Bingo is a massively popular game all around the world. The social aspect of the game is one of the main reasons why many people like it.
Although it may be similar to games like lottery and keno, none of them have the social aspect of bingo.
Bingo grew in popularity thanks to bingo halls being established across the UK and other countries. Originally, bingo halls were the only place where you could play bingo.
They offer a night of entertainment where you can go and play with all your friends.
Today, bingo halls are much less common thanks to the popularity of online bingo. Online bingo sites such as PlayOJO offer loads of fun bingo games and big prizes.
Better yet, they come with the added convenience of playing from the comfort of your own home. But some players miss the social aspect of playing at a bingo hall.
Just because you’re playing bingo online doesn’t mean that you can’t spend time with your friends. Online bingo gives you the freedom to host your own virtual bingo night.
You can invite your friends over or even stream a bingo session live so you can all play at home. The best part about online bingo is that it lets you choose exactly how you want to play.
How to Hold Your Virtual Bingo Night
If you feel like getting together and playing bingo with your friends, you no longer need to leave the house.
Hosting virtual bingo nights is one of the most enjoyable ways to play bingo online.
With a virtual bingo night, you can get all your friends together in one room. Get ready to share the fun and excitement of some online bingo.
There are two main ways you can hold a bingo night online with your friends. Either all together in one room or all playing from home in the same virtual room.
Both ways offer different advantages, the one you choose is purely down to your preferences.
- If you want to all play together in the same physical location, you’ll need to invite everyone around and make sure you have snacks and music ready to go.
Make sure you’re registered at PlayOJO to join the bingo room and get the event started.
Each person can buy a certain number of tickets. You can also distribute physical copies of each person’s ticket so that they can play the game. You can find printable bingo cards online to make this even easier. - If you’re all playing in separate locations, it’s even easier to organise as you only need to agree on a room to meet in and a time.
Get everyone together in one room and purchase your tickets to get started. Share the excitement and fun as you chat over video message or through the PlayOJO live chat.
- If you’re going to video chat with your friends while you play, you can use PlayOJO from your mobile device.
You can use two screens, one to play bingo and the other to chat with all your friends.
Games to Play at Your Virtual Bingo Night
There are lots of different rooms available at PlayOJO, all of which offer a high-quality online bingo experience.
Before you choose which hall to play in, you should first think about what time your virtual bingo night will take place.
Not all of our rooms are available 24/ and some are only available at certain times or on certain days.
90 Ball Bingo
The classic form of bingo much loved by players across the UK.
Featuring classic gameplay and simple to follow rules, this is sure to be a big hit at any virtual bingo night.
At PlayOJO, you can enjoy 90 ball bingo in our Amigo room, Masked Singer room, Equaliser room and Hero room, among others.
75 Ball Bingo
75 ball bingo, sometimes known as American bingo, is a slightly different way to play the classic game.
With new bingo tickets, new ways to win, and lots of big prizes, this form of bingo is rapidly gaining popularity in the UK.
Find out what’s so special about 75 ball bingo by visiting our Rodeo room and see if you can win the guaranteed community jackpot.
80 Ball Bingo
80 ball bingo shares a lot of similarities with 75 ball bingo but manages to squeeze a few extra features and ways to win in.
While this type of bingo may not be as well known as the other two, it’s still loads of fun to play and is guaranteed to make your bingo night a wild success.
At PlayOJO, you can visit our Disco room for some 80 ball bingo action and try your luck at some big winning patterns.
Advantages of Online Bingo
While some people miss playing in bingo halls, there are loads of features of online bingo that, in our opinion, make it an improvement over playing bingo in person.
Whether you prefer to play online or not, you can certainly agree on the following advantages of playing bingo online.
Added convenience
The main advantage of online bingo is that you can play anytime and anywhere.
Before, you’d need to drive to a bingo hall which could be some distance away from where you live. Now, you can load up your favourite bingo site from your own home.
You can even play bingo on your mobile while out and about. Not only that but at PlayOJO, we have plenty of rooms offering 24/7 bingo, so you can play whenever you want.
Bingo bonuses
What’s more fun than playing bingo? Playing bingo for free!
With bingo bonuses, you can claim free bingo tickets plus free spins. Other goodies will be given to you to help you make the most of your time playing bingo online.
At PlayOJO, we also offer a 10% cashback to all of our players on any ticket they buy. For every ten tickets you buy, you essentially get one free.
More variety in games
Most bingo halls tend to stick to a single version of bingo. When you play online, however, you’ll find loads of different games available for you to try out.
Whether you prefer 90 ball, 75 ball or any other type of bingo game, you’re sure to find something you enjoy.
If you ever feel like playing something new or exciting, you can check out some of the new versions of bingo on offer online.
Bigger prizes
When you play online, you’re often joining rooms full of lots of other players. Generally, the more players there are in a bingo room, the bigger the potential prizes.
A lot of online bingo rooms will also include progressive jackpots. Some progressive jackpots can offer lucky players tens of thousands of pounds in prize money!
Make new friends
While online bingo may not be quite as social as a bingo hall, bingo sites make sure that players can interact with one another and have fun.
All of the bingo rooms at PlayOJO offer a live chat where you can share the thrill of winning with other players as well as find out more about the games.
Live chat is a great place to have fun, socialise and make new friends while enjoying some bingo.
Background of Online Bingo
Before the internet, bingo was enjoyed at fairs or at bingo halls across the country.
While playing bingo in-person is always a lot of fun, it was always difficult for someone people to regularly attend, especially if they lived far away from the bingo hall.
The internet has made it easier than ever to use services and interact with people around the world.
The first online bingo site went live in 1996 and since then, loads of excellent bingo sites have emerged.
Online bingo makes it more convenient and fun to play bingo, letting people sign up and play real money games from the comfort of their homes. Although the first bingo sites didn’t have many features or games, they were still popular and led to more people than ever getting online.
Over the years, the quality of online bingo sites has improved and there are now more games, better features and more fun.
Also, regulations have been established to ensure that online bingo is safe and fair. Today, players can choose from many online bingo sites and enjoy bingo with their friends in a virtual bingo hall.
