Spin the disco ball: when it stops, the light pointer will indicate the category that you and your opponents will play. See below for a description of each category.
COMPLETE A ‘LINE’ WHILE LISTENING TO THE GREATEST HITS OF ALL TIME
The best music and all the fun of bingo come together in this new edition of HITSTER. Enjoy some of the greatest hits of all time as you fill out your scorecard. First to call out ‘LINE!’ is the HITSTER Bingo winner!
Set up:
- Decide if you’re playing in teams or individually.
- Choose the difficulty level of the game. Side A of the game board is for Beginners, side B is for Experts. Place the disco ball in the centre of the board.
- Shuffle the square music cards and place a stack of random cards date-side down on each of the five categories on the game board.
- Share out the scorecards and marker pens.
- Open the HITSTER app on your mobile phone.
- Choose a player to be the DJ. If you set your HITSTER app to Spotify Premium, the DJ can play along!
Note: We recommend using Spotify Premium for the best game experience when setting up your HITSTER app. You can switch to Spotify Free for a faster game where songs are sampled in the middle, but song data will be visible, so the DJ can only act as MC and cannot take part in the scoring for that round. Using Spotify Free, players can take turns as DJ, round by round.
How to play
1. On your turn
2. The DJ plays a song
The DJ picks up the top music card from the category that has been spun (without peeking at the underside) and scans the QR code using the HITSTER app. As soon as the song starts playing, press the disco ball to activate the coloured timer lights (25 seconds).
3. Write down your answer
All players: write down your answer in the white box on your scorecard before the red light flashes on the disco ball to indicate that time is up.
4. Flip the music card
When time’s up, the DJ turns over the music card to reveal the answer. All players: check your answers. If you got it right, score 1 point: put a cross in a box of the corresponding category colour on your scorecard.
Winning the game
Keep taking turns clockwise, spinning the disco ball and playing as before. The first player or team to complete a line on their scorecard is the HITSTER Bingo winner!
Categories
A-side: Beginners
Group or solo artist – Write down if the song is performed by a solo artist or by a group. Once revealed, the answer will show a 👥 symbol if it’s a group. Collaborations such as duets or artists featuring another artist count as groups.
Before 2000? – Write ‘Yes’ if the song was released before the year 2000, ‘No’ if it was in 2000 or later.
4 years up or down – Write down the year the song was released. Score a point if your answer is within 4 years of the actual year. If you guess the year exactly, you can delete one cross from an opponent’s scorecard.
Decade – Write down the decade in which the song was released, for example, ‘1960s’ or ‘Eighties’.
2 years up or down – Write down the year the song was released. Score a point if your answer is within 2 years of the actual year. If you guess the year exactly, you can delete one cross from an opponent’s scorecard.
B-side: Experts
Song title – Write down the song title. If what you wrote is nearly right but not quite, other players decide if you may score a point.
Exact year – Write down the year the song was released. Score a point if you get it spot on.
Note: The date on each card corresponds to the year in which the song was released, or the year in which the original artist first performed the song in public.
Note: The date on each card corresponds to the year in which the song was released, or the year in which the original artist first performed the song in public.
Name of the group or singer – Write it down! In the case of collaborations, the name of the main solo artist will be accepted as correct.
Decade – Write down the decade in which the song was released, for example, ‘1960s’ or ‘Eighties’.
3 years up or down – Write down the year the song was released. Score a point if your answer is within 3 years of the actual year.
Tips:
- A winning line can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal. Each scorecard has a different colour/category arrangement. Decide on the best strategy to get a line based on your musical strengths.
- You can assemble the teams randomly, by age, by musical tastes or however you think will be most fun. But remember, the more varied your team, the better your chances of victory!
- In the event of a tie, the game will continue between the tied players. The first one to take the lead wins. That is the first player to have the next answer correct.
- Remember: you can also play HITSTER BINGO with cards from other HITSTER game versions. Cards are marked with a symbol to identify the corresponding game version, so if they get mixed up when playing, each card can always be returned to its box.
Legal text and warnings:
This product is not a toy. Contents and colours may vary from those shown in the photographs. The functionality of the game may be subject to change due to technical development. We recommend that you keep instructions and packaging for future reference. Designed in Barcelona. Made in China.
Battery information
Using a suitable screwdriver, undo and remove the battery cover located under the unit. Insert the required batteries into the compartment ensuring they are installed the correct way around. The polarities are marked inside the battery compartment. Reassemble the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure. Do not overtighten
Batteries should be inserted and removed by an adult. We recommend the use of alkaline batteries. Only use the type of batteries specified in this user manual, or equivalent type. Follow the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment and the polarity markings on the batteries. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may damage the product, cause battery leakage, or may even lead to battery explosion. Do not try to charge non-rechargeable batteries, as they may leak or explode. Replace all batteries at the same time. Do not mix new with old batteries. Do not mix different types of batteries (e.g. alkaline and zinc carbon) or re-chargeable (nickel cadmium) batteries. Remove the batteries during long periods of non-use. Always remove exhausted batteries from the product. Battery leakage and corrosion can damage the product. Do not short-circuit the supply terminals. Store batteries away from metal objects. Rechargeable batteries must only be charged under adult supervision. If using rechargeable batteries with a child-use charger, the child must be at least 8 years of age. Rechargeable batteries must be removed from the toy before being charged (if they can be removed). Do not dispose of batteries in fire, as they may leak or explode. Never disassemble batteries. If a battery is swallowed, consult a Doctor or Medical Facility. Don’t forget to take the product with you. If battery leakage occurs and comes in contact with the skin or eyes. wash immediately with lots of water. Do not immerse battery operated products. Wipe clean only. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat source.
