15 Fun Ice Breaker Games That Actually Work
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•December 20Human Bingo
4.3
(1,523 ratings)Participants receive bingo cards with characteristics and must find people who match each square, encouraging mingling and conversation.
Human Bingo is an interactive icebreaker that gets people moving and talking. Each participant receives a bingo card with various characteristics, experiences, or facts. The goal is to find different people who match each square and have them sign it. This game is excellent for large groups and networking events.
15-30 min10-100 peopleindoor
CorporateActiveLarge GroupsAdults
Getting to Know YouTeam Building
Objective
Encourage mingling and help participants discover commonalities and unique traits.
Materials Needed
- Printed bingo cards
- Pens or pencils
How to Play
1
Prepare Bingo Cards
5 minCreate bingo cards with 5x5 grids containing different characteristics (e.g., "Has traveled to Asia", "Speaks 3 languages", "Plays an instrument").
2
Distribute Materials
2 minGive each participant a bingo card and a pen.
3
Explain the Rules
3 minParticipants must find different people who match each characteristic and have them sign that square. One person can only sign once on each card.
4
Mingle and Fill Cards
15 minParticipants mingle and talk to find people matching the characteristics. First to get five in a row (or full card) wins.
5
Share Interesting Finds
5 minHave winners or participants share interesting discoveries they made about others.
Pro Tips
preparationImportant
Customize the characteristics to match your group (professional, casual, age-appropriate, etc.).
Variations
Try these variations to adapt the game for different contexts and group sizes.
Virtual Human Bingo
Use digital bingo cards and breakout rooms for virtual events.
Changes:
Additional Materials
- Digital bingo tool or shared document
Speed Networking Bingo
Focus on professional characteristics for networking events.
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