A little common ground.

Make room for a conversation.

Team mingle bingo is a short, optional conversation game. Guests find someone who matches a prompt, ask if they can write down their name, and aim for a row, column or diagonal. The card supplies the opening line; the conversation can go wherever people feel comfortable.

It works as a suggested activity during arrival time or a break. Explain that joining in is a choice, and offer a seat where people can chat without moving around. A completed card is a game result, never a measure of participation at work.

A little prep, then you’re ready.

1. Choose a short round

   Plan 10–15 minutes and start with a 4 × 4 grid. The 5 × 5 option adds a free center and more prompts if you want a longer game.

2. Make it feel like your team

   Edit the title and scan all 32 prompts. Keep the questions about optional everyday interests. Remove anything that assumes a particular hobby, budget or way of working.

3. Put the basics within reach

   Print one card per person, plus a few spares, and set out pens. Keep the included host guide nearby. No one needs an account or a phone to play.

Your 15-minute hosting plan.

Use these timings as a starting point. Shorten the round or let it run longer when that suits the room.

1. 0–2 min

   Give a simple invitation

   “Find someone who matches a square. Ask a question, get their permission, and write their name. You can pass on any prompt or just enjoy the conversation.” Demonstrate one light prompt with a willing colleague.

2. 2–12 min

   Let conversations happen

   Aim for a different person in each square when the group is large enough. Encourage a follow-up such as “What do you like about it?” Give a two-minute notice instead of stopping a conversation abruptly.

3. 12–15 min

   Close with a choice

   A row, column or diagonal is bingo. Invite a volunteer to share a small discovery, or simply thank everyone and move on. Skip compulsory introductions and public scores.

Questions with somewhere to go.

Every square begins “Find someone who…” These examples are in the team starting set; you can edit or replace every one in the builder.

• has a favorite desk snack
• has made something by hand
• likes a good word puzzle
• can name a song that lifts their mood
• likes browsing a library or bookstore
• can share a small thing they learned recently

Keep custom prompts brief and easy to read. Use at least 16 different prompts for a 4 × 4 card, or 24 for a 5 × 5 card. The builder accepts up to 60 prompts; prompts over 50 characters need the Large print layout.

Make room for everyone.

From screen to gathering.

1. Choose the title, card count and grid in the builder. Review the prompts before printing.
2. Select Letter or A4 to match your paper. Choose two cards per sheet for compact cards, or Large print for one bigger card per sheet.
3. Select Print / save PDF. In your browser’s print dialog, match the paper size, use 100% scale, and turn browser headers and footers off.
4. Save a PDF or print one sample first. Check the text and writing space before making the full batch. The pack includes a host guide and prompt checklist.

Ink-light keeps the cards readable with no colored cell fills. If you want the colored accents, your browser may require its “background graphics” option. PDF saving on phones depends on the browser’s print or share menu.