Music Bingo

How to Run a Music Bingo Game with Spotify and BingoMaker

Music Bingo is a fun variation of traditional bingo where players listen to clips of songs and mark off corresponding squares on their bingo cards. This guide will help you use Spotify and BingoMaker to set up and run a Music Bingo game.

Tools Required

• Spotify: A music streaming service to provide the songs for your game.
• BingoMaker: An online platform to create and manage bingo cards and games.

Setting Up Your Music Bingo Game

Step 1: Create Your Playlist on Spotify

1. Open Spotify: Log in to your Spotify account on the desktop app or web player.
2. Create a Playlist: Click on “Create Playlist” in the sidebar.
3. Add Songs: Search for and add the songs you want to include in your Music Bingo game. Ensure the songs are varied and fit the theme of your game.
4. Order the Songs: Arrange the songs in the playlist according to how you plan to play them. You might want to shuffle them for randomness or keep them in a specific order.

Step 2: Prepare Bingo Cards on BingoMaker

1. Go to BingoMaker: Visit BingoMaker.com.
2. Sign Up or Log In: If you don’t have an account, sign up for a free account. If you do, log in.
3. Create a New Bingo Game:
   1. Click on “Create New Game.”
   2. Choose “Custom” or “Music” (if available) for your game type.
4. Customize Your Bingo Cards:
   1. * Add Song Titles: Enter the titles of the songs from your Spotify playlist into the bingo card generator. You can also add additional information or images if desired.
   2. * Set Card Dimensions: Choose the size of your bingo cards (e.g., 5x5 grid).
   3. * Generate Cards: Once you have entered all the songs, generate and preview your bingo cards.
5. Distribute Bingo Cards:
   1. * Print or Share Digitally: You can either print the bingo cards or share them digitally with your players. BingoMaker allows you to download PDFs or share a link directly.

Step 3: Host the Music Bingo Game

1. Play the Songs:
   1. Open your Spotify playlist and play the songs during the game. Use a speaker system to ensure everyone can hear.
   2. Decide on the length of each song clip. Typically, 20-30 seconds is sufficient for each clip.
2. Call Out Songs:
   1. As you play each song, call out the song title and artist (if desired) so that players can mark their cards.
   2. Optionally, you can play the songs in a random order or use a randomized song list.
3. Monitor the Game:
   1. Keep track of the songs played and ensure players are marking their bingo cards correctly.
   2. Verify bingo calls and award prizes for completed rows, columns, or full cards as per your game rules.

Step 4: Wrap Up the Game

1. Announce Winners: Confirm the winners and provide any prizes or recognition.
2. Gather Feedback: Ask players for feedback to improve future games.

Tips for a Successful Music Bingo Game

• Select a Diverse Playlist: Ensure a mix of genres and eras to keep players engaged.
• Test the Playlist: Check that all songs are available and play correctly on Spotify.
• Check Audio Quality: Ensure your audio setup is clear so all players can hear the music.
• Plan for Multiple Rounds: Consider playing multiple rounds with different playlists or themes.

Enjoy your Music Bingo game!

Example Cards and Play Lists

Cards can be found here: Bingo Cards

Spotify Playlists:

Side - A

Side - B

Resources

• Spotify
• BingoMaker