Live Music Game Show
Song Showdown
A name-that-tune game show that turns your crowd into competitors. A clip plays. The clock starts. Whoever identifies the song first wins the round. Top 40, 80s, 90s, 2000s, and custom playlists. The whole room plays, not just the people at the kiosk.
What It Is
Song Showdown is a live name-that-tune game show hosted from a dedicated kiosk. A short clip from a real song plays through the speakers. Guests race to identify the song title and artist as fast as possible. The first correct answer wins the round. Categories cycle through different eras and genres so every generation in the room has a shot at winning.
The format rewards speed and music knowledge equally. Guests who grew up on 80s rock dominate those rounds. Kids who know every current Top 40 chart hold their own in others. Mixed-generation competition is the most entertaining version, and it happens naturally without any special setup.
For events with a specific music theme, custom playlists can be loaded. A bar mitzvah can feature the guest of honor's top artists from their favorite playlist. A corporate holiday party can feature decades of hits from the year the company was founded to today. The game engine supports the content, and we build the playlist around your event.
Where It Works
Song Showdown leads with mitzvahs and corporate events, where multi-generational music competition creates the best energy. It also works well at galas and fundraisers.
How Long It Runs
Song Showdown runs in open format for the duration of cocktail hour, typically 1 to 3 hours. It can also be scheduled as a featured main-event segment with a tournament bracket and a crowned winner announced to the room. The attendant manages both formats and adapts to the program as the event unfolds. Custom playlist configuration is completed before the event begins.
What's Included
Every Song Showdown booking includes the full kiosk setup, custom playlist configuration, attendant staffing, and complete event-day logistics.
Multi-Era Playlist Library
Top 40, 80s, 90s, 2000s, and current chart categories are built in. Custom playlists for specific artists, decades, or themes can be added for your event.
Speed-Based Competition
The first to identify the song wins the round. The clock creates pressure and the crowd creates energy. There is no passive participation once the clip starts playing.
Team and Individual Modes
Run individual brackets for competitive guests or team rounds that pull entire tables into the action simultaneously. The format adapts to the size and energy of your crowd.
Large Display Kiosk
The game runs from a dedicated kiosk with a large display showing categories, timers, and live scores. The visual setup makes the game visible and legible from across the room.
On-Site Attendant
A dedicated attendant manages every round, introduces categories, coaches new players, and announces standings. The game never loses momentum between rounds.
Full Setup and Breakdown
The kiosk ships to your venue, installs before guests arrive, and leaves cleanly at the end. Power and audio requirements are confirmed during booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about adding Song Showdown to your event.
What music categories are available in Song Showdown?
Standard categories include Top 40, 80s hits, 90s hits, 2000s pop, and current chart music. Custom playlists can be built for your event. A bar mitzvah can include the guest of honor's favorite artists. A corporate event can feature era-specific music that fits the team demographic. Custom categories are confirmed during booking.
Can Song Showdown be played in teams?
Yes. The game supports both individual play and team competition. For larger events, team formats work especially well because they encourage table-level participation and get guests who might not step up solo to join in as part of a group.
What age group does Song Showdown work for?
Song Showdown works across all age groups at the same event because of the multi-era playlist structure. Adults compete on 80s and 90s categories. Teenagers compete on current Top 40. Mixed-generation rounds create natural cross-table competition and conversation.
Does Song Showdown require a separate emcee or host?
The game runs from a kiosk with its own display and audio output. The on-site attendant manages the rounds, announces categories, and keeps score. A separate emcee is not required, but if your event already has an MC, they can be looped in to add commentary and energy.
Can Song Showdown run during cocktail hour and the main event?
Yes. The game is designed for open-format play during cocktail hour, but it can also be run as a featured segment during the main event with a live bracket and a crowned winner. We coordinate the format with your event program.
Ready to Add Song Showdown to Your Event?
Tell us about your event and we will confirm playlist options, format preferences, and availability for your date.
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