🎵 Welcome to Music Mobo Bingo
What is Music Mobo Bingo?
Music Mobo Bingo is a music-driven bingo game that replaces traditional bingo numbers with song titles, artists, or albums.
Instead of calling numbers, the host calls music, and players mark off songs as they hear or recognize them.
Music Mobo Bingo is designed for:
- Private parties
- Home game nights
- Social gatherings
- Music-focused events
It combines:
- Bingo
- Music recognition
- Live interaction
- Mobile devices
- Big-screen visuals
All into one experience.
Important Music Disclaimer
Music Mobo Bingo is intended for private, home, and personal entertainment use only.
Music Mobo Bingo is a game application that interfaces with Spotify’s player to access music. We do not host, store, distribute, or directly play any music.
All audio playback occurs exclusively through your personal Spotify account and is governed by Spotify’s Terms of Use.
Users are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable copyright and licensing laws.
Music Mobo Bingo and Gig Game Corp:
- Do not provide music licenses
- Assume no responsibility for music usage compliance
- Are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Spotify
By using Music Mobo Bingo, you acknowledge and accept these terms.
The Main Parts of Music Mobo Bingo
Music Mobo Bingo has three main parts. Understanding these makes everything else simple.
The Host Console (YOU use this)
What it is: The Host Console is your control center. You run the entire game from here.
What you do with it:
- Start and restart music bingo rounds
- Import Spotify playlists (songs, artists, or albums)
- Choose how players win
- Call songs manually or automatically
- Open songs in Spotify when they are called
- Add or remove player cards
- Print music bingo cards
- See winners and scores
- Control themes, backgrounds, ads, and visuals
Where it’s used: Typically on a laptop, desktop, or tablet with access to Spotify.
👉 If you can see buttons like Start Round, Call Next, playlist options, and a list of players — you are in the Host Console.
The HUD (Big Screen Display)
What it is: The HUD is the audience-facing display, usually shown on a TV or projector.
What players see on the HUD:
- A QR code and join instructions
- Recently called song titles
- The music bingo board
- Album artwork (when available)
- Visual animations
- Background themes or videos
- Promo ads (if enabled)
What the HUD does NOT do:
- It does NOT control the game
- It does NOT play music
- It does NOT manage players
👉 Think of the HUD as the stage screen for your music bingo event.
The Controller (Players’ Phones)
What it is: The Controller is the player’s bingo experience on their phone.
How players use it:
- Scan the QR code or visit the join link
- Enter the Access Code
- Receive music bingo cards
- Tap song titles as they are called
- Press BINGO when they win
Key idea: Players do not need to download an app — everything runs in their mobile browser.
Typical Music Bingo Game Flow (Big Picture)
- You open the Host Console
- You load a Spotify playlist (see below)
- You start a round and choose settings
- Players join on their phones
- Music bingo cards are generated (mobile or printed)
- You call songs (manually or automatically)
- Songs open and play via Spotify
- Players call BINGO
- Winners are displayed
- You restart or close the round
Choose How You Want to Load Music
Before starting the game, you must load music into the bingo system. Music Mobo Bingo gives you two ways to do this, and both use public Spotify playlists.
Option A: Paste Your Own Spotify Playlist Link
Use this option if you already have a playlist you want to use.
How it works:
Copy the link to a public Spotify playlist
Paste it into the playlist field in the Host Console
Choose what you want to use as bingo spaces:
- Song titles
- Artist names
- Album names
Choose how many items to import (25–75)
Best for:
- Curated music nights
- Theme playlists
- DJ or host-controlled selections
- Repeatable games
Option B: Search for Public Spotify Playlists by Topic
Use this option if you don’t already have a playlist.
How it works:
- Enter a keyword or topic (for example: Rock, Country, 90s, Hip Hop)
- The system searches public Spotify playlists
- You select a playlist from the results
- Choose how many items to import (25–75)
Best for:
- Quick setup
- Casual play
- Discovering new playlists
- On-the-fly events
👉 Important: Only public Spotify playlists can be used. Private playlists will not load.
