How to Run a Successful Bingo Game: Bingo Patterns

A signifiant aspect of Alaskan Charitable Gaming is the game of bingo.  And bingo patterns add an extra layer of excitement to the bingo game, as players aim to complete specific shapes or lines on their bingo cards. The popularity of bingo patterns varies based on regions in Alaska and specific bingo hall traditions. At Alaska Indoor Sport we sell many different patterns of bingo paper to assist bingo hall managers with their bingo patterns.  Here are some of the most popular bingo patterns we find Alaskan Charities use when playing bingo and raising money for their charities and villages.

1. Straight Line: The most basic and common pattern in Alaska is a straight line, either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Achieving a line from one side of the card to the other is a straightforward and traditional why to paly bingo.
   
2. Four Corners: Bingo players aim to mark off all four corner numbers on their bingo card to win a bingo. This pattern adds a strategic element, as players need to pay attention to the corners as well as the central spaces.
   
3. Letter "X": Bingo players mark off numbers to form an "X" shape on their bingo card. This can be achieved by completing two diagonal lines that intersect at the center of the bingo card.
   
4. Coverall, also called a Full House or Blackout: This pattern requires players to cover all the numbers on their bingo card. It's also known as a blackout because the entire card must be marked.
   
5. Diamond: Players aim to form a diamond shape by marking off numbers in a specific pattern on their bingo card.
   
6. Postage Stamp: This pattern involves marking off a small square of four numbers in one of the corners or the center of the bingo card.
   
7. Layer Cake: This pattern consists of three horizontal lines on the bingo card: the top line, the middle line, and the bottom line. It resembles the layers of a cake.
   
8. Outside Frame: Bingo players need to mark off all the numbers along the outer edge of the bingo card to win.
   
9. Plus Sign: Forming a plus sign by marking off a vertical and horizontal line that intersect at the center of the card is another popular pattern.
   
10. Arrow: This bingo pattern resembles an arrow shape and requires players to mark off numbers in a specific configuration.

It's important to note that the popularity of bingo patterns can vary, and different bingo games or venues may have their own unique bingo patterns.