The most important person in the bingo hall, next to you the player of course, is the caller. The caller is the entertainment and sets the mood and tone for the game.
Many online games have a computer-generated voice calling the numbers. Other games don't provide a caller at all so you have to read the numbers as they appear. It seems to me that some game designers have overlooked this crucial component of the game.
So which online bingo games have the best callers?
This is an easy one: Carry On Bingo. This site features Kenneth Williams of Carry On movie fame as the resident bingo caller. His hilarious voice and jokes really bring the game to life and put a smile on my face.
And we get to see Kenneth's picture, too. Not that he's a Calvin Klein underwear model but at least the photo gives the game a friendly, personal touch. More sites need to follow Carry On Bingo's lead.
I'd also like to give an honorable mention to Cyberbingo's number caller. The voice of this young gentleman is smooth, clear and friendly.
So what can we expect in future? I'd like to hear more celebrities providing the voices. May I suggest Ricky Martin and La Bingo Loca?
Top bingo caller:
Carry On Bingo, Kenneth Williams
Honorable mention:
Cyberbingo