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Free Icebreaker Bingo Cards — Find Someone Who

Icebreaker bingo (also called "Find Someone Who") is one of the best icebreakers out there. Players mingle to find people who match prompts like "has traveled abroad" or "speaks two languages." Works for any group, in person or online.

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What is icebreaker bingo?

Icebreaker bingo — also called "Find Someone Who" or "People Bingo" — is an icebreaker where each square has a prompt about a person ("has a pet," "speaks two languages," "has been skydiving"). Players walk around, talk to each other, and find someone who matches each prompt. It works in classrooms, conferences, team onboarding, retreats, and youth groups. Honestly, it's one of the few icebreakers where people are actually moving around and talking instead of staring at a slideshow.

Prompt ideas by audience

For the workplace: "has worked here more than 5 years," "has a side project," "commutes by bike." For classrooms: "has a pet fish," "can do a cartwheel," "has read more than 10 books this year." For conferences: "is attending their first conference," "flew in from another country," "has given a talk before." For youth groups: "plays an instrument," "has a sibling," "has been camping." Mix common prompts (most people will match) with a few rare ones to keep the game moving.

Keep prompts inclusive

Avoid anything about appearance, relationship status, income, or anything that might put someone on the spot. Experiences, hobbies, skills, and preferences are all fair game. A good prompt is specific enough to be interesting but broad enough that a reasonable number of people in the room will match it.

Printable vs digital play

Print cards for in-person events where people are walking around — a paper card feels more natural to carry during a conversation. Use the online version for virtual events on Zoom or Teams — drop the link in chat and everyone plays on their own device.

Facilitation tips

Set a time limit — 10 to 15 minutes works for most groups. Explain the rules before people scatter: find someone who matches, get their name in the square, mark it. For larger groups (30+), award a prize for the first full row. For smaller groups, play until someone fills the whole card. A quick debrief at the end — "did anyone find something surprising about a coworker?" — ties the experience together.

Prompt Ideas to Get You Started

Classroom & School

  • Has a pet at home
  • Can do a cartwheel
  • Has read more than 10 books this year
  • Speaks two languages
  • Has a sibling in this school
  • Plays a musical instrument
  • Has been to another country
  • Can name all the planets
  • Has a birthday in summer
  • Has ridden a horse

Workplace & Team Building

  • Has worked here more than 3 years
  • Has a side project or hobby business
  • Commutes by bike or walks
  • Has worked remotely from another city
  • Can name every person on the team
  • Has met the CEO or founder
  • Listens to podcasts during commute
  • Has changed departments
  • Prefers early mornings over late nights
  • Has a standing desk

Conference & Networking

  • Is attending their first conference
  • Flew in from another country
  • Has given a conference talk
  • Works at a company with fewer than 20 people
  • Is here with a coworker
  • Has attended this conference before
  • Has published an article or paper
  • Changed careers at least once
  • Came for the networking, not the talks
  • Has a conference badge collection at home

Youth Group & Camp

  • Plays a sport
  • Has been camping
  • Can juggle
  • Has a pet fish
  • Was born in a different state
  • Knows how to build a campfire
  • Has won a board game tournament
  • Can do 20 push-ups
  • Has a collection of something
  • Knows a magic trick

Orientation & Onboarding

  • Moved to this city for this job
  • Has a degree in something unexpected
  • Has worked in a completely different industry
  • Knows someone else in this cohort
  • Has a hobby they could teach a class on
  • Has lived in more than 3 cities
  • Speaks more than one language
  • Has volunteered in the last year
  • Can cook a signature dish
  • Has traveled to more than 5 countries

Guides & Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

What is icebreaker bingo?
Icebreaker bingo (also called "Find Someone Who") is an icebreaker where each square has a prompt like "has a pet" or "plays an instrument." Players mingle and find people in the room who match.
How do you play icebreaker bingo?
Everyone gets a card. Players walk around, talk to people, and mark squares when they find a match. First person to complete a row, column, or diagonal wins.
Can I make a custom icebreaker bingo card?
Use the card creator to add prompts specific to your group — school, workplace, conference, or party. You can write them yourself or let AI generate a starting set.
What are good prompts for icebreaker bingo?
"Has been to another country," "can cook a full meal," "has a sibling," "has met someone famous," and "speaks more than one language" all work well across different groups.
Does icebreaker bingo work for virtual teams?
It does, though it works differently — players drop findings in a shared chat or call out matches on video. Some teams run it as a week-long async activity over Slack.

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