How Music Mobo Bingo Works (At a Glance)
| Traditional Bingo | Music Mobo Bingo |
|---|---|
| Numbers are called | Songs, artists, or albums are called |
| Caller announces numbers | Host opens music in Spotify |
| Bingo balls | Spotify playlists |
| Fixed pacing | Music-based pacing |
| Silent play | Audio-driven experience |
Optional Features
These features are optional, but they apply fully to Music Mobo Bingo and help create a more polished, engaging experience.
You can use all, some, or none of them.
Themes & Backgrounds
What this feature does
Themes control the visual atmosphere of the game.
They affect:
- The Host Console background
- The HUD background
- The overall mood of the event
Options Available
Generate a Theme with AI
- Describe a theme (e.g. “Rock concert”, “Neon dance floor”)
- The system generates a custom background image
- Applied instantly to Host Console and HUD
Upload Your Own Image
- Upload logos, flyers, or custom artwork
- Great for branding or themed events
Remove the Theme
- Revert to the default background at any time
👉 Themes can be changed even while a game is running.
Promo Ads
What this feature does
Promo Ads allow you to play audio or video content during the game.
Common uses:
- Sponsor messages
- Venue promotions
- Announcements
- Breaks between songs
How Ads Work in Music Bingo
Ads can be played manually
Or automatically during Auto-Call
While an ad plays:
- The game pauses
- Music playback pauses
- Gameplay resumes automatically afterward
If a player calls BINGO during an ad:
- The win is recorded
- The announcement displays after the ad finishes
Auto-Call (Hands-Free Mode)
Auto-Call works in Music Mobo Bingo with music-aware timing.
What Auto-Call Does
- Automatically calls the next song
- Opens the song in Spotify
- Can wait a fixed number of seconds or
- Automatically advance when a song ends (experimental)
When to Use It
- DJ-style music bingo
- Large groups
- Hands-off hosting
You can stop Auto-Call at any time.
Printed Cards (Paper Play)
Music Mobo Bingo supports printed bingo cards, even in music mode.
Print Options
From the Host Console you can:
- Print all cards
- Print selected cards
- Print individual cards
Important for Printed Cards
- Each printed card has a unique ID
- The same ID appears in the Host Console
- This allows you to verify winners accurately
👉 Printed players can fully participate alongside mobile players.
HUD Display (Highly Recommended)
The HUD is especially useful for Music Mobo Bingo.
Why the HUD Matters
- Displays song titles clearly
- Shows album art
- Keeps the audience engaged
- Reduces confusion during music playback
How to Use It
- Click Open HUD
- Move the HUD window to a TV or projector
- Keep hosting from your main screen
Restarting or Ending a Game
Restart Round
- Keeps players connected
- Loads a new playlist or reshuffles cards
Close Round / Reset Cards
- Ends the session
- Clears all cards and state
First-Time Music Bingo Host Checklist
If this is your first Music Mobo Bingo game:
- Open Host Console
- Load a Spotify playlist
- Choose Standard win rules
- Set 1 card per player
- Set 1 winner
- Start the game
- Ask players to scan the QR code
- Call songs manually at first
- Try Auto-Call once comfortable
- Celebrate your first music-powered BINGO 🎉
Browser Pop-Ups Must Be Enabled
Music Mobo Bingo opens Spotify songs in a new browser window or tab. Because of this, your browser must allow pop-ups for the game to work correctly.
If pop-ups are blocked:
- Songs may not open
- Auto-Call will not work properly
- Music playback may fail silently
How to Check Pop-Up Settings
Most browsers will show a warning or icon in the address bar when a pop-up is blocked.
To fix this:
- Look for a pop-up blocked message or icon
- Choose Allow pop-ups for this site
- Reload the Host Console
Use the Built-In Pop-Up Test
Music Mobo Bingo includes a Test Popup button in the Auto-Call settings.
Use this button to:
- Verify that your browser allows pop-ups
- Confirm Spotify can open correctly
- Fix issues before starting a live game
If the test popup does not appear:
- Pop-ups are still blocked
- Adjust your browser settings and try again
Recommended Best Practice
Before hosting a game:
- Enable pop-ups for Music Mobo Bingo
- Run the Test Popup
- Confirm a Spotify window opens successfully
This ensures smooth, uninterrupted music playback during your game.
