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Make a music bingo for all ages

A music bingo for all ages is the game where grandpa, mum and the grandkids cheer for the same songs for once.

With Bingo Banger you paste a playlist that covers every generation, and the app turns it into unique bingo cards. The Bingo Master plays the recognizable parts, so everyone at the table can join in — from the sixties to today's hits.

Music everyone knows

The secret to a great all-ages bingo is spread: a few classics for the oldest players, the big hits in between and some recent songs for the youngest. Because you build your own list, you decide how much of each era goes in, so nobody spends the whole night just listening.

Together at one table

A music bingo is one of the few games where eight and eighty sit side by side. Put the grandkids next to the grandparents so they help each other with songs they don't know — that sparks the best conversations between rounds.

Print it or on the phone

Print the cards large on paper for anyone who would rather not play on a screen, or let the younger guests play along for free on their own phone with one game code on bingobanger.party. A mix of both works too.

Example songs for this theme

For inspiration: these are songs that tend to work well with this theme. You are not tied to any of them — you build your own list, so use them, extend them or ignore them completely.

• ABBA — Dancing Queen
• The Beatles — Hey Jude
• Queen — We Are The Champions
• Elvis Presley — Jailhouse Rock
• Michael Jackson — Billie Jean
• Ed Sheeran — Shape of You
• Harry Styles — As It Was
• ABBA — Mamma Mia

How to make this music bingo yourself

How a music bingo evening runs

Traditional bingo leans on numbers; this game leans on songs, and that one twist is what makes it fun. There is no number to find: people listen to the opening seconds, recognise the hit and players mark it off. You do not need a professional host or a trivia round to warm the room up, because the music takes care of that. Most people know far more songs than they think.

Settle first on what the evening should be. A short game of three rounds is perfect before dinner; a complete night of 90 minutes suits a party, a company event or a musical theme night. Whether your crowd grew up on the 90s or on last summer's charts, use their own music instead of a generic list: the best selection is the one where every player recognises something — a classic, a guilty pleasure, a recent hit. That is what gets people out of their seats.

The format is easy. Create the list, choose the card size and the win pattern, and give each guest a card with the song titles printed on it. Each song is played once, in a random order. The first person to fill a whole line shouts bingo, and the host verifies that call with the code along the side. Guests who prefer a screen join online at bingobanger.party with your game code. Small prizes per round keep the energy up, and they do not have to be expensive.

Questions, or want a hand hosting your first game? Email robin@kreatrix.nl and we will answer within a working day. The app is free, six cards included.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make it fun for young and old alike?

Spread your list across the decades: start with classics, build up to today's hits. That way each generation recognizes a song regularly and everyone stays involved.

Can grandma play on paper and the grandkids on the phone?

Yes. You can use printed cards and phone players together in the same round. You share one game code for anyone playing on bingobanger.party.

Is the app complicated for older players?

No. As the host you run the app; players only cross off their card. With large printed cards even the oldest guest plays along easily.

How many songs do I need?

About 33 seconds per song, so an hour of play calls for around 110 titles. The app works out the number for you.

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