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Noughties music bingo with the hits of the 2000s

The noughties are the decade of R&B, pop-punk, the first big dance hits and ringtones. For anyone who was young around the turn of the millennium, this is the music of their first proper parties.

As a music bingo the decade works well, because the choruses are huge and the songs still get plenty of radio play. For a younger crowd this is often a better pick than the eighties.

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R&B, pop-punk and dance mixed

The strength of the noughties is the breadth. Put R&B next to pop-punk and the first big dance hits and you have a list nobody can ignore. Alternate the styles to keep the pace up.

Talent show hits

This decade produced songs everyone knows whether they like it or not. Perfect for a bingo where recognition matters more than taste.

Extending into the 2010s

For a young crowd you can carry the list forward into the 2010s. That makes the bingo accessible to guests who did not consciously live through the noughties.

Or grab the ready-made list

Rather not hunt for songs? The app has Nillies waiting, curated and checked for playable previews. Open it, start it, play. Pasting your own playlist still 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.

• Hey Ya! — OutKast
• Mr. Brightside — The Killers
• Crazy in Love — Beyonce
• In the End — Linkin Park
• Toxic — Britney Spears
• Seven Nation Army — The White Stripes
• Umbrella — Rihanna
• Since U Been Gone — Kelly Clarkson

How to make this music bingo yourself

What music bingo asks of you

Traditional bingo runs on numbers; this game runs on songs, and that twist is what makes it fun. There is no number to hunt for: 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 get a room going, because the music does that for you. Most people know far more songs than they think.

Decide first 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 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 skip 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 come back to you within a working day. The app is free, six cards included.

Frequently asked questions

What is a noughties music bingo?

A music bingo with songs from 2000 to 2010 on the bingo cards.

Does this work for younger guests?

Yes. Many noughties hits have become popular again through streaming and social media.

How long does it take to make?

About ten minutes: paste a playlist, choose the playing time and print the cards.

Can I reuse the cards?

Games save themselves, so you can play the same list again later with fresh cards.

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