About Us
Wasting Time Since ‘96 – And Proud Of It
Gamesville has always been a little different. And that’s just the way we like it.
The mid-90s saw Gamesville start as a quirky online destination for bingo and chat, and it has grown into something more.
Today, Gamesville is alive and kicking once more. This time, it is a home for casual gamers who just want to play.
There are no gimmicks – just quick, free games that help you unplug for a few minutes (or a few hours.)
A Pioneer In Online Casual Gaming
Founded in 1996, Gamesville was one of the first online communities to offer real-time, multiplayer games.
This was long before smartphones, social media, and broadband were a thing!
The Bingo Zone, our flagship at the time, let hundreds of players compete for cash prizes.
In 1999, Gamesville was acquired by Lycos and grew quickly.
More games were added, and it was built into a loyal online community and a go-to destination for casual players.
A Few Things Changed – Our Mission Didn’t
While internet trends come and go, one thing has always remained the same with Gamesville.
We’re here to help people relax, play and kill time without spending a dime.
Today, Gamesville is focused on bringing our players:
- Fresh browser games
- Free to play slots
- Slingo, bingo, keno, plinko
- Instant-win games and more
We add new titles all the time, and we’re making it easier to play great games without any friction.
Built By People Who Love Games
We are a small team of developers, writers, and designers, but we all have one thing in common: we’re longtime gamers who remember when the internet was fun.
It’s our mission to keep it that way, so we care about performance, accessibility, and delight. That’s why we strive for fast load times, no downloads, and games that just work!
When we say “free to play”, we’re not just saying that. You can play anything with no signup, no installation, and no credit card. Just play and go!
A Community That Still Remembers
Over the years, Gamesville has been more than just a gaming site.
We hear from old-school players all the time, and we love that Gamesville still lives in the memories of the people born in the age of the first iterations of the site.
If you’re one of the OGs, welcome back. If you’re new, you’re in for a good time.
Welcome to Gamesville.com
