An Introduction To Music Bingo

Bingo

Bingo happens to be one of the oldest games on the planet and one that has stood the test of time, having been around for decades. And, as you will expect, there have been different versions of bingo created over the years, with music bingo the one to come to the fore recently.

It doesn’t matter how you like to play bingo; there is a version for everyone. For example, if a player enjoys convenience, they can be playing bingo online in seconds at a time that suits them. And, if someone likes music, music bingo is the way to go. In music bingo, as you can probably guess, there are no numbers. Instead, the numbers are replaced by song titles.

While music bingo has recently come to the fore, it’s a game that was actually popular a few decades ago, with a TV show dedicated to it. And, like standard versions of bingo, music bingo is a straightforward game. The host of the game will play music tracks, and if the track is listed on a player’s sheet, it needs dabbing off.

So, not only is music bingo a fun game where players will be battling out against each other in the hope of shouting out “bingo!” but it’s also a chance to put music skills to the test too. You see, if the game’s host plays a snippet of a track and a player doesn’t recognise it, they’re not going to mark it off on their card or sheet, which means they could miss out on winning.

While traditional versions of bingo could be seen as outdated or boring, especially among younger people, music bingo has breathed new life into the game. It’s made it perfect for occasions such as birthday parties, stag and hen dos, and even team-building exercises. And it’s not a challenging game to set up either, with music streaming services such as Spotify having tons of playlists that have been created specifically for music bingo.

Music bingo is also one of the most versatile versions of bingo, as players don’t have to be in the same room or place to enjoy the game, as it can all be done virtually. For example, players can all connect via a service such as Zoom, the host can take the lead and play a snippet of around 10-15 seconds of a song, and then players can mark it off on their sheet. And, when they get five ticked off, it’s time to shout bingo.

Music bingo is another way to enjoy traditional bingo but with a modern twist. It’s fair to say that for anyone who likes bingo, there is going to be a version of the game that suits them and their friends down to the ground. And with how popular music is and music streaming platforms, it makes sense that music bingo continues to grow in popularity, as it’s a game that can be customised and appeals to new generations of players.

Xsnoize Author
Mark Millar is the founder of XS Noize and looks after the daily running of the website as well as hosting interviews for the weekly XS Noize Podcast. Mark's favourite album is Achtung Baby by U2.

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