Online Bingo has gone from strength to strength and continues to grow at a fast pace. From dedicated Facebook games to bingo rooms in online casinos you can always find a bingo game to join in. What makes this simple game such great fun to play? What makes these games continue to grow?

Bingo is a simple game of luck and reactions. A Ball with a number on it will be called out and if that number is on your bingo card you simply put a mark on it. When you either a line or all of your numbers are marked you will win a prize. Many of the games available use 80 balls but there are 90 and 70 ball varieties.

In each game you play you will have between 1 and 4 cards. Each card has 25 numbers on it, with the number in the center already marked for you. If you get all 5 numbers on a line, either horizontal. vertical or diagonal you will be able to call bingo and claim your prize. The faster that you mark your numbers off the more likely you are to win a prize as you are playing against other people.

Many of the online games available use an coins as an in game currency, and you purchase your cards before the game starts for a fixed price per card. The top few bingo’s called will win a larger prize and then if you get a bingo on your card you can break even on the original bet. When you first play a game you would be given a certain amount of coins to play with.

So, that's how most of the online games work, but that's not all that you get when you play. Many of the best games offer special powers that you can use as you play. These can vary from automatically marking a number for you, to placing special coins or prizes under numbers that you win if that number is call. This makes the games more interesting and gives that little extra excitement, especially if you then win with the boost.

But what do you do with your coins? There are loads of options available to you all of which add that personal touch to your bingo experience. From unique Daubers that you use to mark off numbers to special icons that others see in the game. Often you can buy better powerups to use during the game with coins too.

What really makes a good bingo is what goes on while you are playing. The bingo cards themselves, the music and way that the numbers are called. All of this will have an effect on the experience you are looking for. Many of the games have all of these things and more ready for you to try. With great music, clearly heard numbers and great graphics you can really enjoy the whole atmosphere provided. In some games you travel the world, with themed cards and backdrops. With other games you can personalise your bingo cards and choose the patterns, daubers and backdrops that you play with.

As well as smooth and fun gameplay, often you will be able to chat with the other players in the game. While you wait for the games to start or when you or someone else gets a nice win you can talk to each other. Meeting people that you play with can be great and you can find you make a few friends along the way. Alternatively you can challenge your friends to come see if they can beat you in your favorite game.

With a good look, smooth gameplay and a great social atmosphere you can have a wonderful time playing bingo. But what it all comes down to is that amazing feeling you get when you win on a line, or even on more than 1 card. Being able to press that bingo button is fun, knowing that you have won something and that you can win again is great. You might not win them all, but when you do it feels awesome.

There are many forms of online bingo for you to choose from, and many different games out there for you to try. But whichever one you choose you will have an fun time. With bright colours, balls rolling and cards to daub just waiting for you to play, you are in for a great experience.