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How Similar Are You To Me Bingo Cards

An icebreaker built on shared habits and quirks — players mark every square that is also true for them, and you tally up who turns out to be most alike.

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

This is a get-to-know-you game where each square is a personal trait, preference, or habit. Players read their card and mark every square that matches their own life, then compare totals to see who shares the most in common with the host who built the card.

Start from the template, keep the example squares below or replace them with statements about you, and print a set in minutes. Because every card is shuffled from the same list, comparing scores stays fair across a whole room of new faces.

Squares for a similarity card
  • Loves coffee
  • Night owl
  • Has a pet
  • Plays an instrument
  • Speaks two languages
  • Hates cilantro
  • Reads daily
  • Loves spicy food
  • Plays video games
  • Goes hiking
  • Drinks tea
  • Watches sports
  • Cooks from scratch
  • Travels often
  • Sings in the car
  • Early riser
  • Likes scary movies
  • Collects something
  • Runs or jogs
  • Loves the beach
  • Plays board games
  • Has siblings
  • Gardens
  • Bakes desserts

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

Ideas for your game

  • Build it around yourself

    Replace each square with something true about you, then the game becomes a quick portrait — players literally measure how much of their life overlaps with yours.

  • Score it instead of racing

    Skip the line-to-win rule and have everyone count their marked squares; the highest total wins the title of most similar to the host.

  • Use it at a mixer or class

    Hand cards out at an orientation, retreat, or first day of class so strangers find common ground in a few light-hearted minutes.

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 does the similarity scoring work?

Each player marks every square that is also true for them and counts the total. The higher the count, the more they have in common with whoever wrote the card.

How do I make these cards for free?

Open the editor, keep the suggested trait squares or type your own, and print. You can make and print a basic set without paying anything.

Can everyone get a different card?

Yes. Each card is randomly shuffled from the same square list, so players get unique grids while still comparing the same set of traits.

Is this good for large groups?

It works for any size. Print a stack for the table, or share one link and a QR code so everyone plays and scores from their own phone.

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