The Story of Bopster.
From a simple holiday idea to a global platform empowering thousands of game nights.
How it all started
Bopster started as a fun hobby project in January 2025. During the Christmas holidays just before that, I was playing Hitster with my friends when we thought, "Wouldn't it be amazing if we could create our own custom Hitster cards?"
After some searching online, I found that while there was already a solid paid option available, the free alternatives were limited and not always reliable. That sparked the idea to create my own version, which I named Bopster. The name combines Bop (a catchy tune) and ster (a nod to the game).
What began as a simple ability has since grown into something much bigger, with integrations for Spotify, YouTube, various AI services, and even the launch of Bopster Live. Whether you're creating your own music trivia game or hosting a fun night with friends, Bopster is here to make it easy and enjoyable.
40,000+
Monthly players worldwide
Hi, I'm Jordy! 👋
Creator of Bopster
I'm just a game enthusiast who managed to use AI to build a smart and fun website. Of course, working in IT helped me bring the technical side of things to life.
I want to thank you for using Bopster and hope it brings you as much joy as it has brought me. Have fun and happy bopping! 😊
Everything you need.
100% Free.
Bopster isn't just a card generator anymore. It's a complete suite of tools designed to make your music trivia nights flawless.
Universal Integrations
Import playlists seamlessly from Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, or upload directly via Excel spreadsheets.
AI Generation
Out of ideas? Use over 10 different AI models to instantly generate themed playlists in seconds. Perfect for spontaneous parties.
Yearify 2.0
Streaming services often show "Remastered" dates. Our built-in Yearify engine automatically scans and fixes release years with pinpoint accuracy.
Pro Card Generator
Customize every pixel. Choose from 25+ preset designs, 15+ fonts, select 64mm or 90mm sizes, and generate high-res printable PDFs instantly.
Bopster Live & Cast
Scan cards natively without an app. Cast the game directly to your TV via Chromecast to watch music videos and see the digital scoreboard on the big screen.
Community Library
Browse, preview, and download from a growing library of over 1,000 community-created playlists across every genre and era imaginable.
The Evolution of Bopster
Constant updates, driven by community feedback.
2.8.1
6 Apr 2026Applied new Bopster styling to Bopster Live and Library pages, includes a share functionality aswell. Only Bopster Wizard and Card generator to go.
Version 2.8.0
23 Mar 2026Complete rehaul of the branding of Bopster, applied to all components of the website. Think of the cards, all pages, social media accounts. Critical fix to Bopster Live where iOS devices were not able to scan white QR codes that are used on the most popular card design, Neon. All offical cards can now be scanned in Bopster Live.
Version 2.7.0
22 Feb 2026Changed the wizard fully under the hood for a more seamless experience. Added Yearify 2.1 Precise, Bopster Live new features, and an updated Card Generator!
- Bug fixes: Handled across every page.
- Wizard: Fully reconstructed under the hood. No refreshes needed anymore after every change. Easier adding of manual songs, new animations throughout, and easier navigation.
- Yearify 2.1 Precise: Yearify now also scans deeper through album releases and EPs. It has never been more accurate. Uses a new Xiaomi model for songs that are not available in the Discogs database.
- Bopster Live: New game mode added (Guess Year Mode).
- Card Generator: A new easy-mode has been added for people that just want to quickly download their cards. Advanced mode is now more mobile-friendly and better organized. Error messages have been added.
Version 2.5.5
15 Jan 2026Added support for Tidal, Apple Music & Deezer.
- Full integration for Tidal: Use Tidal everywhere on Bopster. Just login, add songs, import playlists, and scan your cards. If you have a Premium/HiFi account, get a lossless stream in Bopster Live and Chromecast!
- Import Deezer & Apple Music: Import your playlists (up to 300-400 songs) and scan your Deezer & Apple Music Bopster cards in Bopster Live.
Version 2.5.0
13 Jan 2026Donators Update: New features and speed improvement for Yearify.
- Disable Branding (Donators): Disable bopster.app branding when you use your own images.
- Own designs in Live (Donators): When scanning a custom design in Bopster Live, you will see your own design instead of standard ones.
- 10x faster Yearify Accurate: Upgraded servers cut down search time of a 150-song playlist from 3 minutes to 30 seconds.
- Design Picker: Select which designs to display in Bopster Live, allowing you to exclude ones you don't like.
Version 2.4.0
1 Jan 2026Happy New Year! - More Yearify Options, Bopster Live Fix & New Extra Tools.
- More Yearify Options: Choose between the older (faster) Yearify or the new (slower but more precise) Yearify. Search years for individual songs.
