The online enterprise of the popular Mecca Bingo chain, MeccaBingo.com, has recently launched a game that is sure to capture the imagination of anyone who was ever a fan of classic British quiz shows.

Blockbuster Bingo, the new game themed on the cult 80s show originally presented by Bob Holness, is a branded bingo game produced by Playtech and made available as a result of its recent purchase of the Virtue Fusion subsidiary.

The game sees traditional bingo numbers replaced by the lettered tiles, with 20 of the showÂ's signature yellow hexagons appearing on each ticket. Should the first five letters called contain B, I, N, G and O in any order, all players will take home a share of the Community Blockbuster Bingo Jackpot that is proportional to their stake.

Additionally, classic features from the show such as the Gold Run will offer further chances to win, with the bonus game being activated for every player who only has one letter left on their ticket when the first prize has been won – and Angus Nisbet, head of gaming for MeccaBingoÂ's parent company, believes the game will be a hit.

Â"Branded online bingo games are among the most popular on MeccaBingo.com and I am sure that Blockbusters Bingo will be another success,Â" Nisbet explained. Â"PlaytechÂ's Virtue Fusion has created a fantastic product and I am positive it will strike a chord with fans of the show and be well-liked by new players too.Â"