SignBingo

Work template · free printable

Networking Bingo

A 4×4 find-someone-who card for conferences, meetups, and industry events. Prompts focus on career paths, shared interests, and event experiences, and never ask anyone to exchange contact details.

  • 4×4 grid
  • 70 prompts to pick from
  • US Letter & A4
  • Host instructions included
Use This TemplateGenerate a default pack: 30 cards, US Letter

Free, no sign-up. Every card in a batch is different. You can edit the title and prompts before you print.

Networking BingoFind someone who fits a square, swap a story, and get a signature.NameCard 1 of 30First full row, column, or diagonal wins. One signature per person. You can't sign your own card.Is learning a newwork skill thisyearHas acertificationthey're proud ofHas worked forthemselves atsome pointHas run aworkshop ortraining sessionCan recommenda book abouttheir fieldHas given a talkat a meetup orconferencePicked today'ssessions beforearrivingCame here tolearn about onespecific topicHas a dreamconferencethey'd love toattendIs speaking orpresenting at thiseventHas worked at avery largeorganizationHas worked on ateam of fewerthan ten peopleKnows which skillthey want tolearn nextHas judged acontest orcompetitionHas a sessionthey're lookingforward toBelongs to aprofessionalgroup or club
Card 1 of a sample batch, made with the generator on this site.

Who it’s for

  • Meetup groups and professional association events
  • Conference welcome receptions and breakfast sessions
  • Rooms where most attendees are strangers
  • Organizers who want a structured start to open networking time

How to play

  1. Give each player a card and a pen. Players write their name at the top.
  2. Players talk to each other. When someone fits a square, that person signs it. Nobody signs their own card.
  3. By default each person can sign a card once and the first full row, column, or diagonal wins. In the generator you can allow two signatures or switch to “most squares in a set time.”
  4. Plan on about 15–20 minutes for a 4×4 card. That’s a suggestion; adjust it to your group.

Full rules and what to say when you start: How to play icebreaker bingo.

Tips for hosting

  • Open with the game in the first 20 minutes, when attendees are most likely to be standing alone and looking for a way in.
  • Say out loud that a signature is all anyone needs; no one has to share an email, phone number, or profile to play.
  • Ask volunteers or speakers to play too, which makes them easy to approach later in the event.
  • At a large conference, use "Most squares in a set time" and announce the end a few minutes early so people can finish their conversations.

Prompts on the sample card

These are the 16 prompts on card 1 above. Other cards use a different mix from the full list.

  • Is learning a new work skill this year
  • Has a certification they're proud of
  • Has worked for themselves at some point
  • Has run a workshop or training session
  • Can recommend a book about their field
  • Has given a talk at a meetup or conference
  • Picked today's sessions before arriving
  • Came here to learn about one specific topic
  • Has a dream conference they'd love to attend
  • Is speaking or presenting at this event
  • Has worked at a very large organization
  • Has worked on a team of fewer than ten people
  • Knows which skill they want to learn next
  • Has judged a contest or competition
  • Has a session they're looking forward to
  • Belongs to a professional group or club
See all 70 prompts in this template
  1. Is at this event for the first time
  2. Has been to this event three or more times
  3. Traveled from another city to be here
  4. Came to this event on their own
  5. Has given a talk at a meetup or conference
  6. Changed careers at least once
  7. Has worked in three or more industries
  8. Had a mentor who changed their path
  9. Is learning a new work skill this year
  10. Has a session they're looking forward to
  11. Came here to learn about one specific topic
  12. Has helped organize an event like this one
  13. Can recommend a book about their field
  14. Follows a podcast about their industry
  15. Started out in a very different role
  16. Has worked on a team of fewer than ten people
  17. Has worked at a very large organization
  18. Works remotely most of the week
  19. Has a side project they enjoy
  20. Writes a blog or newsletter about their work
  21. Prefers taking notes by hand
  22. Has a tip for getting the most out of a conference
  23. Knows the best coffee near the venue
  24. Has a question they hope to get answered today
  25. Can explain their job to a kid in one sentence
  26. Has a work method they'd recommend to anyone
  27. Moved to a new city for work
  28. Studied something unrelated to their job
  29. Learned their main skill on the job
  30. Attended an online event this year
  31. Enjoys hallway chats more than the sessions
  32. Prefers small meetups to big conferences
  33. Has an interesting hobby outside work
  34. Grew up in the same region as you
  35. Has a funny story from a past event
  36. Speaks more than one language
  37. Has run a workshop or training session
  38. Is working on something they're excited about
  39. Read an article this week that surprised them
  40. Still keeps in touch with a coworker from years ago
  41. Can recommend a good place to eat around here
  42. Has volunteered their skills for a nonprofit
  43. Has attended a conference in another country
  44. Is speaking or presenting at this event
  45. Has taken an online course this year
  46. Met a good friend at an event like this
  47. Heard about this event from a friend
  48. Has a certification they're proud of
  49. Mentors someone in their field
  50. Has worked at a startup
  51. Has worked for themselves at some point
  52. Can recommend a useful free tool
  53. Has a favorite talk they watched online
  54. Has written a how-to guide or tutorial
  55. Has judged a contest or competition
  56. Belongs to a professional group or club
  57. Has met someone here they knew online
  58. Has interviewed a job candidate
  59. Uses a work tool you also use
  60. Picked today's sessions before arriving
  61. Knows someone speaking at this event
  62. Has a dream conference they'd love to attend
  63. Has spoken on a podcast or panel
  64. Has worked in more than one country
  65. Has a job title that didn't exist ten years ago
  66. Has taught a class or course
  67. Has a favorite industry newsletter
  68. Knows which skill they want to learn next
  69. Got up early to make it here today
  70. Has a career story with an unexpected turn

Printing

  • Put cards on the registration table next to the name badges so each attendee picks one up on the way in.
  • Print on A4 for events outside the US and Canada; the cards scale to fit either paper size.
  • Use 2 cards per page and cut them in half so the card fits in a badge holder or pocket.
  • Print at 100% (“Actual size”). More detail in How to print bingo cards on US Letter or A4.

Questions

Will attendees feel pushed into a sales pitch or a connection request?

No. None of the prompts ask about what someone sells or who they work for, and none ask for contact details. People can follow up later if they choose, but the game itself ends with a signature.

Does it work at an event where people come from different industries?

Yes. The prompts are about career paths, learning, and event habits rather than a specific field, so a designer and an accountant can match the same squares.

Can I add prompts about our event's topic?

Yes. Edit the template in the generator and add a few topic prompts, such as a tool or method your community uses. Keep them easy enough that a first-time attendee could match.