Gone are the days with boring, old bingo halls. 2020 is seeing the rise of your favourite and TV shows being integrated into bingo, to make a fun game even more fun. Here’s the scoop…

As you may or may not know, many sites use top bingo software platforms which have been becoming more technologically advanced every day. This technology has allowed these software creators to create some of the best TV show tie in bingo you could dream of!

More than just a bunch of old people sat around with big markers

Bingo has a misconception that is from the old says of smokey bingo halls filled full of aunties, mothers and grandmas using it as a fun environment to catch up and gossip whilst having a chance to win some money.

Gone are those days.

Bingo is now played by a tonne of millennials, and online bingo has just made this a lot more accessible for them.  This demand by the younger generation has caused an influx of new styles of bingo, and one of those is bingo themed after British TV shows.

TV Themed Bingo Rooms

The nations most loved TV shows aren’t just something that people watch every time they’re on – they’re more like an event. People start to schedule their day around them and won’t miss an episode for love nor money.

This was caught on by the gambling industry and what better way to tie this in than with themed bingo rooms, bringing your favourite shows and characters into a fun and friendly bingo atmosphere? These special rooms have gotten everything you love about the show – the theme tunes and music… the celebrities and some of them even have a special set of rules that tie into the show – so you can have even more fun on your favourite bingo game style whilst enjoying your favourite show at the same time.

Now, you can’t find every game at every site, but some of the TV show themed bingo you can find on your favourite sites include:

Britain’s got talent bingo – The hit ITV talent show with a guest panel and acts of all shapes and sizes has its own bingo game where you can play a special ‘star struck’ game. These happen every 30 minutes and you get the chance to win up to 6 great bonus prizes.

Crystal Maze – Yep, the famous game show that has contestants going into different zones comes at you in bingo form. You have the ever popular 90 ball bingo game with a special ‘Crystal Dome Bonsu Round’ that allows you to get special tokens.

The X Factor Bingo – Mecca has formed a special partnership with the show, where you go face to face with the judges desk with a hidden ticket. If you get this then you get access to one of the 4 jackpots on offer!

Love Island Bingo – Yes, the marmite TV show (You either love it or hate it!) has gone on to get its own bingo room. Brought to you in conjunction with Sky, it features the theme music playing in the background and has a unique feature that sends you a ‘you’ve got a text’ ball call.

Why you should play in a themed bingo boom

Online bingo is great fun – an exciting experience with a really enjoyable social aspect in the chat rooms. Picking one of these themed rooms usually has you playing the standard 90 ball bingo game – the most popular version in the UK – but with a few fun extras.

So why would you even want to play in one of these rooms? Well, you get to have fun playing an amazing game of bingo with the added twist of your favourite TV show! They have additional bonuses and or additional jackpots.

You’ll also get a better bingo session. There are themed bingo games out there – like deal or no deal – that has the basic bingo payout rules… but also the chance to take the bankers office for prizes just like the tv show.

How to find and join a themed bingo room

When you’re choosing a themed bingo room to play in, one of the first things you want to consider is making sure you’re playing on a licensed and regulated site – make sure that the site is commissioned by the UKGC or the UK Gambling commission.

Making sure the bingo site you choose has this regulation ensures that you’ll be playing in a safe environment, your money is protected and – most importantly – you can get access to your winnings.

After this, make sure that you pick a themed room or game that interests you or is linked to your favourite TV show. The added bonus of theme music and exclusive content will let you really enjoy your best-loved show as well as the thrill of a classic bingo game.

Then, just keep your eye out for any special bonuses of features, since different themed bingos will have different rules.

And then you’re all set!