Human Bingo
Find colleagues who match bingo card traits - a fun mingling activity that helps large groups discover shared interests.
15-25 min
10-100 people
medium
basic
About This Game
Human Bingo combines the familiar game format with team networking. Participants receive bingo cards with characteristics like "has traveled to Asia" or "speaks 3+ languages" and must find colleagues who match each square.
Objectives
- Encourage mingling in large groups
- Discover shared interests and unique facts
- Break down barriers between team members
- Create conversation opportunities
How to Run This Game
Facilitator Script:
"Everyone gets a bingo card with different traits or experiences in each square. Your mission: find people who match and get their signatures!"
Actions:
- Hand out pre-made bingo cards
- Explain one person per square rule
- Show how to mark squares
Tips:
- • Include mix of common and rare traits
- • Make some work-related, some personal
Facilitator Script:
"You have 15 minutes! First person to complete a row shouts BINGO. Go mingle!"
Actions:
- Set timer
- Play background music
- Monitor for first bingo
Tips:
- • Call out time remaining at intervals
- • Encourage people to move around
Facilitator Script:
"We have winners! Share one surprising connection you discovered."
Actions:
- Verify winning cards
- Have winners share discoveries
- Award small prizes if available
Tips:
- • Highlight interesting matches
- • Celebrate participation
Facilitator Tips
- Pre-fill cards with team-appropriate traits
- Include inside jokes or company references
- For virtual: use digital cards + breakout rooms
Common Challenges & Solutions
Variations & Adaptations
All traits are work-related: uses certain tool, worked on project X, been at company Y years
Fill entire card instead of just one row
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