every time you submit a work we:

• count how many new squares have been marked (you get one point per slot)

• check if you have any bingos (horizontal, vertical, and diagonal count for 5 points. border, x, and cross count for 8 points)

the moment you get a bingo or four unrelated squares marked, you may stop using your card, but if your goal is a blackout (all squares crossed) then your points are doubled, and you will get a total of 146 points.

this means that, for a blackout, we count every possible bingo in your card + all marked slots:

• 3 horizontals (15 points)
• 3 verticals (15 points)
• 2 diagonals (10 points)
• 1 border + cross + x (24 points)
• 9 squares (9 points)

this will give you a total of 73 points, but since you have a blackout your points are doubled, and your final total score is 146. 🍓