Sign up

Party Bingo use a slightly different sign up method to most other online bingo sites by splitting the registration process into a number of different steps.

First you have to get to the sign up box. This involves clicking on the 'Join now' button which rather surprisingly doesn't take you straight to the sign up page but instead the bingo lobby. From here you'll need to click on the 'New user? Join now' button in the left side bar, prompting the sign up box to finally appear.

Next you'll need to enter your chosen username (they do have a lot of members so you'll need to be rather inventive to get the exact one you want however rather usefully if your preferred alias is already taken they will suggest variations that are still available), password and email address. From here you'll have the choice to be taken through to the cashier to make a deposit and start playing for real or to play on the site for free.

Should you choose the latter option you will be credited with some 'imaginary funds' and can buy tickets and play in some of the games rooms 'for real' although you won't actually be eligible for the jackpot.

If you choose to proceed to the cashier you'll need to fill in details such as your name address, payment preferences and both telephone number and mobile number. It's important to enter these correctly as they use these details to verify your details and minimise the risk of fraud on the site.

Although it does sound rather long winded, the Party Bingo sign up doesn't actually take very long at all and being able to try out the site before you deposit any money is definitely a useful feature.

Design

Party Bingo is a site that's very much designed for the ladies. With a modern pink, grey and white colour scheme has a more 'grown up' feel than many of the more cartoon-like bingo sites around and the setup used throughout gives it an almost 'glossy magazine' appearance.

The bingo lobby is really clearly set out with all the information you need to decide where to play and the rooms themselves are easy to use, brightly coloured, entertainingly themed and really help Party Bingo stand out from the crowd.

Usability

Once you've completed the full sign up and registered with the cashier, playing on the Party Bingo site is simple. The games rooms are clearly set out and include lots of useful functionality that helps you customise the site to your liking. You can zoom in on your cards, alter your dabber colour and style (they have everything from heart shapes to yin/yang symbols to choose from) and even peruse the game schedule for the room you're in.

It is worth bearing in mind that a lot of the Party Bingo site is pop-up based so you will need to manually tell your computer to open them if you have a pop-up blocker installed in your computer. They will however notify you of this if it's a problem.

Games

As Party Bingo are a UK/US site they offer both 90 ball and 75 ball bingo and even have a room where tickets are purchased and jackpots are paid in dollars instead of pounds. They also run a free bingo room where you can play for imaginary money. With 4 differently themed games rooms in total you do have plenty of choice and they also offer instant bingo, poker and slots for those who fancy a bit more variety still.

Jackpots

To keep things interesting Party Bingo run a different progressive jackpot in each of their bingo rooms and while the jackpots available in the vast majority of their games are completely dependent on how many people are playing they do occasionally run coveralls too. On top of their regular jackpots Party Bingo run a whole host of daily, weekly and monthly promotions that will keep you coming back for more.

Chat

Party Bingo boast some of the most enthusiastic chat hosts around and they're always quick to involve newcomers in any game or conversation that's going on. The players themselves seem to be an equally friendly bunch. To keep with the magazine vibe of the site Party Bingo's community area is packed with real life stories that members have submitted about everything from their best Valentines day to perfect summer stories.

Support

Party Bingo have a customer services team on hand 24/7 although they are only available by phone or email which isn't quite as handy as an instant service. However, despite this they do tend to get back to you quickly and the FAQ section is pretty comprehensive so the absence of an instant help functionality doesn't have to big an impact on your playing experience.

Security

Party Bingo go to extra lengths to protect your privacy and minimise the risk of fraud on the site. While they use the latest SSL software and protective firewalls to ensure they security of your personal data they also carry out additional checks to verify the information you provide them with to ensure that only you are able to access and operate your account.