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Get to Know You Bingo Cards

A friendly way to help a new group warm up. Each square is a get-to-know-you prompt — players ask around, find someone it fits, and write the name in the box.

Free to design and print · edit any square · 3×3, 4×4, or 5×5

Get to know you bingo is a low-pressure opener for a classroom, a club meeting, or a small team. Every square holds a light prompt — has siblings, likes coffee, has been on a plane — and players chat their way around the room, finding someone each one describes and noting their name. Start from the polka-dot template, keep the prompts below, or edit them to suit the people you are bringing together.

Because each card is shuffled from the same prompt list, players need different answers and naturally talk to more people. Print a cheerful stack on letter or A4 paper, or share one link and a QR code so an online or hybrid group can play from wherever they are.

Squares for a get to know you card
  • Loves autumn
  • Has siblings
  • Drinks coffee
  • Has been on a plane
  • Plays a sport
  • Has a nickname
  • Reads before bed
  • Can cook a signature dish
  • Has a favorite color
  • Likes board games
  • Has a pet
  • Sings in the shower
  • Has lived abroad
  • Prefers tea
  • Watches sci-fi
  • Owns a bike
  • Has a green thumb
  • Wakes up early
  • Loves the beach
  • Plays video games
  • Has a twin
  • Collects something
  • Likes to dance
  • Knows a magic trick

These are just a starting point — swap in your own words in the editor before you print.

Ideas for your game

  • Pair it with a quick share

    When someone fills a square, ask them to say one sentence about it. The card becomes a prompt for short, easy conversations rather than a silent checklist.

  • Adjust the tone for the room

    Edit the squares to fit students, coworkers, or a new neighborhood group, keeping the prompts inclusive so everyone has something they can answer.

  • Print a set or play live

    Print cards for a room of people, or share one link and a QR code so a remote group can answer in chat and still race to a line.

Editable and printable

Edit every square. Open the card in the editor, keep the suggested squares or replace them with your own words, emoji, or photos, and pick a theme that fits the day.

Print a whole set at once. Each card is shuffled from the same square list, so every player gets a unique grid. Print to standard letter or A4 paper on any home printer — or order professionally printed cards shipped to your door.

Or play live. Share one link and a QR code and the whole room plays from their phones, in person or over video.

Questions

How do I make get to know you bingo free?

Open the editor, choose the polka-dot theme, keep the suggested prompts or type your own, and print. Designing and printing a basic set is free.

What age group is this best for?

It works from upper elementary through adults. For younger players, switch to a 3×3 grid and keep prompts simple so the game finishes faster.

Can I write my own prompts?

Yes. Every square is editable, so you can tailor the questions to your class, team, or club and make the conversations more relevant.

How many cards should I print?

One per player. Each card is shuffled from the same prompt list, so people need different answers and the whole group keeps talking.

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