Human Bingo / Human Scavenger Hunt
Players mingle with a bingo card of characteristics (e.g., "has traveled to 3+ countries") and must find people matching each square to get a bingo.
What You'll Need
Printed bingo cards, pens
How to Play
Prepare bingo cards with various characteristics in each square (e.g., "Speaks two languages," "Has a pet cat," "Born in another state").
Give each participant a bingo card and a pen.
Participants mingle and find people who match each characteristic.
When they find someone, that person signs the matching square. Each person can only sign another's card once.
The first person to complete a row, column, or diagonal (or full card) yells "BINGO!" and wins.
Facilitator Tips
Create squares that are achievable but require mingling — avoid overly obscure characteristics.
Set a time limit (10-15 minutes) to keep energy high.
Add a rule: each person can only sign your card ONCE to encourage talking to more people.
Variations & Twists
Scavenger Hunt Style: Instead of bingo, create a checklist — first to complete all items wins.
Photo Bingo: Take selfies with the matching people instead of signatures.
Virtual Bingo: Use breakout rooms in Zoom and verbal confirmations.
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