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Online gaming is almost as old as the World Wide Web itself and one of the very first companies to spot the potential for this new, net-based entertainment was Intercasino back in 1996. Since then they've grown to be one of the front-runners in this crowded business, winning a hugely loyal community of customers and a raft of well-deserved industry awards for the outstanding quality of their online experience. But does Intercasino's undoubted expertise in online casinos and poker rooms mean they have the know-how to bring online bingo alive in the same way at their Interbingo hall? Step this way . . .
Like many of their rivals in the online bingo game, Interbingo greets you with a nice, simple welcome page that makes getting to grips with the 'how', 'who', 'what', 'when' and 'where' of their brand of bingo blissfully easy. We have to give a special mention for the superb interactive tutorial found in the 'Getting Started' section of the site, as this is simply one of the best guides for newcomers we've seen to date. Other online bingo halls could learn a thing or two from Interbingo here. So far, so good - however, excellent online tutorials are as pointless as a chocolate teapot if the games themselves are simply so-so. Has Interbingo got the (bingo) balls to raise their game above the common herd and be 'the most authentic online bingo hall on the net', as they claim?
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The first thing about the Interbingo experience that really differentiates them from so many of their rivals is the mechanics used to play online bingo with them. Where most online bingo halls operate using non-download Flash games, Interbingo's hall requires their custom game software to be downloaded, or sent to you on a CD. This does mean that getting to play for the first time takes a little more time and effort than 'non-download' bingo halls but there are advantages to this approach. First, the look and feel of Interbingo's games is unusually sumptuous with a level of gloss and polish that we think does make the experience of playing online bingo with them especially pleasurable. Secondly, after the software has been downloaded and installed (a straightforward and painless experience, well explained in the 'Getting Started' help on the main site) connection to games is then very rapid. This latter point may make Interbingo's approach particularly preferable for users on dial-up as, although the initial lengthy download may make you envious of those with broadband, subsequent connection times when you want to play a session should be quicker than on 'non download' sites. The software really doesn't need a very muscular computer to work, but sadly if you're not running some flavour of Windows (more specifically Windows 98 or later) we're afraid it's game over at Interbingo - Apple Mac users definitely need not apply, which is a great shame in our opinion. C'mon Interbingo - Apple users like to play online bingo too!
The Interbingo experience is split into three halls, giving the option to play big money Tournament bingo, the regular 'real money' sessions and to practice for free. This latter option gets a gold star from us because we're big fans of this approach to give newcomers a real taste of the site's full online bingo experience before committing real money. Good stuff. Whichever hall you plump for on a session, the delivery is impeccable, with smooth graphics and sound, and the full complement of additional facilities, such as chat and other instant-win minigames, we've come to expect from the very best online bingo sites. There is an unashamedly American bias to the bingo here, so if you're resolutely looking for a European ninety ball game you'll have to look elsewhere, but with such lovely presentation we think even the most committed European bingo fans should be tempted to try something a bit different. Hey, you can even choose your bingo caller! (OK, if we're being truthful about this option we would have to say 'who cares?' but it is an indication of the level of detail Interbingo have gone to in pursuit of creating a really involving experience.)
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One final aspect of the Interbingo experience that the company prides itself on, is the strong community facilities it has added beyond the already excellent chat available in the online bingo halls themselves. Interbingo Community encourages its members to share information about themselves through published user profiles and, if you're in need of some astral guidance with your dauber, there are monthly horoscopes to peruse too. All in all, Interbingo does go that extra yard with its Community, so if the social side of bingo is as important to you as the chance to win cash and prizes this is an online bingo hall you really should try out.
Whilst the actual gameplay may not be wildly different from rival online bingo sites, the 'bells and whistles' of Interbingo's halls and its strong Community do give it an edge that makes its claim to be the 'most authentic online bingo hall on the net' far from just an idle boast. Intercasino has created one of the very best online bingo halls we've played to date and, unless you use a Mac or simply can't bear to play online bingo with less than ninety balls, you should love getting intimate with Interbingo.
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