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What's New

Last updated: 16 September 2026

Here is what's new in KaBingo - new features and fixes to make the game more fun and reliable. Spotted a bug or have an idea? Message our Official Facebook Page.

Latest

Per-round cards made clearer

16 September 2026
  • See your next-round cards. In a per-round game, cards you buy for an upcoming round now show under "Your cards for round N (plays next)" - so you can see exactly what you bought before that round starts.
  • Reuse a card next round. Like your current card's numbers? Tap "Use this card for round N" to buy the next round's card with the same numbers (still paid, so that round's prize pot stays funded).
  • Per-round on by default. New rooms now start with "Buy cards per round" and "I will also play in this room" turned on. You can switch either off when creating a room.
  • Fairer refunds on cancel. When a multi-round game is cancelled, rounds that already finished stay valid (their winners keep the prize) and only the unplayed rounds are refunded - including any cards you bought ahead for a later round. Game history now shows those finished rounds for a cancelled game too.

Cancel a live game and smoother wins

16 September 2026
  • Cancel a game anytime. Hosts can now cancel their game even while it is live, not just before it starts. Any card credits are refunded, and a confirmation asks first so you never cancel by accident.
  • No more stuck win popup. Fixed a rare case where the "BINGO! Panalo ka!" popup could get stuck after a round ended - the game now refreshes on its own and moves to the next round.

Daily Bingo is now free

15 September 2026
  • Free Daily Bingo. Every Daily Bingo game is now free to join - no buy-in. There is still a guaranteed prize pot to win, so grab a card and play. More games, more fun, more chances to win.

Voice messages and per-round games

14 September 2026
  • Send a voice message. Tap the mic in any room chat to record, then Send - your voice note plays right in the chat (up to 60 seconds). Perfect for a quick greeting or a "BINGO!" cheer during a game.
  • Per-round card games (for hosts). When creating a multi-round game, hosts can turn on "Buy cards per round" - each player buys a fresh card for every round, and each round's pot is just that round's card sales. You can buy for a round any time before it starts.

Watch your bingo build up, plus pattern call-outs

13 September 2026
  • See your progress toward bingo. On your card, the numbers that count toward the pattern now light up in red, and for "any line" games a line that is getting close is highlighted - so you can watch a bingo build up.
  • The pattern is announced each round. As a round begins, the pattern to complete pops up in the middle and is called out by the announcer, so everyone knows the shape to aim for.
  • Revisit a finished game. In Game history, tap a finished game to open it again - see who played and read the chat. Back returns you to the history list.
  • Cleaner live screen. The Voice, Fun caller and voice picker sit together at the top, Repeat last is by the ball, and the pattern preview moved beside it.
  • Fixes. The "Sponsored" tag is clearer, and posting a dashboard announcement no longer fails.

Sponsored games and a bigger win moment

13 September 2026
  • Sponsored games. Special games can now be pinned to the top of the room list with a "Sponsored" tag and a gentle glow, so they are easy to spot.
  • A bigger winning moment. When you win a round, the winner is now shown for about 5 seconds with a short celebration (confetti and a chime), so a win feels like a win. Tiebreaker results also stay on screen a little longer.
  • Tidier caller buttons. The Voice, Fun caller, and Repeat last buttons are now compact pills instead of large boxes.
  • Join button. The "Join a private room by code" button stays disabled until you type a code.

Stay signed in, pattern preview, and more

13 September 2026
  • Remember me. A "Remember me (stay signed in)" option on the login screen keeps you logged in and pre-fills your email, so no need to sign in every time.
  • See the pattern to complete. A small preview grid now shows the exact shape you are aiming for, right in the room. For "any line" patterns it animates through the possible lines.
  • Daily games mix it up. Daily Bingo now uses a different pattern each game, and the host can set how often they run (every 15 minutes up to every 4 hours).
  • Share the invite link. The invite button now opens a Share / Copy popup that actually works on phones (before, the copied link came out blank).
  • Roomier chat. The chat box is taller for busy rooms, reactions sit right on the message, and when you hide the chat, new messages briefly float on screen so you never miss them.
  • Late joiners welcome. In a multi-round game you can buy a card for the next round even while a round is playing, and hosts can set or change the start time when editing a room.
  • Fixes. The first ball is heard from the start, chat jumps to the newest message, the winners list and prize badges line up, and long dialogs now scroll.

Winner popup, one Daily winner, and a female caller

12 September 2026
  • Winner popup. When you get BINGO, a popup now shows it clearly - who tapped BINGO (the list grows as others also win) and the countdown - instead of a small message.
  • Daily Bingo: one winner takes the pot. If more than one player gets BINGO at the same time in a Daily game, a quick spin now picks a single winner who takes the whole pot (before, it was split).
  • Female caller voice. The number caller now uses a clearer female voice, and the very first ball is no longer missed.
  • Reactions tidier. Reactions stay on one line, and you see who reacted by long-pressing (or hovering) instead of names showing right away.
  • Smoother touches. Changing one card no longer looks like it changed all of them, the Hide/Show messages button works, and the Back arrow is aligned.

Sound fix and reactions

12 September 2026
  • Fixed the caller sound. The caller now plays in any browser - including links opened inside Facebook or Messenger - and it no longer cuts out when you switch apps or lock your phone. Just turn your volume up (on iPhone, turn off the silent switch).
  • React to chat messages. Tap the "+" on a message to add an emoji (like ❤️ or 😂).
  • React to the announcement. You can react to the dashboard announcement too.
  • Cleaner chat while playing. During a live game the chat box and quick reactions stay visible; only the message list can be hidden (Hide/Show messages) so it does not crowd the screen.
  • Lighter Android app. The new app is much smaller and always stays in sync with the web. Download and reinstall the KaBingo app to get the latest - it simply updates over the old one.

Daily Bingo and online status

11 September 2026
  • Daily Bingo. Automatic rooms that open several times a day - no host needed. Each game has a small buy-in per card (sometimes free) and a guaranteed minimum prize pot that grows as more players buy in; the winner takes the whole pot. You can see the pot before you buy.
  • Online status. A small green dot and an "active a few minutes ago" note show who is online and ready to play.
  • Invite links for private rooms. Hosts can share a link so guests join directly, and everyone in the room can see who else is playing.
  • Gameplay improvements. Late joiners can buy a card between rounds, you can change your card before the game starts, and chat stays open at the end so you can congratulate the winners.

KaBingo is a social game for family fun. It is not a gambling service, and credits have no cash value. Any real prize (for example GCash) is arranged and given by the host outside the app.