How Can There Just Be One Winner?

In bingo — especially music or video bingo, where everyone hears or sees the same cues at the same time — it’s perfectly normal for multiple people to call “Bingo!” simultaneously.

It’s not possible to prevent this completely, but there are several ways to reduce or manage the chances of having more than one winner.

🏆 Use Tie-Breaker Rules

When more than one person calls “Bingo,” you can apply simple tie-breaker methods to decide the winner fairly:

• First to shout clearly: The first person the host hears or sees is the winner.
• Bonus question: Ask a quick question as a decider.
• Fun challenge: Settle it with something light-hearted — like rock, paper, scissors!

💡 Tip:

Announce your tie-breaker method at the start of the game so players know what to expect.

🎯 Increase Card Complexity

If ties happen frequently, consider making your cards a little harder to complete.

• Use larger cards (for example, 5×5 instead of 3×3).
• The more squares per card, the lower the chance of two players completing the same pattern at the exact same time.

🤝 Accept Ties Gracefully

Sometimes, a shared win is perfectly fine — especially if:

• You have spare prizes available.
• You’re offering cash prizes that can be easily split.
• The event is just for fun or has a relaxed atmosphere.

🎉 Remember:

The goal of Hitmix Bingo is to create a great experience for your players. Whether there’s one winner or two, as long as everyone’s having fun, you’ve done it right!