Film Bingo Review

Film lovers and bingo hobbyists will really enjoy Film Bingo. It’s a unique bingo site that allows players to enjoy all their favourite bingo games, while giving a little back to the homegrown movie industry. The site is designed to help indie filmmakers get their flicks released. Thanks to your efforts, these enterprising filmmakers can ensure that their latest work sees the light of day.

That's because a portion of all proceeds the site makes are channeled back to film makers. It's an unusual concept, and one that gives Film Bingo a distinct USP. As themes for bingo websites go, this one is certainly original. Not only will you be doing your bit for the UK's burgeoning film industry, but you can still do something to line your own pockets in the process. Sign up with £10 and you'll be given £20 on top to play with. You will also get the chance to spin the bonus wheel to win up to £2,500 in bonus cash.

About Film Bingo

Film Bingo is operated by a company called Jumpman Gaming Ltd. They operate many bingo sites, and this particular one allows players to enjoy 90 and 75-ball games, some of which have large jackpots attached. There are also slots to be played and a small selection of instant games. The site utilises the services of a number of chat moderators to ensure that the chat bingo games are always lively and fun.

If you need to get hold of customer support, there is a UK phone number provided. Alternatively you can drop them an email and a member of the support team will get back to you promptly. You might also want to take a look at the FAQ to see if you can find an answer to your query there. As for the inspiration behind the site, its About page explains that there was once a close connection between films and bingo. This is because many bingo halls were established in former cinemas, giving the building a new lease of life. Now it's the turn of online bingo players to do their bit for the film industry.

Newbie Bonuses

When you sign up at Film Bingo, there is a 200% first deposit bonus to claim. Deposit £10 and you will be given a total of £30 to play with. You will also be given the chance to spin the wheel and win guaranteed bonus cash ranging from between £5 and £2,500. This cash is subject to a 4x wagering requirement before it can be withdrawn. After making your first deposit, you will also be able to enter the newbie bingo room where you can play free bingo games for your first week and win prizes worth a few pence or £1.50 at most.

Film Bingo invite players to like their Facebook page to be in with a chance of winning cinema gift cards. They also extend a birthday bonus to all players. Many promotions on the site have a film theme, whereas others, such as Friday Night Takeaway, are slightly different. In this game, players can win £50 worth of takeaway food vouchers in the prize game that is held at 8pm every Friday night. There is also a promotion called Weekend Wad in which £300 of bonus funds is available to players. Film Bingo are fond of alliteration, which is why they run promotions called Monday Madness and Tuesday Treasure, the latter of which sees a community jackpot worth £1,000 laid on the line.

Visa and More

In terms of deposit options, the site accepts Visa Debit, Visa Credit, Visa Electron, Maestro, Mastercard and Solo. Unfortunately, there are no additional deposit options available such as ewallet or PayPal. The minimum deposit amount is £5 the first time you use the site and £10 thereafter. As for withdrawals, the minimum amount is £30 and there is a 48 hour wait before funds are released.

Bingo Variety

There are just two bingo games to be played at Film Bingo, 90 and 75-ball bingo, but within this framework there is plenty of scope for variety. For example you can play bingo games with varying jackpots ranging from a few pounds up to several thousand pounds, depending on how many players have bought tickets. Alternatively you can try the jackpot games where there is a guaranteed prize at stake of as much as £2,500.

In the 90-ball game, there are three ways to win: by completing one line, two lines or achieving three lines which is called full house. In the 75-ball game there is just one way to win, by completing a line on the 5x5 grid which has a free square in the centre. The 75-ball game typically involves completing patterns. These might be letters of the alphabet or specific shapes such as a fork or champagne glass. Why? Because it's fun that's why.

Slots as Well

There are a number of video slots that can be played at the site over and above the bingo games. Unfortunately it isn't possible to tell exactly what these games are without signing up first. Film Bingo has elected not to display additional information about games to casual visitors to the site. The only two that can be confirmed are Fluffy Favourites and Sugar Train. This is known because their thumbnail images appear on the homepage.

Jumpman Gaming, who operate several other bingo sites, usually offer these slots alongside games such as Shaman’s Dream and Temple of Isis. Mini games can be played on the site too but again identity of these is not revealed.

Lights Out

Film Bingo is a highly unusual site, but one that’s certainly worth a look, particularly if you are a lover of UK films. Proceeds from the site are used to help UK film production and in particular a company called Dogs of Anwnn, a small British film production company. They have released two feature films to date and have others in the works. On a different note, Film Bingo has a good selection of bingo games and a reasonable range of slots.

There are a few drawbacks to the site however including a lack of deposit options. There is also the fact that the site is currently marked as insecure. You will notice this in your browser tab when you visit. Hopefully it's just a temporary issue, but it doesn't bode well given that sites that require customer data including financial transactions are meant to use 128-bit SSL encryption. Presuming this problem is resolved however there is every reason to sign up with Film Bingo and give it a go in the knowledge that you're doing your bit not just for your bank balance but also for Britain's film industry.