Bingo Patterns

It should be noted that sometimes Bingo games are played "any way." This means that the card can be rotated in 90 degree increments to match the pattern. Bingo patterns are fairly straightforward, so the pattern will look just as the name implies in most cases. Below are some common patterns used when playing Bingo.

Straight
The simplest pattern, this consists of a straight line of 5 squares, either horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.

Blackout (also Coverall)
This pattern means that all of the squares must be covered to achieve Bingo.

B and O
This pattern is achieved when all of the squares in both the B and the O columns are marked.

Barbell
This pattern is complete when 3 squares (vertically) are covered in both the B and O columns, with a straight line between them in the center.

Four Corners
Just as the name says, this pattern is where each of the four corner squares are marked.

Frame Outside
Bingo is achieved when the outside of the entire card is marked.

Letter C
Just as the name implies, when completed this pattern looks like the letter C. The top and bottom rows, as well as the entire B column, are covered.

Letter L
Looks like a letter L. The entire B column and the bottom row are covered.

Letter T
The entire top row, and N column are marked.

Pyramid
The Free square, and 8 other squares are marked, in such a way that the covered squares form a triangular shape. For example, the free square, then the I, N, and G squares one row below the free space, and the entire bottom row could form a pyramid.