How to play
- Choose a short window. Try 10 minutes, then adjust for your group. Let people join in, observe or pass on any prompt.
- Start a conversation. Find someone who agrees with a square, ask a follow-up question and mark it. For example, ask a board-game fan which game they would recommend.
- Meet a few people. For larger groups, agree that one person can count for at most two squares on your card. For a small group, allow repeats or use a 3 × 3 grid.
- Finish a line. A complete row, column or diagonal counts as bingo. The center is free on the default 5 × 5 card. Invite a volunteer to share something they learned, then stop when your time is up.
This is conversation bingo: you find people who match prompts. There is no number caller. Participation is optional, and nobody needs to explain why they skip a square.
30 prompts to make your own
These original examples focus on everyday preferences and activities. They are starting points, not facts about your colleagues. Remove anything that does not fit your group.
- Enjoys board games
- Prefers tea
- Likes rainy days
- Keeps a paper planner
- Enjoys baking
- Likes word puzzles
- Has a favorite mug
- Enjoys taking photos
- Likes spicy snacks
- Prefers window seats
- Likes true stories
- Likes growing plants
- Enjoys a good mystery
- Uses colorful notes
- Likes trying new recipes
- Enjoys making playlists
- Prefers savory snacks
- Likes quiet mornings
- Enjoys drawing
- Likes science fiction
- Enjoys visiting museums
- Has a favorite podcast
- Likes writing notes
- Enjoys comedy films
- Likes learning new words
- Prefers cool weather
- Enjoys craft projects
- Likes a tidy desk
- Enjoys nature walks
- Likes making lists
Keep replacements short enough to read at a glance. Choose prompts that allow an easy conversation without asking about health, pay or family circumstances.
From example to printed cards
- Click Customize these cards. The maker asks before replacing your current game. Choose Back up current game first if you want to keep it.
- Choose Load workplace example. Edit the title, prompts, grid and card count, then choose Generate cards to apply word changes.
- Add an optional logo you have permission to use. The sample starts with no logo. Logo changes apply to the displayed set immediately.
- Choose A4 or US Letter, Standard or Large text, then Print / Save PDF. Inspect the preview at 100% scale. Each card takes one page.
A set contains different arrangements, not guaranteed different words in every card. The 5 × 5 layout draws 24 prompts from the pool plus a free center. The maker keeps one current game in this browser; download a backup before switching devices.
Adjust it for your meeting
A small team: use a 3 × 3 grid and allow the same person on multiple squares. A larger gathering: print up to 60 cards and set a short time limit. A seated activity: people can chat with nearby colleagues without moving around.
This sample is for an in-person activity. Bingo Grove does not host a live online game or collect participant answers. The page makes no promise that an icebreaker will suit every team.
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