Troubleshooting Spotify Playback (Important)
Music Mobo Bingo does not play music itself. It relies entirely on Spotify to handle music playback.
If songs are not playing automatically, it is almost always due to how Spotify is signed in or which device Spotify is using for playback.
This section explains what to check and how to fix it.
First, Understand How Music Playback Works
Music Mobo Bingo:
- ❌ Does not stream music
- ❌ Does not control Spotify’s audio directly
- âś… Opens songs in Spotify using your own Spotify account in a seperate window outside the game (we do not control Spotify)
Spotify decides:
- Which device plays the music
- Whether playback starts automatically
- Whether a popup or tab is allowed
Because of this, Spotify must be properly set up on the host’s laptop or desktop.
Step 1: Make Sure You Are Logged Into Spotify on the Host Device
You must be signed into Spotify on the same laptop or desktop you are using to run the Host Console.
What to check:
- Open spotify.com
- Confirm you are logged into your account
- Make sure the account can play music normally
👉 If you are not logged in, songs may open but not play.
Step 2: Set Your Web Browser as the Spotify Playback Device
Spotify can only play music on one active device at a time.
If Spotify thinks another device should play audio, your browser may appear “silent.”
How to fix this:
Open Spotify (web or app)
Start playing any song
Click “Connect to a device”
Select:
- This Web Browser
- or This Computer
👉 This ensures music plays through the browser running Music Mobo Bingo.
Step 3: Log Out of Other Spotify Devices (Highly Recommended)
If you use Spotify on:
- Phones
- Tablets
- Smart TVs
- Other computers
They can steal playback control without warning.
Recommended action:
- Pause playback on other devices
- Or log out of Spotify on them temporarily
This prevents:
- Music starting on the wrong device
- Auto-play failing
- Songs switching unexpectedly
Step 4: Understand Auto-Play Limitations
Most web browsers block automatic audio playback unless:
- A user interaction occurred (click, button press)
- Popups are allowed
What this means:
- The first song may require a click
- Auto-Call may open Spotify but not immediately play
Helpful tips:
- Click Call Next manually once before enabling Auto-Call
- Use the “Test Popup” button (if available)
- Allow popups for the site in your browser settings
Step 5: Allow Pop-Ups for Music Mobo Bingo
Spotify playback opens in a new window or tab.
If popups are blocked:
- Songs may not open
- Auto-play will fail
How to fix:
- Look for a popup-blocked warning in your browser
- Allow popups for the site
- Reload the Host Console
Step 6: Use the Built-In Popup Test (If Available)
Music Mobo Bingo includes a Test Popup option.
Use this to:
- Verify your browser allows Spotify popups
- Confirm Spotify playback launches correctly
If the test fails:
- Update your popup permissions
- Try again before starting Auto-Call
âť— Common Spotify Playback Issues & Solutions
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Song opens but doesn’t play | Not logged into Spotify | Log in on host device |
| Song plays on phone instead | Wrong playback device | Select browser as device |
| Auto-Call opens songs but no audio | Browser blocked autoplay | Click once manually first |
| Nothing happens when calling songs | Popups blocked | Enable popups |
| Songs start on another device | Spotify Connect conflict | Log out of other devices |
âś… Best Practices for Smooth Music Bingo
Before your event starts:
âś” Log into Spotify on the host laptop âś” Set the browser as the playback device âś” Close or log out of Spotify on other devices âś” Test one song manually âś” Confirm popups are allowed
Doing this once prevents nearly all music playback issues.
đź“ť Final Reminder
Music Mobo Bingo provides the game framework only. Spotify controls music playback behavior.
If something sounds off, the fix is almost always:
“Check Spotify, not the game.”
If you’d like, I can also:
- Create a one-page Spotify checklist for hosts
- Write inline UI help text for the playlist modal
- Add a “Before You Start” warning box
- Produce a visual diagram showing how Spotify Connect works
Just tell me what you’d like next.