In fact, at least two numbers are different on each of the first 70 cards. After that, at least one number is different. The three numbers on a card are arranged in ascending order for faster play. To begin, each player antes one quarter and three additional quarters, used for covering numbers, are laid on the table. After collecting the ante numbers are called.
Players cover numbers called with quarters.
When a player bingo's, all players keep the quarters covering numbers on their cards. The unused quarters are the prize for the winning player. For example, if a game ends and a player has covered two of the three numbers on a card, that player keeps the two quarters covering numbers and loses one quarter. If no numbers are covered the player loses all three quarters. 200 cards per set.