Speed Matching App
Run interactive matchmaking at events to help attendees get out of their bubble.
What Is the Speed Matching App?
The Speed Matching App is a simple way to help facilitate conversations. Whether it's speed networking, speed dating, or just getting people to actually talk — this app handles the timing, the pairs, and the flow.
The Speed Matching App makes it easy for people to step out of their bubble and talk with each other. It lets participants focus on having meaningful conversations. The result? More connections, happier attendees, and you actually getting to enjoy the event instead of managing it.
How does it work?
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The easiest way to get people to connect — even when nobody knows each other.
1. Guests Scan to play
Picture this: at your event, a Jam Bingo game QR code is displayed on a screen or on a printout.
2. Prompts
Attendees scan the game QR code to join and receive conversation prompts on their phones.
3. Add your own prompts
As an organizer, you can add your own conversation prompts and challenges.
4. Get People Talking!
Attendees scan each other's QR code (Or enter others' game code) to connect and unlock the next prompt.
Use Cases for Speed Matching App
Discover how organizations across industries are leveraging our platform to create memorable experiences.
Speed Networking Events
Replace the dreaded 'open networking' with structured, high-signal 1-on-1s. Attendees meet more people in 45 minutes than they would in 3 hours of awkward mingling.
- ✓Triple the number of meaningful connections per person
- ✓Eliminate 'wallflower' attendees — everyone talks to everyone
- ✓Provide instant follow-up with mutual match features
- ✓Make your event the one people actually want to come back to
University & Alumni Matchmaking
Help students meet alumni, mentors find mentees, or different majors actually talk to each other. Perfect for career fairs, homecoming, or orientation week.
- ✓Connect 200 students with 50 alumni in under an hour
- ✓Remove the intimidation factor for nervous underclassmen
- ✓Track which connections actually lead to follow-ups
- ✓Make your alumni network feel accessible, not abstract
Speed Dating Events
Run smooth, professional speed dating without the awkward logistics. People focus on chemistry, not keeping track of who they've met or when to switch.
- ✓Eliminate no-show chaos — app auto-adjusts
- ✓Mutual 'likes' unlock contact info automatically
- ✓Create balanced rotations with gender or preference filters
- ✓Collect feedback on every date to improve future events
Investor & Startup Matchmaking
Replace the chaotic 'open pitch' format with structured 1-on-1s. Investors meet pre-vetted founders. Founders pitch to relevant funds. Everyone saves time and finds better fits.
- ✓Pre-match based on industry, stage, and check size
- ✓Track interest with mutual 'hot lead' indicators
- ✓Give each founder 10+ quality conversations in 1 hour
- ✓Generate warm intros, not cold emails
Corporate Mentor-Mentee Matching
Run rapid mentorship rotations so junior employees meet multiple senior leaders in one sitting. Find chemistry before committing to long-term pairings.
- ✓Let mentorship pairs form naturally, not arbitrarily
- ✓Give junior staff facetime with leaders they'd never normally access
- ✓Scale mentorship across 100+ participants easily
- ✓Gather feedback to build permanent pairs that actually work
Conference Round-Robin Sessions
Turn breakout sessions into active matchmaking. Attendees stop listening passively and start having conversations that reinforce the content.
- ✓Increase session engagement scores dramatically
- ✓Help attendees apply what they're learning in real time
- ✓Create peer-to-peer learning that outlasts the conference
- ✓Justify higher ticket prices with proven connection ROI
Next Step—Organizing an event?
1. Try out JamBingo (Speed Matching App)!
Grab your phone—you'll need your phone camera to scan the 'Try Demo' Jam Bingo QR code.
Grab your laptop—you'll need to open the QR Code on a bigger screen to scan the 'Try Demo' Jam Bingo QR code.
Examples of Prompts
Find someone who is wearing university apparel.
Find someone who has read a non-academic book recently. What was the title and would they recommend it?.
Find someone who has used AI tools (like ChatGPT) for research.
Find someone who is researching grad school, and if they have any advice.
Find someone who is part of a student organization or club.
Find a student from another degree program and ask them what their favorite course is?.
Find someone who has created a LinkedIn profile; and ask them if they use the app and why.
Ask someone new what new thing they have learned today.
Find someone with a coffee cup and ask them what their most exciting personal or professional goal is right now.
Ask someone what accomplishment they are most proud of.
Other Platforms Like Jam Bingo
Jam Bingo is the leading Speed Matching App designed to help people actually get to know each other, not just exchange names.
Unlike traditional 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 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Meaningful Conversations | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Contact Sharing | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Saves Contacts + Conversations | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Introduction Forum | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Auto Introductions ("Introduce Me") | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the game end when there is a winner?
Jam Bingo will not stop for everyone else when there is a winner. When someone completes all their prompts, their phone will show the place they finished in (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, etc).
How long does a game of Jam Bingo last?
The more prompts you add, the longer your Jam Bingo game will be. On average, it lasts anywhere from 10 minutes to over an hour. When you create a Jam Bingo game, it will give you an estimated duration based on your number of prompts.
Is there a limit on the number of participants?
There is no limit on the number of players who can join your game of Jam Bingo.
Can I customize the questions/prompts?
Yes, you can add your own prompts/questions to your Jam Bingo.
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