80s Music Bingo
Listen for synthesiser-led intros, saxophone solos and jangly indie guitars in this 80s music bingo game. Tick off the sounds you hear, with visual cues to spot when music videos are included.
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Listen for synthesiser-led intros, saxophone solos and jangly indie guitars in this 80s music bingo game. Tick off the sounds you hear, with visual cues to spot when music videos are included.
How to run this activity
Choose a suitable event, film or licensed music playlist in advance; tick only cues actually observed or heard. Do not use copyrighted film stills, lyrics, artwork or branded franchise logos as official RoomZing template content. Provide accessible alternatives to sound-only cues.
Facilitator guidance
Use a playlist you are entitled to play and ask listeners to identify the sounds described on their boards. Preview the selection to check its genres, era and regional relevance. Check cue frequency against your chosen event or playlist so five in a row is realistically achievable, and offer substitutes for unavailable cues, including visual squares when using audio only.
Safety and inclusion
Use inclusive language and do not pressure players to disclose private information. Use original prompts and visuals, and only media you have permission to use; check content suitability and licensing. Do not include franchise logos, protected artwork, film stills or reproduced lyrics in template content.
Full prompt list
- A synthesiser-led intro
- A gated-reverb drum sound
- A saxophone solo
- A dance-pop chorus
- A bright new-wave keyboard riff
- A power ballad moment
- A scratch or DJ effect
- A distinctive drum-machine beat
- A big-haired music video style
- An early hip-hop rhythm
- A post-punk guitar tone
- A funk bass line
- A synth-pop vocal harmony
- A stadium-rock chorus
- A sampled drum hit
- A classic electro bass pulse
- A jangly indie guitar
- A glam-inspired stage outfit
- A reggae-pop groove
- A punchy brass section
- A high-energy dance break
- A slow-build keyboard outro
- An anthemic group singalong
- An instantly recognisable 80s-style hook