Meeting and mingling with new people can be difficult – what are you supposed to talk about, and how can you be sure you have anything in common? I’ve found that icebreakers are a fun way to squash the awkward tension between strangers and get conversations flowing.
Icebreaker bingo is a great game for any event, whether it’s the first day of school, a team-building activity at the office, or a bridal shower. Asking each other simple and silly questions helps everyone relax and learn interesting facts about each other.
All you need to play icebreaker bingo is a game sheet with questions. Go around the room asking people the questions on the sheet to find someone who matches each prompt. Typically, you ask for the person’s name and write it in the matching square. Once you have five in a row, you call out bingo! Then, read aloud each prompt and the name of the person who matches it so they can verify.
That’s all there is to it!
It’s a fun and casual way to get the party started and connect everyone. If you don’t want to write out a bunch of questions and make a bingo board, I’ve rounded up some of the best icebreaker bingo printables for you. They are super affordable and can be downloaded to print as soon as you purchase them.
Check out this list of printables, ideas for your own questions, and a few suggestions for other icebreaker games.
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Icebreaker Bingo Printable Templates
Here are some of the best icebreaker bingo printables I found for you. Many of them work for any occasion, while some are specific to holidays, events, or age groups. I just know you’ll love these templates and find one that works for your event!
1. Get to Know You Bingo
This printable template is sure to help a group of strangers learn something new about each other!
2. Thanksgiving Bingo
Play this icebreaker game at your family dinner, or be the hit of the party by bringing it to Friendsgiving.
3. Dicebreaker
This icebreaker game is a little different from the usual bingo board because players roll dice to choose the getting-to-know-you questions.
4. Mix + Mingle Co-Worker Bingo
Help your employees or co-workers get to know each other with this fun icebreaker game.
5. Classic Bingo
The design of this printable is so simple and elegant, it would be great for bridal parties or other upscale events.
6. Valentine’s Day Bingo
This printable is all you need to break the ice between a group of singles or couples on Valentine’s Day!
Pro Tip: This company also makes a Galentine’s Day version of their bingo printable in case you are playing with friends and need a less romantic theme.
7. Christian Icebreakers
If you’re looking for an icebreaker game for a church event, I’ve got you covered. This printable is perfect for a Bible study or youth group.
8. New Friends
With icebreaker questions designed to help players make new friends, this printable would be great for the first day of school or a kid’s birthday party.
9. Family Reunion
These printables are designed specifically for family reunions, with prompts like, “Find someone who traveled over 50 miles to be here” or “Has been married 10+ years.”
10. Human Scrabble
Try this fun twist on the classic icebreaker bingo game!
‘Find Someone Who…’ Icebreaker Bingo Printables
These icebreaker game printables all start with the prompt “Find Someone Who…” Players go around the room looking to find someone who matches each description. There are lots of good ideas in here for office parties, Christmas, kids’ birthday parties, and more!
11. Basic Icebreaker Game
This simple “Find Someone Who…” icebreaker printable works for any type of party or group of people.
12. Getting to Know You
These printable prompts will help any group get to know each other better and make friends along the way.
13. St. Patrick’s Day Bingo
These “Find Someone Who…” printables have adorable leprechauns and pots of gold on them, and the prompts all have a St. Patty’s Day theme.
14. Detective
The pink detective theme of this printable is so cute!
15. Just for Kids
While most of these icebreaker bingo printables are appropriate for children, this one is designed especially for kids to play.
16. Office Edition
These printables are designed to break the ice at work.
17. Baby Shower Bingo
Looking for a fun activity to connect friends at a baby shower? This is the printable you need.
Pro Tip: Icebreakers aren’t just for strangers. They are great for people who work togther or have met several times, but may not know each other very well yet!
18. Christmas “Find the Guest”
The pine tree art and Christmas-related questions make this printable a guaranteed hit for any holiday party.
19. Easter Bingo for Kids
The bunny and eggs on these bingo printouts make them the perfect Easter game for children.
20. Mother’s Day Mix and Mingle
Getting a group together for Mother’s Day? Help them all get to know each other with these pretty printables.
Icebreaker Bingo Questions
Not finding a printable template you love, or perhaps you want to write questions tailored to your event? no problem! Here are a few icebreaker bingo prompt ideas to get you started.
21. Who is your role model?
22. What is your favorite movie?
23. Do you have any tattoos?
24. What is your zodiac sign?
25. What was your last vacation?
26. What is your guilty pleasure?
27. Who is your celebrity crush?
28. Do you have any pets?
29. If you could be any animal, which one would you pick?
30. Who is your favorite cartoon character?
More Fun Icebreaker Bingo Prompts
Instead of questions, here are a few prompts for icebreaker bingo that all start with “Find someone who…”
31. Has met a celebrity
32. Can play a musical instrument
33. Is left-handed
34. Was born in December
35. Has been to more than 5 countries
36. Has/had a birthday this month
37. Likes to play videogames
38. Has a food allergy
39. Has three siblings
40. Likes pineapple on pizza
41. Is a vegan/vegetarian
42. Can name the four Hogwarts houses from “Harry Potter”
43. Has an unusual pet (not a dog, cat, or fish)
44. Loves to sing
45. Keeps a journal
46. Performed on stage
47. Hates chocolate
48. Knows how to ride a unicycle
49. Has gone skydiving
Twists and Variations
If bingo isn’t your thing, or you just want to keep the fun going with more icebreaker games, here are a few ideas for you.
50. Tic Tac Toe Icebreaker Bingo
Instead of using a printable, have everyone create a 3×3 Tic-Tac-Toe board on a sheet of paper and write their interests and hobbies in each square. Once they find someone with a matching passion, they sign each other’s squares. The first person to get Tic Tac Toe wins!
51. Speed “Dating”
A quick round of speed “dating” doesn’t have to be romantic! Provide several question cards (or an icebreaker bingo sheet) and have everyone divide into partners. Set a two-minute timer and let the pairs answer questions and get to know each other. When the timer goes off, it’s time to switch partners!
52. Never Have I Ever
This is a classic – each player starts with five (or ten) fingers up. One person starts a sentence with “Never have I ever…” and shares something they haven’t done. If you have done the thing, you put one finger down. The player who puts all five fingers down first wins. You can make this game as naughty or nice as you like!
53. Beach Ball Pass
For this icebreaker game, all you need is an inflatable beach ball and a permanent marker. Write icebreaker questions all over the inflated ball, then have everyone toss it to each other. Whoever catches the ball has to read aloud the question closest to their left thumb and share the answer. When they are done, they toss it to another player.
Icebreakers are so good for helping a group of strangers relax and get to know each other. You might be surprised by what you could learn about your co-workers or acquaintances with the right prompts! That’s why icebreaker bingo is a great way to start your party or event.
So, what do you think? Did you find a printable template that works for you? Let me know in the comments, or give some more suggestions for silly or spicy get-to-know-you questions!