Maine Mendoza Reminded of Bulacan Childhood Memories Because of Online Game

Eat Bulaga host Maine Mendoza-Atayde took a nostalgic trip down memory lane during the launch of BingoPlus’s new online game, Pinoy Drop Ball. The event, held last September 29, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Manila, was a star-studded affair graced by Maine, along with celebrity guests Julie Anne San Jose and PPop idol Alamat.

The launch showcased BingoPlus’s commitment to merging traditional Filipino games with modern technology, creating an engaging digital experience. Pinoy Drop Ball is a homegrown game designed to evoke the familiar atmosphere of local peryas (carnivals) that many Filipinos cherish. This innovative addition is the first-ever live-streamed drop ball game in the Philippines, setting a new benchmark in digital perya gaming.

As the event unfolded, Maine expressed her excitement about the new game. “I’m very excited. I hope everyone here is just as excited as I am for the Pinoy Drop Ball,” she said. Her enthusiasm resonated with the crowd, reflecting the significance of bringing a piece of Filipino culture into the digital age.

During the launch, Maine was asked if she had ever experienced a perya as a child. She reminisced about her experiences growing up in Bulacan, a province known for its vibrant local fairs. “Familiar ako, but I always see the Color Game sa perya before. Especially in Bulacan, sa province kasi talagang maraming perya everywhere,” she recalled. Her words highlighted how these traditional games played a crucial role in her childhood, and how the new game aims to capture that essence.

Eusebio Tanco, chairman of DigiPlus Interactive Corp., shared his vision for the Pinoy Drop Ball game. “As a brand deeply rooted in Filipino culture, it has been our mission to elevate traditional Pinoy entertainment and bring this experience to the modern age. Like our well-loved Filipino games Bingo Mega, Color Game, and Papula Paputi, Drop Ball promises to reignite your excitement and engage you further in the BingoPlus platform,” he was quoted as saying in a report published by Business World. Tanco emphasized that the game would not only bring joy but also connect people through familiar pastimes.

The Pinoy Drop Ball game joins a successful lineup of digital games available on the BingoPlus platform, including Bingo, Tongits, and various Perya Games. Tanco noted that the game promises to reignite excitement among players and further engage them in the BingoPlus platform. “Drop Ball is another leap forward in this mission, as BingoPlus continues to bridge offline traditions with modern technology, creating a more seamless and exciting experience for all,” he said.

BingoPlus’s innovative approach highlights the potential of digital platforms to revive and sustain cultural practices. By taking traditional games like Pinoy Drop Ball and adapting them for the modern age, the company not only preserves these cherished experiences but also introduces them to a new generation of players.

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