A networking game for large groups of professionals

A networking game for large groups of professionals

Get people out of their bubbles!

What is a good networking game for large groups of professionals?

What makes a good networking game for large groups of professionals?

We’re talking 100, 200, or 500 professionals. What is a networking activity that increases engagement?

Especially if attendees are coming from different departments, locations, schools, organizations, or groups, it can feel awkward or even a bit weird trying to talk to people outside of one’s usual circle.

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You’re looking for a simple way to incentivize people to interact with each other and step outside their bubble.

The networking game for large groups?

A good networking game for a large group has three characteristics:

  • It must be easy to explain
  • It must be easy to participate in
  • It must be interactive and get people engaging with one another

Here are a few examples of networking game for large groups

💠 Jam Bingo

Jam Bingo gets people having more meaningful conversations instead of surface-level networking.

It’s best used at 100+ person networking events, where the goal is to encourage colleagues to get to know each other without it feeling awkward or requiring any prep materials for an activity.

People come from different departments, locations, schools, organizations, or groups, and they tend to stick with the people they already know.

Jam Bingo incentivizes networking and gets people talking outside of their usual circles. See how Jam Bingo works!

💠 Speed Networking

Speed Networking is a structured format that helps ensure people meet and introduce themselves to new people.

This can be especially useful for medium-sized groups, where people often struggle with what to say or who to talk to.

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The goal of Speed Networking is to have 2-minute introductions. After each 2 minutes, everyone rotates so they're sitting and talking with new people. You can also use Speed Networking conversation starters to help guide the introductions.

💠Table Topics

Table Topics are an icebreaker that gives people ideas for what to say.

Most times, people get hung up on what to say to someone new. That's where Table Topics or Conversation Starter cards help break the ice.

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They can help break the ice. Unlike Speed Networking, Table Topics are free mingling, so there is no 2-minute timer or shuffling.

People can feel free to grab a table topic card and swap it out throughout the event to help carry their conversations.

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Author:Melvin AdekanyeUpdated: Jun 26, 2026

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Easy ice breaker activity for large groups (100+ people) that incentivizes people to talk and interact with each other. Jam Bingo.

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