- Critical Bug fix 429: Fixed a critical Spotify 429 error on Bopster Live during the holidays.
- New Extra Tools: Edit playlists in a spreadsheet style. Clean up song names and artists to remove tags like "Official Video" or "Remastered".
Version 2.3.0
29 Dec 2025Major update: Improved Yearify & Export capabilities.
- Improved Yearify: More extensive search through the MusicBrainz database. About 20% more songs are found now, with highly accurate release years.
- Export playlist: You can now export your playlist under "Extra Tools" and import it back again through "Bulk" in the Add menu.
Version 2.2.0
1 Nov 2025Major update: New Library & Updated Wizard.
- Rebuilt the Library: Easier searching, more appealing, responsive. Added a Yearify filter (verified years) and playlist likes are saved to your account.
- Playlist Pages: Dedicated pages for lists with comments and shareable URLs. Bopster AI generates descriptions if missing.
- Wizard Update: Ability to choose a genre & replace your playlist instead of saving a new one.
Version 2.1.0
17 Oct 2025Minor update: Added Christmas theme cards & Bugfixes.
- Fixed community-reported bugs accumulated over the months.
- Added 5 brand new Christmas card designs.
Version 2.0.0
14 Jul 2025Major Release: Welcome to Bopster 2.0!
- Bopster Yearify: Introducing our new system using a dedicated database and AI for ultra-accurate year verification.
- Revamped Card Designer: Complete overhaul with live previews, custom layouts, new designs, and own-image uploads.
- Account System: Register to save playlists privately, edit anytime, and play instantly in Live.
- Bugfixes: Restored Chromecast functionality and fixed iPhone muted audio issues.
Version 1.9.0
14 Jun 2025Feature update expanding playlist creation limits.
- Wizard: Complete overhaul making it easier to add songs from different sources.
- YouTube API: Added YouTube Music results to find lesser known artists.
- Bopster Live: Fixed an issue preventing Safari (iOS/MacOS) users from playing.
Version 1.8.0
18 May 2025Feature update focusing on playback and designs.
- Bopster Live: Added a beta version of Spotify playback instead of YouTube. Slight design tweaks.
- Wizard: Added Summer card designs, list sorting features, and fixed PDF download bugs.
Version 1.7.0
27 Apr 2025Feature update introducing casting functionality.
- Bopster Live: Added Casting! Stream your cards to your TV/Google Home, see the music video, and view live token stats.
- Wizard: Added bulk conversion of music URLs to YouTube or Spotify. Added inline editing for names/artists.
Version 1.6.0
12 Apr 2025Feature update upgrading the Live experience.
- Live Improvements: Added Music Video support, Settings page, PWA installability, and support for playing unpublished lists.
- Card Generator: Added three font sizes and Enhanced QR codes (embeds music info into the QR for a refined Live experience).
Version 1.5.0
29 Mar 2025Feature update: Updated Bopster Live with a brand new User Experience. Includes support for enhanced QR scanning, a new playlist selector, a new player, and song play history.
Version 1.4.0
23 Mar 2025Minor update: Revamp of the card generation menu with new options for custom designs. Fixed bugs regarding duplicates during AI year correction and advanced mode editing.
Version 1.3.2
Mid Mar 2025Minor update: Added dedicated fonts to the cards for proper rendering of foreign languages such as Hangul, Japanese, Arabic, and Chinese.
Version 1.3.1
Early Mar 2025Minor update: Added ability to play with Published Lists in Bopster Live without printing cards. Added a rotating digital card and player stat tracking.
Version 1.3.0
End of Feb 2025Feature update: Introduction of Bopster Live! A built-in web QR scanner to scan your physical cards and instantly play them without revealing the song details.
Version 1.2.0
Feb 2025Enhancement update: Added new designs to the generator. Updated the Library with direct download functionality and info modals. Added AI to the advanced mode.
Version 1.1.0
Jan 2025Feature update: Added Bopster AI. You can now prompt and create fully themed playlists instantly using Artificial Intelligence.
Version 1.0.0
Jan 2025First full release: Introduction of the Wizard for easily creating playlists via Spotify and YouTube. Fully redesigned homepage, library pages, and mirrored PDF generation.
Version 0.3.0
Early Jan 2025Development milestone: Added publish functionality, finalized the "Bopster" branding, registered the bopster.app domain, and added logos to the cards.
Version 0.2.0
Late Dec 2024Development milestone: Added the functionality to import and populate lists directly from a Spotify playlist URL.
Version 0.1.0
Dec 2024First prototype (Initial Release): Built the foundation with manual song entry and basic PDF generation capabilities.
Ready to join the party?
Create your first custom playlist today or jump right into Bopster Live.