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Artist bingo: a music bingo around one favourite artist
An artist bingo is a music bingo where every song comes from the same artist or band. It is the most personal theme there is: you build a game around the music somebody genuinely loves.
This is exactly where bringing your own playlist pays off. Ready-made packs carry a handful of artists at most; you can pick literally any artist with a big enough catalogue.
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When does an artist bingo work?
Mostly at a birthday, a wedding or a farewell, where the group has a connection to that one artist. For a mixed company party it is usually too narrow: pick a decade or a genre instead and slip a few of the artist's songs in.
How many songs does an artist need?
For half an hour you need about 55 songs, so the artist needs a substantial catalogue. If that does not work, combine two related artists or add tracks the artist featured on.
Make it extra personal
Put the songs in release order and you walk through the whole career. Or say a few words about what was happening when each one came out. That turns a game into a small tribute.
How to make this music bingo yourself
Paste your playlist
A link from Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music or Deezer, or type your own list of songs. The app collects the titles and removes duplicates.
Choose playing time and win pattern
The app works out how many songs you need and picks the card size.
Print the unique bingo cards
Two cards per A4 with cut lines, with a matching emoji above every title, plus a checklist for the host.
Play the hits
The Bingo Master plays the recognizable part of every song and verifies each bingo through the card code.
Frequently asked questions
What is an artist bingo?
A music bingo where every song on the card is by the same artist or band.
Which artists can I choose?
Any artist you can build a playlist from. You are not limited to a fixed catalogue.
How many songs do I need?
About 55 for half an hour and 110 for an hour of play.
Can I combine several artists?
Yes. For artists with a smaller catalogue, combining with a related act is usually the best solution.
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