Over Bopster - Ons Verhaal
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Het Verhaal van Bopster.

Van een simpel vakantie-idee tot een wereldwijd platform dat duizenden spelletjesavonden versterkt.

Hoe het allemaal begon

Bopster begon in januari 2025 als een leuk hobbyproject. Tijdens de kerstvakantie vlak daarvoor speelde ik Hitster met vrienden toen we dachten: "Zou het niet geweldig zijn als we onze eigen aangepaste Hitster-kaarten konden maken?"

Na wat online speurwerk ontdekte ik dat er wel een degelijke betaalde optie bestond, maar dat de gratis alternatieven beperkt en niet altijd betrouwbaar waren. Dat bracht me op het idee om mijn eigen versie te maken, die ik Bopster noemde. De naam combineert Bop (een lekker nummer) en ster (een knipoog naar het spel).

Wat begon als een simpele tool is sindsdien uitgegroeid tot iets veel groters, met integraties voor Spotify, YouTube, diverse AI-diensten en zelfs de lancering van Bopster Live. Of je nu je eigen muziekquiz maakt of een gezellige avond met vrienden organiseert, Bopster is er om het makkelijk en leuk te maken.

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Maandelijkse spelers wereldwijd

Jordy

Hoi, ik ben Jordy! 👋

Maker van Bopster

Ik ben gewoon een spelliefhebber die erin geslaagd is om met behulp van AI een slimme en leuke website te bouwen. Natuurlijk hielp mijn achtergrond in de IT om de technische kant tot leven te wekken.

Ik wil je bedanken voor het gebruiken van Bopster en hoop dat het je net zoveel plezier brengt als het mij heeft gedaan. Veel plezier en happy bopping! 😊

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Het Ecosysteem

Alles wat je nodig hebt.
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Bopster is niet langer alleen een kaartenmaker. Het is een compleet pakket aan tools ontworpen om jouw muziekquiz-avonden vlekkeloos te laten verlopen.

Universele Integraties

Importeer naadloos afspeellijsten van Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, of upload ze direct via Excel-bestanden.

AI Generatie

Geen inspiratie? Gebruik meer dan 10 verschillende AI-modellen om direct thema-afspeellijsten te genereren. Perfect voor spontane feestjes.

Yearify 2.0

Streamingdiensten tonen vaak "Remastered" datums. Onze ingebouwde Yearify-engine scant en herstelt automatisch de releasejaren met uiterste precisie.

Pro Kaartenmaker

Pas elke pixel aan. Kies uit 25+ ontwerpen, 15+ lettertypen, formaten van 64mm of 90mm, en genereer direct printbare PDF's in hoge resolutie.

Bopster Live & Cast

Scan kaarten direct zonder app. Cast het spel rechtstreeks naar je TV via Chromecast om videoclips te bekijken en het digitale scorebord op het grote scherm te zien.

Community Bibliotheek

Blader door, bekijk en download van een groeiende bibliotheek met meer dan 1.000 door de community gemaakte afspeellijsten in elk genre en tijdperk.

De Evolutie van Bopster

Constante updates, gedreven door feedback van de community.

2.8.1

6 Apr 2026

Applied new Bopster styling to Bopster Live and Library pages, includes a share functionality aswell. Only Bopster Wizard and Card generator to go.

UI/UX

Version 2.8.0

23 Mar 2026

Complete 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.

BugfixBrandingSocial Media

Version 2.7.0

22 Feb 2026

Changed 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.

UI/UXYearify 2.1Live Game Mode

Version 2.5.5

15 Jan 2026

Added 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.

TidalApple MusicDeezer

Version 2.5.0

13 Jan 2026

Donators 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.

DonatorsYearify Speed

Version 2.4.0

1 Jan 2026

Happy 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".

Yearify OptionsSpreadsheet Tools

Version 2.3.0

29 Dec 2025

Major 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.

ExportMusicBrainz

Version 2.2.0

1 Nov 2025

Major 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.

LibraryAI Descriptions

Version 2.1.0

17 Oct 2025

Minor update: Added Christmas theme cards & Bugfixes.

  • Fixed community-reported bugs accumulated over the months.
  • Added 5 brand new Christmas card designs.

ChristmasBugfixes

Version 2.0.0

14 Jul 2025

Major 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.

Bopster 2.0AccountsDesigner

Version 1.9.0

14 Jun 2025

Feature 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.

WizardYouTube

Version 1.8.0

18 May 2025

Feature 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.

Spotify PlaybackSummer

Version 1.7.0

27 Apr 2025

Feature 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.

ChromecastBulk Edit

Version 1.6.0

12 Apr 2025

Feature 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).

PWAEnhanced QR

Version 1.5.0

29 Mar 2025

Feature 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.

Live UX

Version 1.4.0

23 Mar 2025

Minor 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.

Custom Designs

Version 1.3.2

Mid Mar 2025

Minor update: Added dedicated fonts to the cards for proper rendering of foreign languages such as Hangul, Japanese, Arabic, and Chinese.

Foreign Fonts

Version 1.3.1

Early Mar 2025

Minor update: Added ability to play with Published Lists in Bopster Live without printing cards. Added a rotating digital card and player stat tracking.

StatsDigital Play

Version 1.3.0

End of Feb 2025

Feature 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.

Bopster Live

Version 1.2.0

Feb 2025

Enhancement update: Added new designs to the generator. Updated the Library with direct download functionality and info modals. Added AI to the advanced mode.

LibraryAI

Version 1.1.0

Jan 2025

Feature update: Added Bopster AI. You can now prompt and create fully themed playlists instantly using Artificial Intelligence.

Bopster AI

Version 1.0.0

Jan 2025

First full release: Introduction of the Wizard for easily creating playlists via Spotify and YouTube. Fully redesigned homepage, library pages, and mirrored PDF generation.

V1.0Wizard

Version 0.3.0

Early Jan 2025

Development milestone: Added publish functionality, finalized the "Bopster" branding, registered the bopster.app domain, and added logos to the cards.

BrandingPublish

Version 0.2.0

Late Dec 2024

Development milestone: Added the functionality to import and populate lists directly from a Spotify playlist URL.

Spotify Import

Version 0.1.0

Dec 2024

First prototype (Initial Release): Built the foundation with manual song entry and basic PDF generation capabilities.

Prototype

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