Your Guide To Becoming A Pro Host With Jindo Music Bingo, Part 1
What makes Jindo special is you, the Host. Your style and your energy, combined with the Jindo Jam Deck is how you create an amazing night of music bingo. We put together this guide to help you bring your show to life.
This guide will cover the following stages of your Jindo show:
PREGAME
COUNTDOWN
ACTIVE GAME
WINNER & NEXT GAME
POSTGAME
Each stage requires different information and actions from the Host to make sure the players are having a great time. Here’s the breakdown.
PREGAME
This includes talking with the venue staff, setting up for success and creating your Jindo Jam.
When you arrive at the venue, touch base with the staff to let them know you’re there to set up for the show. Ask them if anything needs to be announced, like food and drink specials. Who are the bartenders and servers? Give them a shout out during the show.
Scan the room as you are loading in your gear. Who’s there now? What playlist would they like to play? Use this info to Create a Jam and select your rounds. Make sure to use these best practices for setup.
Host Best Practices:
Use a Computer with Google Chrome browser to Host
Use private wifi or your own mobile hotspot
DO NOT use Safari Browser
DO NOT use iPhone/iPad
DO NOT use Incognito or Invisible mode
After you enter and save your rounds in the Jam Deck, start handing out your QR Codes (Table Tents) or set up your banner for players to scan and enter your lobby.
As you welcome your players to join your lobby, talk about what to expect from a Jindo music bingo game. Explain that players need to scan the QR Code with their phones to open a web browser. Then, they enter their player name and click the pink button at the bottom to join the game lobby. As players begin to join, tell them to be patient as you get everyone ready to play. Game cards appear when you start the countdown. Here’s some talking points for best player experience.
PREGAME Host Talking Points:
Strict security settings on your device may affect your game experience
DO NOT use Incognito or Invisible mode
Is everyone ready? We’ll give it a minute or two for all players to join
DO NOT refresh the player screen after the countdown begins. Some cards may take longer to load than others
A song or two may play before they appear in the “Songs Played” list, but it will catch up
Once you and your players are ready to play, hit the Let’s Start Jamming’ button to launch the COUNTDOWN.
COUNTDOWN
Alright, it’s GAME ON! You’ve launched the Countdown and the music is building up the intensity in the room. This is where you announce the upcoming round details including the Playlist, Pattern, Pace and Prize. Build the energy and excitement during this time. Channel your inner Bruce Buffer and get the people HYPED to play Jindo with you!
Here’s a sample template to build from:
“Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining [Me/Business/Host name] at [Venue Name] for a fun-filled show. We’ve got [# of] Players about to play Jindo, the music bingo party game. It’s name-that-tune meets bingo. I play the music, you mark your cards. In Round [#] you are hearing [Playlist]. You are looking for a [Pattern] to win a [Prize]. When you get the [Pattern] click the Call Jindo button at the top of your player card to claim your [Prize]. Good luck!”
If you time it right, then the “Let’s Play Jindo” sample will come in clean before the music drops and you roll right into an ACTIVE GAME.
ACTIVE GAME
It’s going down for real. The music is center stage and players are tuned in looking for the songs on their cards.
Your role is to engage with your audience. Keep them informed and entertained. Think of yourself as a Radio DJ and let your commenting live in the gaps of the music.
Each song has a 1.5s fade in/out and this is a perfect spot to drop a Fun Fact or give a game update. Shout out players by name and let them know who’s close to winning. Promote the venue and the prize for the winner.
Here’s some talking points for best player experience.
Top 10 ACTIVE GAME Host Talking Points:
Songs Played are shown at the bottom of your card. Scroll down to see them.
You are listening to [Playlist] and you are looking for [Pattern] for the win.
You just heard [Song #] of [Total # of Songs].
There are [#____] of players playing for a [Prize].
That was [Artist] with [Song].
That [Song] was [Fun Fact].
[Player Name] just needs #___ more to win.
Thank you for playing Jindo at [Venue Name].
Only one player can win, so be quick.
When you get the [Pattern] click the Call Jindo button at the top of your card to win.
Got a different style? Cool! Let your personality shine through as you become a live game show Host!
When somebody clicks the Call Jindo button with a winning card the Jindo software will automatically launch the WINNER sequence and lead you to the NEXT GAME.
WINNER AND NEXT GAME
BOOM, we got a WINNER! Celebrate the winner with Jindo’s unique soundtrack. Easily move to the next round when you’re done.
Get loose and give the Winner a HUGE shoutout!
Do a jiggle and a wiggle, a shimmy and a shake. Hand the Winner their Prize(s) and make them feel great.
Optional: Tell the winner to fill out the pop-up on their device to claim their prize.
After you’ve pumped up the Winner and distributed the prize(s) it’s time to move on to the next round.
Now you know what to do and your players do too. Welcome new players that are just arriving and get your crowd juices flowing for the next round. Add/edit rounds if necessary.
Be patient. When all your players have rejoined and are ready to play, use the “Let’s Start Jamming’ button to launch the COUNTDOWN for another awesome round of gameplay.
POSTGAME
You’ve got up to 10 rounds in the books and you’re ready to bring the show to an end.
As the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end.” Even a Jindo Jam.
After you celebrate your last Winner and give them their Prize, it’s time to bring the show to a finish.
Thank the venue and the players for joining. Shout out the winners and promote upcoming shows. Ask players to give you a tip or review if they had a great time. Leave a lasting impression by showing gratitude to all.
NOW YOU KNOW HOW TO BE A JINDO SHOW PRO!
New things can be scary and it’s hard to know what to say, like when you see a pretty girl or fly guy for the first time. Like all things, you will get more comfortable as you gain experience and learn.
Use this outline and talking points to boost your confidence and develop your own host style. Express yourself. Be authentic. Have FUN!
Soon, you’ll be using the equipment and skills you already have to book more shows and make more money with Jindo.
