ‘shutterboard’ bingo, as it was a variant played in between big games in bingo halls, using game boards that had windows to cover numbers that had been called out.

How many numbers do you need for 80-ball bingo?

There are three ways you can win by playing our live 80-ball bingo games:

• One line When all four numbers displayed on a line are called.  
• Two lines When all eight numbers displayed on two lines are called.  
• Three lines When all 12 numbers displayed on three lines are called.  
• Full house When all 16 numbers displayed on a ticket are called.

How many columns are used in an 80-ball bingo game?

When you buy a standard 80-ball bingo ticket, you’ll see a 4x4 square grid, with four columns of four numbers. There are no blank squares on an 80-ball bingo ticket.

Why does this bingo variant only go to 80?

80-ball bingo games are a refreshing twist on the traditional 90-ball bingo games that have been played across the UK and Ireland for decades. The shortened 80-ball version offers a fast-paced alternative to the conventional format, with additional opportunities to win three-line prizes.

How to play 80-ball bingo

If you’ve never played at an online bingo room before, let’s run you through the dynamics of playing 80-ball bingo at Paddy Power.

You’ll be able to log in and play at Paddy Power Bingo on any device, be it your desktop, smartphone or tablet at any time convenient to you. The numbers will be announced by an automated bingo caller, with each number in a game drawn entirely at random using random number generators (RNGs).

What is the layout of an 80-ball bingo card?

Each 80-ball bingo ticket is laid out as a 4x4 grid. The first column will be of randomly assigned numbers between 1-20. The second column will consist of randomly assigned numbers between 21-40. The third column will feature randomly assigned numbers between 41-60 and the fourth column will contain randomly assigned numbers between 61-80.

What is a line in 80-ball bingo?

A single-line win in 80-ball bingo consists of covering all four numbers on a single horizontal row.

What is a full house in 80-ball bingo?

A full house win in 80-ball bingo requires you to cover all 16 numbers on your 4x4 grid to win the top prize.

Top tips for playing 80-ball bingo

• Look out for special offers and promotions. We often dish out bonuses like 'buy one strip, get a second strip free'. Every little helps to make your bingo bankroll go further!
• Speaking of bankrolls, be sure to play within your means. If you have a set bingo bankroll, work backwards and decide how long you want that to last. Divide it by the number of days or games and that’s how much you have to spend per day or game.
• Where possible, consider buying multiple strips for games with heightened jackpots – providing it doesn’t eat too much into your bankroll.

Play 80-ball bingo games for real money

At Paddy Power, we have a wealth of exciting bingo rooms that regularly play host to 80-ball bingo games, with ticket prices starting from just 10p. Our Silver Room contains dozens of players even throughout the day, with peak times usually in the evenings and on weekends, attracting the biggest potential prizes for all win types.

The higher the ticket price, the more the guaranteed prize money is in all our 80-ball bingo games. We’ve also got the Paddy’s Pick and Mix room, which regularly plays host to 80-ball bingo action.

What are the wagering requirements in 80-ball bingo?

If you become a Paddy Power Bingo customer for the first time and you take advantage of our sign-up bonus, your bonus funds will usually be bound by wagering requirements. These stipulations are designed to stop you from withdrawing the bonus money as cash straight away – we’d much rather you use the bonus funds to have fun with us!

Our wagering requirements on all bingo bonus funds are set at 3x. If you get a £10 bingo bonus, you must spend £30 on bingo tickets before any subsequent winnings can be withdrawn.

How many numbers are on a single 80-ball bingo ticket?

When you buy a single ticket to play 80-ball bingo at Paddy Power, you’ll receive a unique grid of 16 squares, comprising four rows and four columns. Within the grid, you’ll have 16 randomly selected numbers, with no blank spaces. If you choose to buy a ‘strip’ of tickets, you’ll get a cluster of five tickets, with every number from one to 80 featuring once on the strip.

What types of prizes are available in 80-ball bingo?

The size of potential prizes and payouts in 80-ball bingo is usually based on the number of tickets purchased before each game begins. In most cases, there’ll be a minimum guaranteed prize pool, from which the four main prizes are paid – any line, any two lines any three lines and a full house.