Do you cover the FREE space at the start of bingo?

Every player covers or counts the FREE space as marked before the first number or word is called.

Does a 4x4 or 3x3 bingo card have a FREE space?

In our generator, 24 words create a 5x5 card with a free centre, while 16 words make a 4x4 card and 8 words make a 3x3 card.

How many numbers are on a 75-ball card with a FREE space?

A 75-ball 5x5 card has 24 numbers plus 1 FREE square in the middle, making 25 squares in total.

What Does FREE Mean on a Bingo Card? Centre Square Rules

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): The FREE square in the centre of a 5x5 bingo card counts as already marked for every player before the game starts. You do not need a number or word called to cover it, which makes winning a row, column, or diagonal through the middle easier. You can print 75-ball or 5x5 word cards with a FREE centre using the tool on this page.

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Step by step

Start the game with every player marking the centre FREE square right away.
Call numbers or words as usual and mark matching squares.
Count the FREE square as part of any horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line through the centre.

At a glance

Card type	Has FREE square?	Total squares
75-ball bingo	Yes, in the centre	25 (5x5)
5x5 Word bingo (24+ words)	Yes, in the centre	25 (5x5)
90-ball bingo	No	27 (3x9, 15 numbers)

What Does FREE Mean on a Bingo Card?