The answer to the question "How many numbers are there in bingo?" really depends on the game you’re playing:
  • There are 75 numbers in 75 ball bingo.
  • There are 80 numbers in 80 ball bingo.
  • There are 90 numbers in 90 ball bingo.

90 ball bingo

90 ball bingo

The most famous bingo version of all in UK is 90 ball bingo, affectionately dubbed the UK and European five. As its namesake suggests, there are 90 numbers in 90 ball bingo.

  • In 90 ball bingo, the highest number is 90.

This is not immediately evident when you look at the 90 ball bingo tickets. Each of these 9 x 3 tickets features 5 numbers per row, with 4 blank spaces in between the numbers. In total, there are just 15 numbers on each ticket.

Each column in a 90 ball bingo ticket features a specific set of numbers:

  1. Column 1: Numbers 1-10
  2. Column 2: Numbers 11-20
  3. Column 3: Numbers 21-30
  4. Column 4: Numbers 31-40
  5. Column 5: Numbers 41-50
  6. Column 6: Numbers 51-60
  7. Column 7: Numbers 61-70
  8. Column 8: Numbers 71-80
  9. Column 9: Numbers 81-90

While there are 90 balls in 90 ball bingo, not all of them will be represented on your bingo cards. It’s easy to assume that most bingo games feature 90 numbers, since it’s the most popular variant of the game in the UK. 

75 Ball Bingo

75 ball bingo

75 ball bingo games are incredibly popular in the United States, Canada, and other regions. In this variant, there are 75 numbers.

  • In 75 ball bingo, the highest number is 75.

A standard 75 ball bingo card features the word B-I-N-G-O on the top of the card. Each letter of the word bingo is associated with a specific set of numbers:

  1. B: Numbers 1-15
  2. I: Numbers 16-30
  3. N: Numbers 31-45
  4. G: Numbers 46-60
  5. O: Numbers 61-75

The 75 ball bingo card is particularly features a 5x5 grid format, with the center square (intersection of the third line & third column) blanked out. This is
basically a gift to all bingo players to help them form winning combinations. That means that each 75 ball bingo card features just 24 numbers.

80 Ball Bingo

80 ball bingo

80 ball bingo is certainly not as popular as 90 ball bingo or 75 ball bingo, but this one’s a showstopper. In this variant, there are 80 numbers.

  • In 80 ball bingo, the highest number is 80.

You’ll notice that 80 ball bingo has a unique format - The bingo cards come in a 4×4 grid. That means that there are 16 numbers on each card.

The layout of 80 ball bingo cards is as follows (from left to right):

  1. First column: Numbers 1-20
  2. Second column: Numbers 21-40
  3. Third column: Numbers 41-60
  4. Fourth column: Numbers 61-80

Each column is represented by a different color - usually red, orange, blue, and silver from left to right.

Key Takeaways

  • It’s easy to determine how many numbers are there in a bingo game. Take a look at the name of the game – that’s the surest giveaway. Then look at your bingo cards and you’ll see what the set of numbers includes. There are always groups of numbers associated with individual columns on bingo cards. Be sure that you understand the games rules for a user-friendly experience.
  • The highest number in bingo is 90. But it’s not the highest number in all the bingo games. In 75 ball bingo, the highest number is 75. In 80 ball bingo, the highest number is 80. In 90 ball bingo, the highest number is 90.