How to Play 30-Ball Bingo – A Complete Guide

Learn how to play 30-ball bingo with this step-by-step OLBG guide. From understanding the rules and how to win plus finding the best bingo sites for 30-ball bingo, we’ve got you covered!
How to Play 30-Ball Bingo – A Complete Guide

Introduction

Have you ever given 30-ball bingo a whirl at your favourite bingo sites? This fast little number, which is sometimes called 'speed bingo, ' is played with just 30 balls, meaning each game wraps up in around 2 minutes - which is perfect for a quick bingo game.

It’s also ideal if you’re new to bingo and fancy dipping your toes in without diving into a long session. The 3x3 bingo ticket layout is simple and easy to get the hang of - there's no faffing about, just fast-paced bingo action!

And if you're looking for the best places to play, we’ve done the legwork for you. Check out our top-rated bingo sites, complete with the latest bingo sign-up offers to give you a head start. 

Jenny Mason

30-Ball Bingo

If you want to learn more about how to play 30-ball bingo, you've come to the right place… Take a pew, and let's get started.

- Jenny Mason, Queen of Bingo

30-Ball Bingo Rules & Gameplay

Here at OLBG, we’re big iGaming buffs, always on the lookout for ways to level up your game. I’m Jenny Mason - bingo’s been my thing for years. With my experience and a keen eye for what a player loves, I’ve put together this guide to help you make the most of every bingo ticket.

And to keep everything spot on, my OLBG colleague Sam Darkens has given it the once-over, double-checking the facts so you can count on up-to-date info every time.

30 ball bingo tickets

When you play 30-ball bingo online, you purchase bingo tickets, and the bingo software automatically marks the bingo calls for you on your tickets.

The 30-ball bingo tickets are made up of a 3 x 3 grid with 9 squares, there are no gaps like there are with 75-ball bingo.

The 3 columns are organised in tens, It couldn't be simpler as they are grouped like this:

  • 1 to 10
  • 11 to 20
  • 21 to 30

How to Win at 30-Ball Bingo

Winning at 30-ball bingo couldn't be simpler, if you’re the first bingo player to mark off all 9 numbers on your ticket, you get the ‘full house’ and win the game!

Unlike other bingo variants like 90-ball bingo and 80-ball bingo there is only 1 way of winning due to the small amount of balls called for this bingo variant.

Where To Play 30 Ball Bingo

Many bingo sites offer 30-ball bingo options, and bingo sites using the Pragmatic Play bingo software are particularly excellent for this bingo variant. You can play 30-ball bingo at the following bingo sites which offer some top welcome bonuses too: 

Tips To Play 30-Ball Bingo

Here are some tip to help you get the most from your 30-ball bingo games:

🤫Play At Quieter Times

Peak times in bingo rooms are Friday and Saturday nights, so it's sometimes worth picking a quieter time as there are fewer people to compete with. However, prizes will be smaller too. But, it's a great way of getting used to bingo, especially if you're a newbie.

⏰Make Use of Bingo Site Promotions And Bonuses

Any decent bingo site worth its salt will offer promos to new and existing players to keep things interesting, so watch out for these, as you might be able to enjoy free bingo or cheaper bingo tickets.

🎟️Buy Multiple Tickets - But Not Too Many

The more tickets you buy, the better your chances of winning. However, avoid purchasing more than you can keep track of, especially as 30-ball bingo is such a fast-paced game. It’s important to always keep a close eye on your bingo spend.

Final Thoughts

If you're after a bingo game that's quick and easy, then 30-ball bingo could be right up your street. You’ll now find it available at plenty of top online bingo sites.

Personally, it’s a tad too fast for my liking - but hey, don't they say that variety is the spice of life? It’s brilliant to see bingo sites mixing things up with all these exciting variants - it keeps us on our toes and makes sure there’s never a dull moment in the bingo world.

So, what do you think - 30-ball bingo: yay or nay? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

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