The newest edition of music bingo card download & print games takes us around the world in only a single night. To be more specific, if you choose to go all the way to a blackout, and play the whole song every time, it would take 1 hour and 38 minutes.

But I suggest from my experience that playing about 60-90 seconds or through the "meat" of the song works best to keep your guest's interest.

I often start with "1st line any direction" for a Bingo, but not always. Sometimes I jump right to "1st ex or plus sign". Kind of depends on how many prizes I want to give away this game. If I only have one big prize to give away, I might go all the way to blackout, but there would be a chance 2 or more guests get one at the same time.. Also, remember that if you play ALL the songs.. Everyone has a Blackout! lol Make sure your prize box is full, in this case.

Though I've actually played every song before too for smaller crowds to whom I wanted to give all a prize. And some people never came up to claim it because they didn't get all the songs. I try to go around and help players that might be struggling during songs too. I want people to get it right, and to enjoy themselves. As an entertainer, I know that my product is tiny pangs of excitement and serotonin coursing through their veins in an escalating fashion, often referred to as "a show". Haha

All the big ones are here. "New York Groove", "Drinking in LA", even "Okie From Muskogee" made it in this playlist. Well, why don't I just show you:

Got any fun stories or highlights from your event? Please share it below!
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Our Music dobOFF Bingo Games are now being hosted in several English speaking countries around the world.

Written By Dusty Ramsbottom, June 14, 2019

​If you can get to it in time, contact hosting@fatcityentertainment.com for a complimentary copy of "The Wild West" Fat Bottom Trivia Presentation. This Promotion will Expire on July 31st. 

Fat Bottom Trivia games are available to use at your local trivia events, but not permitted to reproduce electronically. Feel free to brand your event however you choose. 

All presentations are tested on Powerpoint, but you may find equal usability from a free alternative such as LibreOffice or Google Docs. 

For a detailed guide to installing Powerpoint from Microsoft click here.

If you are ready, or already have an Office 365 subscription, download it here: https://office.microsoft.com/powerpoint/

Choose the Slide Show tab from the top, and depending on what version you are using, there will be an option to enable "Presenter Mode" Or "Presenter View". This will ensure you can see the answers on the next slide after choosing categories, as well as any notes for the hosts, if there are any. 

Fat Bottom Trivia games are only available at the Fat City Trivia Store.

I typically permit the first player or team that arrived to choose the first category. This is a good way to ensure that guests are punctual in their arrival before the games.

If the player chooses a "hidden side game" then the rules apply to them, and that team gets to decide on the choice, if there is one. 

People come to trivia nights for interactions with other teams, to listen to a funny host, and to show off their trivia skills that would be otherwise useless in the real world...

Encourage teams to dance, sing, or even play paddy-cake with the opposing teams next to them. You'd be surprised what people will do for a few make believe points. And they'll gloat about it the next day around the water-cooler. That's when you know you've got a great show. 

After you've calculated the scores, you have yourself a winner, and a defending champion!

There are many more ways to improve your shows, with prizes, tournaments, and returning champions, but if you decide to utilize our pre-made presentations, you can jump-to-front-of-the-line, as they say. 

You know me, I can't do anything without giving something away...

So, if you made it this far, please enjoy a free download of my ebook "How to host a successful trivia night" by using the code HOST100 at the Fat City Trivia Store

"Selfie" Photo of Buckerooni and Murderlirious in Bigscreen VR App for Occulus and Steam

Written By: Kevin Cochrane, Published June 13, 2019

​Lights illuminate the studio, and your eyes focus on the camera, hoping they’re not bulging like a cartoon character. Your flushed face signals what your soaked armpits already understand. You’re in it now. The camera swivels when your introduction sequence initiates. You hear your life distilled into a three-point package: occupation, hometown, and name. Hello, game show world, your skittish smile announces. My friends and family have told me I’m pretty good with trivia. I’m not so sure now, because I think I’m going to faint before we even make it out of the intro. But you’ve studied, logging the miles through topics from contemporary hip hop to ancient funeral rites. You consumed quality books from all kinds of genres, always with a notepad next to you, scrawled with insights and observations. You’ve traveled widely, and when you do, you’re not a tourist. You inhabit your travels, locating yourself in all the experiences and sights, glazing over nothing and accumulating knowledge with each footstep. So, of course, you’re terrified. But underneath those sweat glands, an elated confidence bubbles. No more practice tests. No more shouting answers from the couch. You’re competing in the moment and against other elite contestants. And you’re going to do more than just show up… Yet you haven’t expended a single frequent flyer mile or packed a suitcase. It’s a Thursday night, and a few friends have gathered in your apartment for this moment...

Screenshot of Unknown VR Dude from Bigscreen VR App for Occulus and Steam

But virtual reality opens up a new front in your trivia night battles through digital technology. With a head-mounted display and either a gaming console or VR system, you can enter into an immersive world.
 
