Alumni Reunion Networking Game
Get alumni catching up, meeting other classes, and making new connections at your reunion.
Why Use an Alumni Reunion Networking Game?
An alumni reunion networking game helps people move past the three friends they already keep in touch with. Alumni get prompts that spark stories and new connections across classes, majors, and industries, so the reunion feels like a room full of old friends instead of a room full of old cliques.
Jam Bingo sends each alum one prompt at a time, like 'Find someone who graduated in a different decade and ask what campus was like back then.' After the chat, they scan each other's QR codes to unlock the next prompt. Every connection is saved with contact details, so alumni can actually stay in touch this time.
How?
Jam Bingo is the simplest networking game that gets everyone talking and learning more about each other.
1. during the networking session
Introduce Jam Bingo to get attendees started.
2. Attendees scan to participate
Guests open their phone camera and scan the QR Code.
3. A conversation starter To Connect
Each guest receives a tailored conversation starter.
4. The Exchange: Get People Talking
After chatting, scan the other person's QR Code to mark the connection and unlock your next prompt.
How to Use the Alumni Reunion Networking Game at Your Event
The alumni reunion networking game helps the people at your event meet new people, not just the people they came with. Here’s how to use it:
- 01Step 1
Decide How Many New People Each Person Meets
Create a Jam Bingo for your event and choose how many different people you'd like each person to talk with. That's the job of the Alumni Reunion Networking Game: getting people past the group they came with and into conversations with people they haven't met yet.
TipNot sure? Start with 5 people each - enough to get everyone past the group they came with. - 02Step 2
Add Conversation Prompts
Pick a ready-made template or write your own prompts. Each prompt gives people a reason to find someone new and a question to start the conversation.
TipKeep prompts about people, not trivia - "Find someone who…" sends people across the room to someone new. - 03Step 3
Display Your Jam Bingo QR Code
Put your Jam Bingo QR code on the big screen, at check-in, or on table cards. People scan it with their phone camera to join - no app to download.
TipExplain it once, in one line: scan, find someone who fits your prompt, talk, then scan each other's QR code. - 04Step 4
Let People Meet New People
Each person gets a conversation prompt, finds someone who fits it, and talks with them. Then they scan that person's QR code to get their next prompt and meet someone else.
TipGive it 20 to 45 minutes during a reception, break, or networking session. - 05Step 5
Everyone Leaves With Their Connections
Every connection is saved, so each person gets a list of the people they met - with the contact info they shared and the conversations they had.
TipRecognize the people who met the most new people at the end - it's an easy way to wrap up.
Ready to Use the Alumni Reunion Networking Game at Your Event?
Create a Jam Bingo, add your own prompts, and get a QR code for your event. You’ll be directed to the Create Account page first.
Have questions? Book a 15-minute demo.
Where to Use Alumni Reunion Networking Game
Class Reunions
Help classmates reconnect and meet people they never got to know in school.
- Breaks up old cliques
- Sparks great stories
- Saved contacts
Homecoming Weekends
Mix alumni from different decades at the homecoming reception.
- Connects generations
- Easy for volunteers to run
- Works at any size
Alumni Chapter Mixers
Help local alumni chapters grow real professional networks.
- Career connections
- New members feel welcome
- Recurring events
Alumni Reunion Networking Game vs. Name Tags Only
| Feature | Name Tags Only | Alumni Reunion Networking Game |
|---|---|---|
| Who people talk to | Their old friend group | Alumni from other classes and majors |
| Conversation starters | "So, what are you up to now?" | Nostalgia and career prompts |
| Staying in touch | Maybe a LinkedIn search later | Every connection saved with contact details |
| Setup | Print name tags | One QR code |
| Results for organizers | Headcount only | Players, connections, and a leaderboard |
Example Prompts for Alumni Reunion Networking Game
Taken from the Alumni Reunion Mixer template. Use them as a starting point, then adapt them to your group.
Make people move
Start prompts with "Find someone who…" so each one sends players across the room to a new person, not back to their own table.
Mix easy and deeper prompts
Open with quick, observable prompts (something they're wearing, where they're from), then add a few that lead to a real story.
Keep them inclusive
Avoid prompts about money, looks, or anything someone could feel left out of. Everyone should be able to answer at least half of them.
Match the length of your event
Around 12–16 prompts fits a 30-minute game. More prompts than time just leaves people unfinished.
- 1
Find an alum from a different graduating year and ask them what has changed most since they left
- 2
Find someone who was in the same club or organization as you and ask them what they remember most
- 3
Find an alum who has stayed in touch with a professor and ask them what that relationship means to them
- 4
Find someone who has returned to campus recently and ask them what surprised them
- 5
Find an alum who has mentored a current student and ask them what they gained from it
- 6
Find someone who has a favorite campus memory and ask them to describe it
- 7
Find an alum who has worked in a different industry than their degree and ask them how they made the transition
- 8
Find someone who has attended a previous reunion and ask them what keeps them coming back
- 9
Find an alum who has hired a fellow graduate and ask them what they look for
- 10
Find someone who has volunteered for the alumni association and ask them what they enjoy about it
- 11
Find an alum who has lived abroad and ask them how their time at school prepared them
- 12
Find someone who has a tradition they keep from their school days and ask them what it is
See all 15 prompts in the Alumni Reunion Mixer template · Browse all templates
Other Platforms Like Jam Bingo
Jam Bingo is designed to help people actually get to know each other, not just exchange names. Unlike icebreaker games that focus on quick interactions or surface-level fun, Jam Bingo is built around meaningful conversations that make it easier for people to open up, find common ground, and build real relationships.
| Features | Jam Bingo | Hoogo | SocialPoint.io | Booth Bingo | Eventgamification.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperless (QR Code Digital) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom Branding | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Conversation Prompt | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Meaningful & Intentional Connections | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Contact Sharing (Email, Instagram, Linkedin, etc) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connect with people who aren't playing (scan their LinkedIn QR code, or enter their name + email or phone) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Each person gets a list of everyone they connected with, including contact information and conversations they had. | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Introduction Forum | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Auto Introductions ("Introduce Me") | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an alumni reunion networking game?
It's a game that gives alumni conversation prompts so they meet classmates and alumni from other years. With Jam Bingo, alumni scan a QR code, get a prompt, chat, and scan each other's codes to unlock the next prompt.
Will older alumni be comfortable using it?
Yes. It only takes a phone camera and a name, and there's nothing to download. Anyone who can scan a restaurant menu can play.
What are good alumni reunion prompts?
Prompts that mix nostalgia and careers, like 'Find someone who had the same favorite professor as you' or 'Find someone who works in a city you've never visited.'
Does it help alumni stay in touch after the reunion?
Yes. Every connection saves the other person's contact details, so alumni leave with a list of the people they reconnected with.
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