Bingo Blitz is Playtika's free-to-play bingo app for iPhone and Android, with live 75-ball rounds, up to four cards at once and a 4.7 rating from more than 616,000 App Store users. You play with virtual credits and coins only: there are no real-money prizes and nothing can be withdrawn.
- Free social bingo app from Playtika, launched on Facebook in 2010
- Live 75-ball rounds with up to four cards at once
- Power-ups, collections, tournaments and seasonal events
- No real money: credits and coins have no cash value
- In-app purchases for credits, power-ups and item bundles
Bingo Blitz is the app most people have in mind when they search for a bingo game on their phone. It started life on Facebook in 2010, built by Buffalo Studios in Santa Monica, moved under Playtika’s management in 2012 and is still one of the highest-grossing casino-category apps on the US App Store. It is also a purely social game: you play with virtual credits and coins, and there is no way to win or withdraw real money. That isn’t a criticism, but it is the first thing to understand before you download it.
Below we cover how the Bingo Blitz app works on iPhone and Android, how its currencies and power-ups fit together, what it costs if you keep playing, and where to look if you actually want bingo with cash prizes.
What Bingo Blitz actually is
Every round is classic 75-ball bingo on a 5×5 card, played live against other players in the same room. You can play up to four cards at once, which speeds things up and raises your chances of calling a bingo before the room runs out. The rooms are cities on a world tour led by the game’s mascot, Blitzy the cat. Complete bingos to collect souvenir pictures of each destination, and you unlock the next stop on the map.
Around that core loop, Playtika has stacked a lot of extras: a cooking collection, tournaments, a partner mode, board-style mini games and a steady run of seasonal events. That is what keeps long-term players coming back, and it is also where most of the spending happens.
Playtika’s own store listing is clear about the format. Bingo Blitz is intended for players aged 21 and older, is for amusement only and does not offer real-money gambling or real prizes. Success in the game says nothing about how you would do at real-money gambling. The App Store age rating is 17+.
How to download the Bingo Blitz app
- iPhone and iPad: free on the App Store. The download is around 289 MB and needs iOS 15 or later.
- Android: free on Google Play, with the same rooms, events and account features as the iPhone version.
- Connection: you need an internet connection to play, because every round is live and the social features run online.
New players get a welcome stack of credits, and the game hands out free credits every day, along with daily wheel spins and daily quests. If you are new to apps like this, our guides to iPhone casino apps and Android casino apps explain how social, sweepstakes and real-money apps differ.
Credits, coins and power-ups
Bingo Blitz runs on two main currencies. Credits are what you spend on cards to enter bingo rounds, so they are the one you will run out of first. Coins are used for side activities, and you can also spend them on keys. Keys, which you also earn in rounds, open treasure chests that can contain credits, coins, power-ups or collection items.
Power-ups are the twist that makes it a ‘blitz’. As you daub numbers, a meter charges up. Once it is full, you can fire a power-up. Playtika’s support pages list nine of them, including Double Daub, Triple Daub, Wild Daub, Instant Win, Double Payout, Double XP and Treasure Chest. Some can be used only once per round; the single and double daubs can be used repeatedly. Some special rooms switch certain power-ups off, such as Instant Win in blackout rooms.
Rooms, events and side games
- World tour rooms: the main progression. Each city has its own theme and collection.
- Tournaments: ranked events with leaderboards and finals, where you compete for in-game rewards.
- Cooking: collect ingredients during bingo rounds and cook dishes for extra prizes.
- Partner events: team up with another player to fill shared goals.
- Mini games: board-style side games and wheel spins that pay out credits, coins and power-ups.
- Seasonal events: holiday and themed content that rotates throughout the year.
The social layer is a real part of the game. There are in-game chat rooms, you can exchange items with other players to finish collections, and inviting friends unlocks extra rewards.
In-app purchases: where it starts to cost money
Bingo Blitz is free to download, but it sells credits, power-ups and item bundles, including random items. Early on the free credits go a long way. Later cities, high-value rooms and timed events burn through credits much faster, and that is where the offers start to appear. The app also contains advertising.
Treat any purchase as entertainment spending, not as an investment in winning anything: there is nothing to cash out at the end. If you share a device with children, you can switch off in-app purchases in your iPhone or Android settings.
Mobile experience
This is one of the most polished bingo apps on mobile. It holds an average of 4.7 stars from more than 616,000 App Store ratings, and Playtika updates it frequently. Playing four cards at once fits comfortably on a phone screen, and the travel theme gives the progression a clear sense of direction. The main friction is the volume of offers and pop-ups between rounds, which is standard for the genre but noticeable once you are a few cities in.
Bingo Blitz vs Bingo Bash
The closest alternative is Bingo Bash, Scopely’s long-running social bingo game. Both use live rooms, power-ups and collections. Bingo Blitz has the bigger player base and the more structured world-tour progression. Bingo Bash leans more on its Bashville album, leagues and a wide spread of special rooms. Neither pays real money, so the choice comes down to which theme and event style you prefer.
Want to play bingo for real money instead?
If you want cash prizes, Bingo Blitz is the wrong app by design. In the US, the realistic options are skill-based cash bingo such as Blackout Bingo, where you pay entry fees for tournaments in eligible states, and sweepstakes casino apps, where Sweeps Coins can be redeemed for prizes. Licensed real-money casino bingo is mostly a UK and European product. Our bingo apps guide explains the differences.
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For casino-style bingo, see our reviews of Epic Joker Bingo and Bingo Staxx Thunder Power. If you enjoy free-to-play social games, Zynga Poker works on the same virtual-currency model.
Pros and cons
- Huge, active player base and live rooms at any time of day
- Up to four cards per round keeps games fast
- World-tour progression gives clear goals
- Generous daily free credits, wheel spins and quests
- Frequent updates and seasonal content
- No real-money prizes or withdrawals
- Credits run out faster in later rooms and events
- Frequent offer pop-ups between rounds
- Sells random item bundles
Features
Bingo Blitz app FAQ
Can you win real money on Bingo Blitz?
No. Bingo Blitz is a social game played with virtual credits and coins. They have no cash value and cannot be withdrawn or exchanged for prizes.
Is the Bingo Blitz app free?
Yes. The app is free to download on iPhone and Android. It sells optional credits, power-ups and item bundles, and it contains advertising.
Who makes Bingo Blitz?
Bingo Blitz was created by Buffalo Studios and has been run by Playtika since 2012.
How many cards can you play in Bingo Blitz?
Up to four cards per round.
How old do you have to be to play Bingo Blitz?
The App Store rating is 17+, and Playtika says the game is intended for players aged 21 and older.