Through the head-mounted display, VR generates a simulated environment like video games, except now, you’re the character. Sensors respond to your eye and hand movements, and the graphics shifts accordingly so you can operate as if you’re embedded in the environment.
 
Your trivia night forecast has been altered forever.
 
You and your friends can play trivia games through VR, whether it’s a game show format like Fat Bottom Trivia or Music Trivia Party.
 
Life commitments can make it difficult to gather for trivia night at physical location on a consistent basis.  VR provides a broader scope of options for gameplay, whether it’s meeting under the same roof or linking up online via different residences. We have officially gone global, and already hosted players from countries around the world. So far, only in English... but 2019 has been a great year so far, and it ain't over yet!

"Selfie" Photo of Buckerooni and Everyone in "Buckerooni's Trivia Room"
Using Bigscreen VR App for Occulus and Steam

First thing to talk about is the fact that these trivia presentations fit for Microsoft Powerpoint or an equivalent such as Google Docs or LibreOffice, on Mac or on Windows. I've even hosted games from tablets and android phones. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 worked wonders. I haven't tried with the 4 yet, but I bet it's even better. Is there a Surface Pro 5 or are they just skipping this and going to the Surface Pro 6? I will work on these things and get back to you.

But that's not why I am here writing today. Today is about the new generation of Fat Bottom Trivia "Game Show" Presentations. First thing to note: all game shows are created in the .ppsx file format. 

The .ppsx files are pretty much identical to the .pptx files, however when you open the files, they should immediately commence the presentation, as apposed to having to bypass the password input stage by hitting "read only". There will soon be further reading and progress on this, as a new FBT Template will be available for all premium members to create their own game presentations.

The other exciting news! "Anagrams" hits the Trivia Store.

This is perhaps the toughest game we've made yet. Though I can't say that for sure. It really depends on what you are good at in that department. If you know bands nicknames better than you can decipher word jumbles, then you would probably excel more on the "Nicknames" game. 

But whatever you are best at, the music in this game is the best. lots of your favorite artists. In fact, because some of the word jumbles are so tough, the songs are maybe more popular, making them a little easier than they could possibly be. 

That is a good reason why we should make a sequel to Anagrams, and you should one day soon expect Anagrams too which has even more eccentric names to pull out of the hat. And to show you all just how difficult trivia we can actually produce!

Thanks for stopping by, I want to just give you a couple more bonus tips of what to expect in the near future. For one, we are very excited about Twitch for gaming and look forward to our new Twitch Channel. Please stay tuned to hear more about that and be sure to join our newsletter.

Be sure to share any comments you have or experiences you've had at your own shows below. We are a community of entertainers trying to adapt to a constantly changing market course. What do you think people will take to next? Are there any games we haven't released yet that you think should already be there? We have already had more requests for Country music, so I think you should expect a few more games in that genre soon too. 

Thanks for stopping by, and thank for supporting Live Entertainment, wherever you may be. 

Huge news! We just lowered the prices of every music bingo game! Starting at $9.99, you can get the best game for your party!

So you're planning a party. You got your food, your decor and your gift bags, but you don't want your guests to be bored! What do you do? You plan a game.

Music bingo is one of those games that take the best of the classic games and combine them with modern technology and recognizable songs to create a game everyone can engage with. The best part is that it can fit any party and any audience. 

Say for instance your guests don't know each other that well. Selecting the right game and playing it the right way can immediately change that! Just sit your guests in small groups and let them play together!

Now what if bonding isn't the biggest issue and you want people to get competitive? Well that's what games like Girls vs Boys are for! Have fun seating them and dividing them into competing groups and keep count of the points they get.

The best game is always the game that have more recognizable songs for your audience. If you're hosting a younger group you can't go wrong with Videogames or games with modern songs such as The Year Was... 2001, 2009.

For adults you can't go wrong with games like The Year Was 1992, One Hit Wonders and Hair Bands. If your audience is quite experienced in Music Bingo, go with a game with a twist, such as Antonyms!

And we're sure absolutely everyone will love games like TV Shows, Movie Soundtracks, Body Parts and Zoo Rock, perfect for mixed groups and to just have them under your belt.

​Be sure to check out our holiday themes, such as Halloween, Christmas and Mother's Day.

You can go as cheap or as expensive as you want! Expensive prizes will definitely increase people's competitive instincts but cheap prizes can be quite creative and effective too! The best prizes are the ones that are attractive and linked to your theme.

Say you're organizing a Halloween party. You can get cheap grand prizes like a few good gift bags filled with candy or go a step further and put together some gift bags with scented spooky candles and creative mugs. Remember to make the best ones for the bingo winners!

Selecting the best game is always easier if you already have a few to choose. Pick your game at the store with a discounted price!