Bingo has successfully bounced back from adversity in recent years and is well placed to continue as a beloved game in British culture. While the Metaverse and VR or AR are expected to have a huge impact on the games we play, right now there are several interesting ways to play the classic game of bingo.
Online
Bingo is very much an established and popular title for online casinos. While bingo began on the internet as a free-to-play game, as soon as people were able to place a stake and win big prizes, it really took off. Nowadays, the best online bingo sites UK will offer a range of different bingo games, each with its own fanbase and a slight twist on the traditional game.
While bingo remains popular, Slingo, a hybrid of bingo and slots, is now commanding more attention. Slingo suits the casino game developers as they are able to add more unique features and they have leapt upon well-known British TV shows to create some interesting tie-ins. Just a glance at one of the major online operators will reveal the titles Slingo Who wants to be a Millionaire?, Deal or No Deal Slingo and Britain’s Got Talent Slingo. Bingo continues, but in the online environment, Slingo is king.
Bingo halls
The heyday of bustling bingo halls in Hull filled with punters seemed to be consigned to the not too distant past. Due to various roadblocks along the way, many bingo halls were forced to close their doors for good. Today, bingo halls are opening their doors once again and a real mix of demographics are strolling through the doors.
Bingo raves
Bingo and rave aren’t two words you would expect to see together, but while the concept is still in its infancy, it’s a unique experience. The events, which have been happening in Asylum, are nothing like your standard bingo hall experience. While the game of bingo certainly happens, the action is punctuated with dancing, comedy, challenges, karaoke, and tons of fun. It’s a real unique experience, and while bingo aficionados might turn their nose up at a bingo rave, it would be difficult to attend and not find a smile on your face.
Bingo TV
We haven’t really seen bingo on TV since way back in bingo’s golden years with Bob’s Full House, hosted by the legendary Bob Monkhouse. Yet, even though bingo isn’t on the TV, you can still play. Sometimes TV shows are so formulaic that you just know what you’re going to see. This applies to many different genres of TV show from Game of Thrones to Hell’s Kitchen, some things just keep appearing in every episode. It’s why Cracked have been able to provide us with 21 bingo cards for watching formulaic TV shows. No one is saying these shows are bad, but you just know what will almost certainly appear in an episode and so can make things more interesting with a little bingo while watching.
There are many different ways for Hull residents to play one of Britain’s favourite games today.