Human Bingo: A Fun and Engaging Icebreaker Activity for Groups

• Human Bingo is an easy-to-organize icebreaker activity that works perfectly for group events. Whether you’re hosting a youth gathering, a team-building exercise, or a community event, this game helps participants learn more about one another in a fun, non-competitive way.
• The goal of the game is simple: participants go around asking questions, filling in a bingo card with answers, and learning more about each other in the process. Here’s how you can run a fun and easy game of Human Bingo.

To play Human Bingo, follow these simple steps:

Create the Bingo Card: Make a bingo card that includes a variety of prompts, such as:

• Likes Doctor Who
• Has a teddy bear
• Can swim

Distribute the Bingo Cards: Hand out the bingo cards and a pen or marker to each participant. Make sure each person has the same bingo card so they can all interact with each other to fill in the squares.

Ask Questions and Fill in the Cards: The idea is for participants to go around asking questions based on the prompts. For example: “Do you like hot chocolate?” If yes, write that person’s name in the square.

Play for 10–15 Minutes: Give everyone time to mingle and fill their cards. Leaders can join in too!

Declare a Winner: First to complete a full row or column shouts “Bingo!” and wins a small prize (sweets, points, etc.).

• Jam Bingo is Human Bingo without paper printouts.
• • Create a Jam Bingo.
  • Display your Jam Bingo QR Code at your event.
  • No printing or pens needed.
  • Participants scan to play right on their phones
• Jam Bingo brings the classic icebreaker into the 21st century.

• Here are 10 ready-to-use prompts you can put on your bingo cards (mix and match as you like):
• • Has a pet
  • Likes hot chocolate
  • Is left-handed
  • Can swim
  • Loves football
  • Is new to Scouts
  • Has a favorite color blue
  • Was a Beavers or Cubs member
  • Has a teddy bear
  • Loves Doctor Who
• These prompts spark conversation and help everyone discover fun facts about each other.

• Human Bingo isn’t just fun — it has real group-building benefits:
• • Encourages Interaction — Gets everyone talking and asking questions
  • Builds Group Cohesion — Helps new and existing members connect
  • Promotes Inclusivity — Easy for all ages and abilities to join in

• Make your Human Bingo session even better with these tips:
• • Set Clear Instructions — Explain rules simply and encourage friendly questions
  • Encourage Movement — Keep the group mixing so everyone meets new people
  • Adapt to Your Group — Tailor prompts to your theme or age group
  • Involve Leaders — Adults playing along helps build stronger connections

• Human Bingo is a proven, zero-stress way to help any group break the ice, laugh together, and start building real connections.
• Try it at your next meeting, camp, or team event — you’ll be amazed how quickly strangers become friends!
• For more icebreaker ideas and ready-to-use activities, check out our blog.