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Make a pride music bingo with the biggest LGBTQ+ anthems

A pride music bingo is a party where everyone knows the words: at the first notes of a true anthem the whole room is already singing, before anyone has found the square.

With Bingo Banger you paste your own playlist of LGBTQ+ anthems, and the app turns it into unique bingo cards with title and artist in every square. The app also has the ready-made list LGBTQ+ Anthems, which you use with one tap. The Bingo Master plays the recognizable part of each song, so you can just dance along.

Why anthems make such a good bingo

Anthems are made to be sung together. Disco, pop and dance from different generations: from the classics of the 1970s to the hits of today. That instant recognition is what makes a music bingo work, because players know within a few beats which song it is. A song everyone knows fills the dance floor and the bingo card at the same time.

For pride, a party night or the bar

Host a pride music bingo during pride month, on a festive night at the bar, at a club or society, or simply at home with friends. You play in rounds, so you decide how long it lasts. Give the winner of each round a small prize, and the mood is set straight away. It is a great choice for a family party, a company event or a night with friends, and everything you need is in the app: you can start in minutes. Anthems from every decade make it a good mix for any group, and few games get the whole room singing like this. The rules are simple, and you can start right away. Unlike music trivia, nobody needs to know the year or the artist: recognizing the song is enough.

Print it or play on the phone

Print two unique bingo cards per A4, or let everyone play along for free on their own phone with one game code at bingobanger.party. No app to install and no account: enter the code and play. On a projector or TV you show the venue screen with the game code and the standings.

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.

• Gloria Gaynor — I Will Survive
• Diana Ross — I'm Coming Out
• Lady Gaga — Born This Way
• Madonna — Vogue
• Cher — Believe
• The Weather Girls — It's Raining Men
• Donna Summer — I Feel Love
• Village People — YMCA

How to make this music bingo yourself

Hosting your own music bingo

Traditional bingo uses numbers; this game uses songs, and that one twist is what makes it fun. There is no number to look up: 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 does that for you. Most people know far more songs than they think.

Decide first what you want the evening to 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 everyone 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 would rather not use paper 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 get back to you within a working day. The app is free, six cards included.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a ready-made pride playlist in the app?

Yes. You will find the list LGBTQ+ Anthems among the ready-made lists in the app. Use it straight away, or paste your own playlist and make your own mix.

How many songs do I need?

Allow about 33 seconds per song. A 30-minute bingo needs around 55, an hour around 110 and 90 minutes about 164. The app works out the exact number for you.

Can my guests play on their own phone?

Yes. You are the host and share one game code. Your guests go to bingobanger.party, enter the code and play along for free on their own phone, with no app and no account.

What does it cost?

Playing is free for up to 6 cards, including the Bingo Master and without ads. Want more cards? You pay once: Bingo Master 4.99 euros for 50 cards, Bingo Venue 29.99 euros for 1000 cards. No subscription.

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