HOW TO DJ
As a DJ you have an important role to play during the game!
You need a music streaming service to DJ. HITSTER is designed to work best with Spotify and the step-by-step guide below assumes that you are a Spotify user. If you are using another music streaming service, go to “play without Spotify” below.
FORBEREDELSER
1. Position the game box as shown in the picture
2. Make sure you have the latest version of Spotify installed
Install Spotify on the mobile phone you intend to use during the game. If you already have Spotify installed, make sure you have the latest version.
TIP: If possible, use your own mobile so you don’t need to ask someone else to unlock it between songs.
3. Connect to a speaker
(optional)
Music is best listened to in good speakers. If possible, connect the mobile phone to your sound system such as Sonos/HEOS or a bluetooth speaker. Otherwise, playing from the built in mobile spekar also works.
4. Deactivate "private" mode in your browser settings
To play the songs using the DJ Booth you need to deactivate “private” mode on your default web browser (mainly relevant for iPhone users).
5. Make sure you can scan the QR Codes so that the music starts playing automatically
If you use an iPhone
There are a number of different QR reader apps in App Store. You can use any of them that allow for the music to play automatically without you having to approve playing the song in Spotify every time. Click the red button below to download the recommended 3rd party QR reader app. Make sure you’re using Safari as your standard web browser. Now, try scanning a music card using the QR reader and make sure the song starts playing automatically.
We have developed our own QR-reader which will be available in Appstore as soon as Apple has approved it.
On some iPhones the built in QR reader works just as well. Click her to learn how to use it.
If you use an Android mobile
There are a number of different QR reader apps in Google Play Store. You can use any of them that allow for the music to play automatically without you having to approve playing the song in Spotify every time. Click the red button below to download the recommended 3rd party QR reader app. Be aware that the latest Android update might make this app incompatible with your Android phone. Try scanning a music card using the QR reader and make sure the song starts playing automatically.
6. Finished! Now, you're ready to DJ!
DURING THE GAME
1. Start the QR Reader / built in camera
2. Position the mobile phone
Place the mobile phone as advised on the fold out, screen facing down. The song plays automatically, but please note that it can sometimes take up to 5 seconds before you hear it.
3. Give the music card to the player bottom up
As the music is playing, pull out the music card at the bottom of the pile and give it to the player face down. Make sure the remaining music cards stay in their position inside the box.
4. Repeat the procedure for the next player.
When using Spotify to play the songs, you won't see what is being played. That means you can also take part in the game!
DJ WITHOUT SPOTIFY
To take advantage of playing the music automatically using the QR codes and the DJ booth, you need Spotify. We highly recommend that you download Spotify if you are not currently using it, as it will improve the gaming experience. Follow the guide below to use another music streaming service, but please be aware that the DJ can’t take part in the game or alternatively you’ll need to take parts playing the songs.
FORBEREDELSER
1. Position the game box as shown in the picture
2. Install / open the music streaming service you intend to use
TIP: If possible, use your own mobile so you don’t need to ask someone else to unlock it between songs.
3. Connect to a speaker (optional)
Music is best listened to in good speakers. If possible, connect the mobile phone to your sound system such as Sonos/HEOS or a bluetooth speaker. Otherwise, playing from the built in mobile spekar also works.
4. Finished! Now, you're ready to DJ!
DURING THE GAME
1. Play the song
Pull out a music card, type in the artist name and song title into your preferred music streaming service and play the song.
2. Give the music card to the player bottom up
3. Repeat the procedure for the next player.
PROBLEMS
PLAYING THE MUSIC?
START BY READING OUR FAQ BELOW:
Telefonen min kan ikke lese QR-kodene. Hva skal jeg gjøre?
1. Kortenes posisjon
Start med å kontrollere at kortene er plassert i esken slik at QR-kodene er synlige nedenfra.
Hvis det ikke fungerte, gå til trinn 2.
2. Lysforholdene
Improve the lighting to make it easier for the mobile phone to “see” the QR codes. You can either light up the room or activate the built in flashlight in your mobile as you scan the QR codes. If you are using an iPhone and the built in QR reader, there is a flashlight symbol in the middle of the screen. If you use the recommended QR Reader for iPhone, there is a button in the top right corner in the app that activates the flashlight.
Musikken begynner å spille i Spotify, men hvordan kan jeg starte neste sang?
Når en låt spilles i Spotify og DJ-en vil starte neste låt, må DJ-en åpne QR-leseren igjen, plassere telefonen i DJ-båsen med skjermen vendt ned og vente på at neste låt skal starte. Denne prosedyren gjentas for hver låt. Det betyr at DJ-en må veksle mellom Spotify og QR-leseren flere ganger, noe som vanligvis går raskt og enkelt. Det finnes ingen teknisk løsning for å automatisk bytte til neste låt i Spotify, og selv om det fantes, ville det ikke være mulig for Spotify å vite hvilket kort som er det neste.
Telefonen min skanner QR-kodene, men musikken begynner ikke å spille automatisk. Hva skal jeg gjøre?
1. Deaktiver "privat"-modus
To play the songs using the DJ booth you need to deactivate “private” mode on your default web browser. Make sure it is deactivated (mainly relevant for iPhone users).
Hvis det ikke fungerte, gå til trinn 2.
2. Oppdater Spotify
Sørg for at du har den nyeste versjonen av Spotify-appen.
Hvis det ikke fungerte, gå til trinn 3.
3. Bytt standard nettleser
Hvis du har en Android-telefon: Last ned Google Chrome som standard nettleser. Klikk her for instruksjoner om hvordan du endrer standard nettleser.
Hvis du har en iPhone: Kontroller at du har Safari som standard nettleser. Klikk her for instruksjoner om hvordan du endrer standard nettleser.
Hvis det ikke fungerte, gå til trinn 4.
4. Koble fra Wi-Fi
Noen ganger kan en ruter/brannmur blokkere visse URL-er. Prøv å koble fra Wi-Fi-tilkoblingen på telefonen og bruk mobilnettet i stedet.
Hvis det ikke fungerte, gå til trinn 5.
5. Prøv en annen QR-leser
Prøv å installere en annen QR-kodeleser. Appstore og Google Play Store er fulle av ulike QR-apper. Finn den som fungerer best for deg.
Nye faner åpnes hver gang jeg skanner en QR-kode, hvordan kan jeg slippe det?
Ja, det er kanskje irriterende, men det er dessverre ikke så mye vi kan gjøre med det. For å gjøre det raskere å slette faner når du er ferdig med å spille, kan du gå inn i innstillingene og tømme cachen og historikken i nettleseren.
