Bingo is probably the most popular game in the world. Starting out in sixteenth century Italy as a lottery, it has mutated down the centuries and its present incarnation dates from the early twentieth century in the United States, when it became popular in church halls across the continent.
Each player – and there can be as many as you like – has a card on which numbers in a pre-determined pattern are crossed out as they are read by a Caller out front, who picks the numbered balls from a lottery-style blowing machine. At some point a player will shout ‘Bingo!’ and collect the prize and that player could be you!
Although a sense of togetherness has always been one of the attractions of the halls and clubs such as Mecca and Gala, it is not for everyone. Online Bingo is now an effective option for those who prefer to play at home, or for anyone who doesn’t have a local venue.
Littlewoods Bingo and Mecca Bingo are just two of the big brands familiar from most towns and cities to develop a powerful online presence. Others such as Foxy Bingo are newcomers and create a fun and dynamic atmosphere in which to play online Bingo.
All websites have an area for you to chat and swap thoughts with the other players, and there are games such as online slots and scratch cards to play between the main games of Bingo.
Just as in the high street clubs, sites draw players in by effective advertising and the creation of a welcoming space.