Bingo can be traced back to 1530, a time when Henry VIII was on his first wife, so its staying power is incredible. Since its humble beginnings it has gone to become one of the most beloved, as well as one of the most popular games in history. But, perhaps the most surprising thing about bingo is how well it has adapted to changes in technology; its move to the mobile format is evidence of this. In fact bingo games are some of the best apps you can have on your phone.
Here’s why.
As humans we are always applying a cost-benefit-analysis to any purchase, and when you apply it to bingo apps it is apparent that the benefits clearly outweigh the cons. Most are free to download while the choice available is incredible. For example, there are 13 bingo games at Winner Bingo, meaning there is enough choice to shake a stick at.
Bingo on the phone is one of the rare games that manages to amalgamate socialising and actually playing a game. Nearly every bingo game allows for conversation, something that is usually forbidden in bingo halls. Whilst playing you can engage in friendly banter with the people that you are playing against, banter being the key word, anyone who abuses will find themselves kicked off the server. There are few games available that allow for simultaneous play and conversation. It is a feature that everyone who has come across it has enjoyed and one that more games will try and incorporate in future.
If you look at the app store you see that the best games are the most simple. The concept behind Flappy Birds could have been the brainchild of a four-year-old, while Candy Crush is just a blatant rip-off of Bejewelled. The point is, simple games sell and that has never been more prevalent than in