Everything you need to know about Slingo

A relatively new game on the scene, Slingo is a fusion between elements of Slots and Bingo that create a unique gameplay experience. Since its creation in the 90s, the game has seen a sharp rise in audience and become a staple of some online platforms.

But how much do you know about Slingo games? Read on to find out everything that players should know before they start a game of Slingo.

How to play Slingo

Starting off, how does a game of Slingo actually work? Well, it’s quite simple, especially for any players already familiar with Bingo.

Players receive a 5×5 grid of numbers at the start of a game, formatted in much the same way as a US Bingo card. The only real difference here is that the centre square is filled, rather than giving players a ‘free’ space to fill with any number.

Play centres around the set of five reels that sit below the grid on the screen, with each of these lining up with one of the grid’s columns. Players have a set number of spins with which to generate numbers, seeing which ones match those on their grid.

The aim of the game is to mark off as many numbers as possible before running out of spins. Each completed vertical or horizontal line is known as a Slingo, with a total of ten possible Slingos on a grid.

The more lines that a player fills during the game, the higher their potential payout.

But there aren’t just numbers present on the reels. Inspired by slot machines, there are also special symbols that can land during a spin. Each of these has different effects that can impact the outcome of the game.

Wilds allow players to mark off any number in the matching column, with super wilds doing the same but for the entire grid. There are also multipliers, free spin symbols and Devils that have the potential to disrupt play.

The history of Slingo

During the 1990s, real estate developer Sal Falciglia decided to create a game that fused elements of Bingo and slot machines. This was originally intended as a possible gameshow game, with his prototype using a physical slot game as its basis.

But in the decade of the internet’s meteoric rise, it was inevitable that Slingo would make its way online. There, it found its audience, drawn from players already familiar with the mechanics of Bingo or Slots.

Varieties of Slingo

Another factor helping to drive Slingo’s popularity is the creation of additional game varieties, with varying themes and changes in the core gameplay.

A few of the most notable Slingo varieties include:

• Classic Slingo – which sticks to the basics of the fusion game’s design
• Slingo Riches – which adds a progressive jackpot that increases over time with a fraction of each wager made
• Deal or No Deal Slingo – which is themed around the popular TV show, incorporating elements like the character of the Banker

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By bringing something new but also familiar to the table, Slingo has earned its place alongside the wide variety of modern Slots and other classic casino games.