Some games get everyone talking. HITSTER gets everyone singing, dancing and arguing over whether that song came out before or after another absolute classic.
This clever music card game takes players through more than 100 years of memorable hits. Simply scan a card with the free HITSTER app, listen as the song plays through Spotify and decide where it belongs on your growing music timeline.
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You do not need to be a music expert to join in. In the standard game, players only need to work out whether a song was released before or after the other tracks already in their timeline. The longer your timeline becomes, the trickier and more entertaining it gets.
The first player to correctly collect 10 song cards is crowned the HITSTER. Add the included tokens for extra challenges, switch to Pro or Expert rules to test serious music knowledge, or play cooperatively when you would rather share the memories than compete.
With almost no setup and music starting within moments, HITSTER is a ripper choice for parties, family gatherings, weekends away and lively game nights with mates.
🏷️ Why You'll Love the HITSTER Music Card Game
✅ More than 300 memorable songs create a soundtrack spanning over 100 years of music.
✅ The easy standard rules mean you can play without knowing exact release dates, artists or song titles.
✅ Scanning each card with the free HITSTER app starts the song automatically through Spotify.
✅ Players build a personal music timeline by deciding whether each track was released before or after the songs already collected.
✅ The game naturally sparks singing, dancing, stories and plenty of debate about favourite songs.
✅ Pro and Expert rules offer an extra challenge for players who love showing off their music knowledge.
✅ Cooperative and solo options make it easy to enjoy HITSTER without turning every game into a competition.
✅ Minimal setup means the party can begin within minutes of opening the box.
🎁 Perfect For
✅ Parties, birthdays and lively nights with friends.
✅ Music lovers who enjoy songs from different decades and genres.
✅ Family gatherings where several generations can share musical memories.
✅ Christmas, Secret Santa and housewarming gifts.
✅ Couples, groups and solo players looking for a flexible music game.
✅ Caravan holidays, weekends away and rainy arvos indoors.
✅ Players who enjoy trivia but do not want complicated rules.
✅ Anyone who loves singing along and reminiscing over classic hits.
🎁 What's Included
- More than 300 HITSTER music cards
- HITSTER tokens
- Game instructions
- Access to different play modes, including Standard, Pro, Expert, Cooperative and Solo
A compatible smartphone, internet connection, the free HITSTER app and access to Spotify are required and are not included.
📦 Product Details
- Brand: HITSTER
- Product Type: Music Card Game
- Number of music cards: More than 300
- Music range: More than 100 years of hit songs
- Winning objective: Be the first player to collect 10 correctly placed song cards
- Game modes: Standard, Pro, Expert, Cooperative and Solo
- App required: Yes, the free HITSTER app
- Music platform: Spotify
- Setup: Minimal setup required
- Skills encouraged: Music recognition, chronological thinking, memory and social interaction
- Player count: Not specified by the supplier
- Recommended age: Not specified by the supplier
- Playing time: Not specified by the supplier
- Batteries required: No
- Care instructions: Keep cards dry and return all components to the box after play. Store away from moisture and direct sunlight.
- Compatibility note: A compatible smartphone and internet connection are required. Spotify access is needed for song playback.
- Origin: Not specified by the supplier
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do you play HITSTER?
Scan a music card with the free HITSTER app, listen to the song through Spotify and place the card where you think it belongs on your timeline. Flip the card to check the release year, and keep it if your placement is correct.
Do you need to know the exact year of every song?
No. In the standard game, you only need to decide whether the song was released before or after the tracks already in your timeline. Pro and Expert modes add harder music trivia challenges.
Does HITSTER require Spotify?
Yes. Songs are played through Spotify after scanning each card with the HITSTER app. A compatible phone, internet connection and Spotify access are required.
How do you win HITSTER?
The first player to correctly collect 10 song cards in their music timeline is crowned the HITSTER.
Can HITSTER be played cooperatively or solo?
Yes. You can play as one team for a relaxed trip through musical memories or enjoy a solo game when no one else is around.
Is HITSTER suitable for people who are not music experts?
Absolutely. The standard rules are designed so players can make an educated guess without knowing the artist, song title or exact release year.
