Scratch Card Games Explained: Play Scratch Cards Online

How Do Online Scratch Cards Work?

When you play these scratch games online, the process is similar to playing a physical scratch card. 

• Start by choosing a card you want to play. You'll find a big collection in the Buzz Bingo lobby.
• Buy a ticket for the game, choosing how much you want to wager.
• Scratch off each square to reveal the symbol below it. You can do this one-by-one or choose to reveal them all at once for faster results.
• If you trigger a bonus round or jackpot, you’ll be advised right away. 
• Any prizes that you collect are automatically paid to your account.

These games can be found on our Instant Wins page, where you’ll also see crash games and other rapid-fire ways of playing.

Types of Scratch Card Games 

You’ll be surprised if you expect to see just a single type of scratch card game at Buzz Bingo. We’ve got loads of them, and they each offer something unique. The games feature different themes and prize levels as well as bonus features.    

A brief look at the following scratch card games reveals how much variety currently exists in this market.   

• BIG 500 Scratch is a casino-themed scratch card where you’re looking to match items like playing cards and dice.
• Gold Rush Scratch adds a Wild West, gold mining flavour to this way of playing.
• Rainbow Wilds Scratch introduces an Irish theme where leprechauns and horseshoes are among the symbols to look out for.
• Fishin' Frenzy Scratchcard takes a hugely popular fishing slot and turns it into a scratch game where you try to hook instant prizes.  
• Age Of The Gods Scratch is built on the mythological themes seen in the slots series of the same name.   
• TED Big Money Scratchcard brings a movie theme to the world of scratch card games online. 
• Deal or No Deal What's in Your Box Scratchcard is based on the famous game show, with the chance to try and beat the Banker as you play. 
• The Walking Dead Scratchcard gives you the chance to find matching symbols in a zombie-filled setting.

Online Scratch Cards vs Other Instant Win Games

When you look around our instant win games, you’ll see that you can play scratch cards online or choose other ways of playing. It’s important to understand first of all how scratch games are different from the other options.

Slot games are fast-paced but aren’t classed as instant win because you need to wait for the reels to spin around and then come to rest. Slots also typically have bonus rounds such as free spins that can be triggered randomly. This means that each round typically takes longer to play than a scratch card would.

However, it’s worth noting that an increasing number of slot franchises also have scratch cards built on the same themes and with similar symbols. This gives you two different ways of playing in a similar theme, with their bonus rounds also sometimes carried across.

In the instant wins section of the lobby, you’ll also see crash games. They ask you to make an initial bet and then predict the best moment to cash out. An object, such as a plane or ball, moves across the screen while the win multiplier increases. 

Plinko is another of the instant win games that can be tried at Buzz Bingo, with different versions and themes available. It’s a game of chance where you watch the balls fall down the screen and, hopefully, into one of the prize pockets at the bottom.         

All of these ways of playing reveal how online casinos have grown to cater for as wide an audience as possible. However, scratch card games remain unique by offering an almost instant result as soon as you buy a ticket and press the start button. 

FAQs About Online Scratch Cards

Can I Play Scratch Cards Online Manually?

In most cases, you’ll see both a manual play mode and an automated reveal approach. If you prefer to scratch off each symbol in turn, you drag your mouse or cursor over the screen to reveal the hidden symbols one by one. The Reveal All button is a faster method, as you immediately see all the symbols. 

Do Scratch Card Games Have Bonus Rounds?

Bonus rounds are an increasingly common feature on modern online scratch games, as a way of adding extra gameplay beyond the main game. These bonuses are generally triggered when you uncover a specific combination of symbols on the main grid. 

Are Jackpots Available on Scratch Card Games?

Fixed or progressive jackpots are linked to some online scratch cards. Fixed jackpots can be won for the amount listed, while the progressive version grows over time as more people play them. Look out for qualifying criteria, such as the jackpot only being available for bets that are over a certain amount.

Are Scratch Cards Games of Skill?

No, these are simple games of chance where no skill is required. Once you’ve set your bet amount and pressed the start button, there are no more decisions for you to make. Random number generators are used to ensure that every time someone plays, the result is completely unpredictable.