How to Gamify a Corporate Networking Team Event
Corporate networking events can sometimes feel stiff or formulaic, with attendees sticking to small talk or clumping in familiar groups. Gamifying these events transforms them into engaging, memorable experiences that foster genuine connections and boost team morale. Here's how to turn your next corporate networking event into an interactive experience employees will actually enjoy.
Why Gamify Corporate Networking?
- Turns passive mingling into active engagement
- Provides structure for shy attendees
- Creates shared experiences that spark conversations
- Makes the event memorable for ongoing collaboration
- Boosts participation by 40-60% according to HR studies
5 Steps to Gamify Your Event
1. Define Your Goals
Clarify what you want to achieve before choosing games. Tailor activities to your objectives:
Cross-team bonding
Prompts about colleagues' roles
New hire onboarding
Company trivia challenges
Team strengthening
Personal but professional questions
2. Choose Engaging Game Mechanics
Scavenger Hunt
Find colleagues matching traits like "worked here 5+ years" or "knows the CEO's coffee order"
Trivia Challenge
Team-based quiz on company history or industry trends
Role Swap
Act out assigned "roles" during conversations
Digital Options
Platforms like Jam Bingo for tech-savvy teams
3. Incorporate Digital Tools
Modern solutions streamline gamification and appeal to tech-savvy teams:
Jam Bingo Highlight
Digital networking bingo where attendees join via QR code, receiving virtual cards with professional or fun prompts
- No paper waste - eco friendly
- Real-time participation tracking
- Works for in-person, virtual or hybrid
4. Offer Strategic Incentives
Rewards should motivate without creating unhealthy competition:
Company swag
Gift cards
Recognition
5. Set the Right Vibe
For In-Person Events
- Clear signage with instructions
- Energetic MC to explain games
- Background music at mingling volume
For Virtual/Hybrid
- Tech check before starting
- Digital tools like Jam Bingo that work across formats
- Encourage camera use when possible
Spotlight: Jam Bingo for Corporate Networking
How It Works:
Setup
Create game at thejamsocial.com/bingo with custom prompts
Joining
Attendees scan QR code to access digital bingo cards
Playing
Mingle to find colleagues matching prompts
Winning
First to complete a row calls "Bingo!" (auto-verified)
Corporate Benefits:
Professional Prompt Examples
- "Has led a cross-departmental project"
- "Can explain our Q2 goals"
- "Works in the Chicago office"
Culture-Building Prompts
- "Has a desk plant"
- "Rides a bike to work"
- "Knows the best lunch spot nearby"
Implementation Tips:
- Align 30% of prompts with strategic goals (collaboration, values, etc.)
- Use the post-event forum to continue department connections
- Pair with a 15-minute trivia warm-up for hybrid events
- Offer prizes that encourage future interaction (coffee chat vouchers)
Best Practices for Gamified Networking
For Introverts & New Hires
- Include prompts everyone can answer
- Provide conversation starters in the game
- Allow pair participation initially
For Remote Teams
- Use digital tools that work across timezones
- Record demos for asynchronous participation
- Include location-based prompts ("Works from home with a cat")
Measuring Success
Participation Rate
Jam Bingo tracks scans and completions automatically
Follow-Up Connections
Monitor forum activity post-event
Survey Feedback
Ask "Would you attend another gamified event?"
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