Numbers are for old people.
A new monthly bingo game coming to the Bell House in Gowanus offers bingo aficionados something a little more exciting than the spin of a wire ball cage. At Indeedy Musical Bingo, players instead mark their cards by identifying songs played by a disc jokey.
“It is kind of the grandchild of ‘Name That Tune,’ ” said creator Jess Indeedy. “But we are not trying to out-cool anybody. The songs are pretty accessible.”
Indeedy has been running musical bingo nights in London since 2007, and is bringing the event to Brooklyn for the first time.
“New York does not have anything like this,” said Indeedy (which, yes indeedy is a stage name). “We think this kind of interactive entertainment is exactly what this city will love.”
A ticket to the show gets you three rounds of bingo, plus a dance party. Each round has a different theme, such as ’70s disco, anthem rock, and ’90s rock, and prizes are awarded for each round.
And unlike the bar trivia nights, spelling bees, and comedy shows that typically entertain the masses at Brooklyn watering holes, Indeedy said Musical Bingo doesn’t require much attention or focus. In fact, the light and loose event works best when everyone is talking and occasionally dancing, she said.
Indeedy Musical Bingo at the Bell House [149 Seventh St. between Second and Third streets in Gowanus, (718) 643–6510, www.thebellhouseny.com]. Feb. 3 at 7 pm. $15–$20.
