Conversation Facilitator Tool
Let the prompts start the conversations, so you don't have to work the room alone.
Why Use a Conversation Facilitator Tool
One facilitator can't introduce everyone in a room. People stay with the friends they came with, quieter guests hang back, and the same few people do all the talking. A conversation facilitator tool gives every guest a reason to start a conversation without you standing next to them.
Jam Bingo gives each guest one conversation prompt at a time on their phone, like 'Find someone from a different team and ask what they're working on.' They find someone who fits, talk, and scan that person's QR code to confirm it. That unlocks the next prompt. Each guest gets a different mix of prompts, so people spread out across the room, and you can watch the live leaderboard instead of making introductions one by one.
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 Conversation Facilitator Tool at Your Event
The conversation facilitator tool 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 Conversation Facilitator Tool: 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 Conversation Facilitator Tool 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 Conversation Facilitator Tool
Workshops and Trainings
Get attendees talking to each other before or between sessions without having to pair them up yourself.
- Warms up the room
- Quiet attendees join in
- Easy to run between sessions
Team Meetings and Offsites
Help teammates from different departments start conversations with people they rarely work with.
- Crosses team lines
- Everyone gets heard
- Connections saved
Mixers and Community Events
Turn a room of strangers into a room of conversations, even when you're the only host.
- Everyone plays at once
- Breaks up cliques
- Works while standing
Conversation Facilitator Tool vs. Facilitating by Hand
| Feature | Facilitating by Hand | Jam Bingo Facilitator Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Making introductions | One pair at a time | Every guest at once |
| Starting conversations | Guests wait to be introduced | Each prompt says who to find |
| Quiet guests | Easy to miss | Everyone has a prompt to follow |
| Breaking up cliques | Asking groups to split up | Different prompts spread guests out |
| Seeing who's involved | Guessing from the room | Live leaderboard of connections |
| After the event | Contacts are lost | Connections saved to follow up |
Example Prompts for Conversation Facilitator Tool
Taken from the Cross-Department 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 someone from a team you've sent a request to this month
- 2
Find someone in a different department and ask what they wish other teams knew about their work
- 3
Find someone who sits on a different floor or works remotely most of the week
- 4
Ask someone from another team what their team is celebrating right now
- 5
Find someone whose team uses a tool you've never heard of and ask what it does
- 6
Find someone from a different department who started within a month of you
- 7
Ask someone what part of the business they'd like to learn more about
- 8
Find someone from another team who has the same favorite weekend activity as you
- 9
Challenge someone from a different department to explain their job like you're five
- 10
Find someone who has switched teams or roles inside the company
- 11
Ask someone what meeting they'd cancel forever if they could
- 12
Find someone from another department who has a pet and ask for a photo
See all 15 prompts in the Cross-Department 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 a conversation facilitator tool?
A tool that helps a facilitator get guests talking to each other. With Jam Bingo, each guest gets conversation prompts on their phone, finds someone who fits, talks with them and scans their QR code to connect.
Do I still need a facilitator?
Someone still needs to set up the game and invite guests to play. After that, the prompts guide each guest, so the facilitator can watch the leaderboard instead of making every introduction.
Do guests need to download an app?
No. Guests scan one QR code with their phone camera and play in the browser.
Can I write my own conversation prompts?
Yes. Write prompts that fit your group and goals, or start from a ready-made template and edit it.
How many people can play?
From small groups of 10 to events with 1,000+ guests. Everyone plays at the same time.
Does it work for virtual sessions?
It's built for in-person events, since guests scan each other's QR codes. It works best for workshops, mixers, meetings and conferences.
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