Sangeet dance bingo gives the guests a second game to play while the dance floor fills up. Each square on the card is a moment that tends to happen at a sangeet, such as “Uncle does the bulb step”, “Grandma dances” or “Someone forgets the steps”, and guests mark a square when they see it happen. These free sangeet games cards have 28 moments, you can print up to 200 cards, and you can also play online on phones.
Sangeet dance bingo to print (PDF)
These four pages show a sangeet dance bingo set: a page of two 5 by 5 cards, a page of quick 4 by 4 cards, the small 3 by 3 cards and the one-page rules. Click any picture for the PDF, or use the generator at the top of the page to change the squares, the title and the names of the couple.
Dance floor bingo: what is on the cards
The starter list has 28 squares in three groups. Some are certain to happen at any sangeet (a family group dance, the DJ playing a request), and some are rare (a flash mob), so a line is possible but not guaranteed.
| Group | Squares | Squares on the starter list |
|---|---|---|
| Performances | 9 | Couple’s performance, Family group dance, Solo performance, Cousins perform a skit, Surprise flash mob, Dance-off between two sides, Bride dances with her mother, Groom’s friends take over, Encore! |
| Styles and steps | 11 | Bhangra moves, Garba circle forms, Naagin dance, Everyone does the same step, Uncle does the “bulb” step, Dancing in a train line, Someone breakdances, Someone dances with a dupatta, Slow song for couples, Someone dances barefoot, Lift the bride or groom |
| Floor moments | 8 | Dad dances, Grandma dances, Kids take over the floor, DJ plays a request, Phone torches in the air, A song is played twice, Stage lights change color, Someone forgets the steps |
How to play sangeet bingo
- Give every guest a card at the entrance, with a pen or a stick-on dot.
- Guests watch the dance floor and mark a square when the moment happens.
- A square counts only if the guest sees it, and photos on a phone count as proof.
- The first guest with a full line shows her card to the host and shouts “Bingo!”.
- The host checks the squares, and the emcee announces the winner during a break in the music.
How many moments before someone wins?
In sangeet bingo the dance floor decides the order of the squares. This simulation assumes the moments that happen are drawn from the starter list of 28, and shows the chance that at least one guest has a completed line after a number of moments, with 10, 20 and 40 guests.
| Guests with a card | After 6 moments | After 8 | After 10 | After 12 | After 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 4% | 17% | 49% | 82% | 99% |
| 20 guests | 6% | 30% | 71% | 97% | 100% |
| 40 guests | 12% | 52% | 91% | 100% | 100% |
After 10 moments, a line is likely with 20 guests, and after 12 moments it is almost certain. A sangeet usually has many more than that, so a good host adds a prize for the four corners and the full card.
Sangeet games to play alongside the dancing
Sangeet games should add to the dance, not stop it. Bingo is a good fit because it is played by watching, so nobody has to leave the floor or their seat. Guests who do not dance have something to do, and the dancers do not know they are part of the game, which makes the moments more natural.
Sangeet bingo for the bride’s and the groom’s sides
For a bit of friendly competition, give guests on the bride’s side and the groom’s side different colors of pens. The first side to complete a line wins a small trophy, and the banter keeps going all evening. For a tambola version of the same rivalry, see wedding tambola.
Mehendi sangeet games when both events are combined
Mehendi sangeet games are often played in a combined evening, where the henna artists work while the music plays. Bingo is useful because guests with henna on their hands can watch and call out the moments, and a helper can mark the card for them. See also mehendi tambola.
Wedding dance games for all ages
Wedding dance games should include the children and the elders. Give the kids the 3 by 3 card, and the elders the 5 by 5 in large print. The rest of the evening can go to a dance-off between the two sides. For the traditions of the sangeet, see Wikipedia’s sangeet article.
Run sangeet dance bingo in six steps
- Edit the squares: add moments that fit your family, such as the name of a song or an uncle who always dances.
- Print: print one card for each guest, using different colors for the two sides if you like.
- At the entrance: give a card and a pen to each guest.
- Announce: the emcee explains the game and reminds guests to mark only what they see.
- During the night: the host collects the cards of guests who shout bingo and checks them.
- Prize time: announce the winners between two dance numbers.
Prize ideas for sangeet bingo
- A pair of sparkly earrings or a bow tie for the first line
- A small speaker or a pair of headphones for the four corners
- A box of sweets for the full card
- A “best dancer” trophy for the guest with the most squares marked
- A set of glow sticks for every winner
Tips for the host
- Choose squares that are likely to happen, so that most guests can mark a few.
- Ask the DJ to join in, by playing a request or a song twice on purpose.
- Keep the pens simple: a dot sticker is easier to use in the dark than a pen.
- Have the photographer take pictures of the winners with their cards.
Wikipedia’s sangeet article describes the music-and-dance evening that is part of many Indian weddings.
Play sangeet dance bingo online
Press Create game and share one link on WhatsApp. Every guest gets a different card on their phone, and you check winners by card number on your screen. You can personalize the squares before you start, and Download these cards (PDF) prints the same cards for guests who prefer paper. The online version is useful for guests who watch the sangeet on a livestream.
Sangeet dance bingo: frequently asked questions
What are good sangeet games?
Games that do not stop the dance: bingo, tambola, antakshari and a couple quiz. Dance floor bingo is the easiest, because guests mark moments as they watch.
How do you play sangeet dance bingo?
Every guest gets a card of dance floor moments. When a moment happens, she marks the square. The first guest with a full line wins.
Can I change the squares?
Yes. Every square is editable, so you can add the names of relatives, favorite songs and inside jokes. The cards, the caller list and the online game all use your version.
Can I change the squares?
Yes. Every square is editable in the generator: add names, inside jokes or your own list, and the cards, the caller list and the online game all use your version.
Is it free to download and play?
Yes. Printable cards, the PDF download and the online game are all free, with no app and no sign-up.