If you have ever played bingo at home or in a club, then there is a fair chance that you have already sampled a classic version of this game. Two of the most common variants are 75 and 90 ball bingo. While the basic idea is the same, there are some important differences between them that we will look at further down the page. The numbers below show the effect on the player's return under various rules and after taking into consideration proper basic strategy adjustments. These changes are relative to the following rules: eight decks, dealer stands on soft 17, player may double on any first two cards, player can double after splitting, player may split to 4 hands.
Looking for some fun golf formats to trial this summer?
Quick 9 takes a look at some of the formats that you could incorporate into your rounds in 2019…
Fun golf formats: Skins
Skins is determined on the value set by the players on each hole.
Players go head-to-head in a type of match play in which each individual hole has a set value. The player who wins the hole is said to win the “skin,” and whatever that skin is worth.
Skins games are often more dramatic than standard match play because holes cannot be halved. When players tie on a hole, the value of that hole is carried over to the next one. The more ties, the greater the value of the skin and the bigger the eventual payoff.
For example, a skins game might be played for £1 per hole. If three holes in a row are played without a winner, then the fourth hole is worth £4.
Fun golf formats: Snake
This is one for the players that enjoy placing a bet during a round of golf.
Snake is all about avoiding three putts. If you are the last person in the group to commit a three putt during the round you’re in trouble.
The game follows some basic rules:
- Your group agrees before the round how much the bet is worth
- The first player to three putt owns “the snake”
- They hold it until the next person three putts
- The person holding the snake at the end of the round owes the other golfers in the group the agreed amount
There are two ways to determine how much the payout is at the end of the round. The first is to simply name the price of the entire bet e.g. you agreed the bet is worth £5 so at the end of the round the player holding the snake owes each player in the group £5.
However, there is a different version where the amount double each time there is a three putt e.g. the starting bet begins at £1 and if the snake is passed eight times it means the winner eventually pays out £256 in total!
Fun golf formats: Cha-Cha-Cha
In the 4-Man Cha Cha Cha tournament format, each member of the team plays their ball throughout the round. However, a three hole rotation exists for determining how many scores are used to create the team score.
On the first hole, the one low ball counts as the team score. On the second hole, the two low balls count as the team score and then onn the third hole, the three low balls count as the team score.
The rotation starts over on the fourth hole.
Fun golf formats: Bingo-Bango-Bongo
In Bingo-Bango-Bongo, three types of achievements are rewarded with a point. The first player in a group to get his ball on the green gets a point (bingo). The player in the group whose ball is closest to the pin once all balls are on the green gets a point (bango). The player in the group who is first to hole out gets a point (bongo).
Fun golf formats: Chapman (Pinehurst)
When the Chapman System is the format for a tournament then it means two person teams will be competition against each other.
Chapman is really, is just several formats rolled into one. Teammates switch balls after their tee shots, select the one best ball after their second shots and then play alternate shots until the ball is holed.
Fun golf formats: Ghost
The Ghost format requires three players to play out a fourball betterball match with an imaginary player.
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One player is selected to play with the Ghost who plays off scratch and gives shots to every other player in the group as normal.
The Ghost pars every hole so the best way to play this format is to have the highest handicapper play with the Ghost.
Fun golf formats: Coloured Ball
Coloured ball is played by a four person team and every player plays the hole with their own ball, but on each hole, one player plays the coloured ball.
The coloured ball rotates among the team members on each hole: A plays it on hole 1, B plays it on hole 2 etc.
The team score is the total of the score from the coloured ball plus the lowest score of the other 3 balls played.
Fun golf formats: Split Sixes
During Split Sixes there are six points up for grabs on each hole.
If a player wins the hole outright then they receive four points, the second best score gets two points and the third zero.
However, if one person won the hole and the other two halved then it would be 4-1-1. If two players halve but beat the third then it is 3-3-0. You get the picture.
You don’t need a maths degree and can be tactical near the end.
Fun golf formats: Daytona
If you like to play golf with added risk then you’ll love this format.
Each team of two put their scores together, so if they both had fours the score is 44. If the scores were different then the scoring depends on how you fared to par.
If one of you got a par or better you would take the lower score first. For example a four and a six on a par 5 scores 46. If you are both above par, say on a par four, then you take the higher score is put first giving you 64.
The lower total takes the money, but be prepared for some big swings.
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How does online bingo work?
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- You start by buying a bingo ticket with a set of numbers on it. Maybe a few tickets, if you want to up your chances of winning.
- The caller, or in online bingo’s case, the online program, will randomly select and draw numbers.
- If one of your numbers is shown, you’ll be able mark it off your sheet manually or use the automatic feature to automatically mark it off on your ticket.
- The main ways to win are to get a line of numbers marked, or every number on your ticket – what’s known as a full house. Some games will also reward you in other ways, such as getting the four corners of your ticket, or two lines.
- The program will automatically tell you if you’ve won. You’ll then be able to collect your winnings.
Online bingo at Mecca Bingo
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- Find a game that takes your fancy and join the room.
- Before the next game starts, choose the number of tickets you want to play with. The maximum amount you can buy will vary from game to game.
- Wait for the next game to start and see if your numbers come in!
- Once the game has started, your numbers will be marked off automatically on your tickets. We’ll let you know if you get a win.
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🏆 How to play bingo?
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🏆 What are the bingo rules?
The rules of bingo fairly simple to understand, but can vary slightly depending on which version of bingo you’re playing – 90-ball, 80-ball or 75-ball bingo.
75-ball bingo is the most traditional format of bingo you’ll play online or in-club. You’ll be dabbing off the called numbers on a single card containing a grid of 5 numbers across and 5 numbers down. You’ll have to mark off a whole row to win – usually in any direction across the grid.
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90-ball bingo is epic, and the world’s most loved way to play. This massive game includes grids of 9 columns and 3 rows, with 5 numbers in each row. Complete a horizontal row and you’ll win. Two horizontal rows, you’ll win. And the final winner is the lucky roomie who marks off a full house for a grand prize.
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🏆 What are bingo calls?
From the obvious to the outrageous, bingo calls have been part of British bingo history since the dawn of this great game. Some are well known and make their way into common slang; others are built on rhymes and humour. Each one is different, and it can pay off to have them memorised before you grab a dabber. Here’s our full breakdown of brilliant bingo calls.
🏆 Can I play online bingo with friends?
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