What Is QR Code Networking Bingo?

QR code networking bingo is networking bingo on guests' phones.

Guests scan a QR code to join, get conversation prompts, and scan each other to connect.

Classic networking bingo is a paper card full of squares.

Each square says something like 'Find someone who works in tech'.

It's a good idea, but at a big event it means printing, pens and a lot of honor-system squares.

Here's how it works in Jam Bingo:

• The host shows one QR code on screen.
• Guests scan it with their phone camera.
• Each guest gets one conversation prompt.
• They find someone who matches it and chat.
• They scan that person's QR code to connect.
• The next prompt unlocks.

Guests focus on one conversation instead of rushing through 25 squares.

Each person gets a random mix, so the room spreads out.

• Printing: paper needs cards and pens. QR code bingo needs one QR code.
• Proof: paper relies on the honor system. QR code bingo needs a real scan.
• Prompts: paper gives everyone the same card. QR code bingo gives each guest a random mix.
• Follow-up: paper cards get thrown away. QR code bingo saves every connection.

More on this in why paper icebreaker cards fail at scale.

No turns, no waiting, no one on stage.

Guests never have to think of an opener. The prompt is the opener.

Hosts can see who has met the most people and call it out.

Guests leave with the names of the people they met.

• Networking mixers and happy hours.
• Conference receptions.
• Company kickoffs and all-hands.
• Association and chamber events.
• Any event with 20 to 1,000+ guests who don't know each other.

See how Jam Bingo works!