- Pick a listTap Use this list on any list below.
- Make it yoursEdit words, pick a design, and print unique cards.
- PlayCall from the caller sheet, or host on a TV and let phones join with a code.
Office bingo at a glance
- Three ready-made lists: meeting bingo (40 phrases), remote and video call bingo (36 moments), and team building find someone who (36 prompts).
- Free, with no sign-up for anyone, so it works on locked-down work computers and phones.
- Play in person with printed cards, or on Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Google Meet with a join link.
- For end-of-year parties, see holiday office party bingo.
Office and team building bingo lists
Team building find someone who
An icebreaker for new teams, offsites, and onboarding: coworkers find a different person for each square.
- Has worked on more than one team here
- Joined the company this year
- Has a desk plant that's still alive
- Knows a keyboard shortcut others don't
- Has presented at a conference
- Has mentored a coworker
- Volunteers outside work
- Has worked a night shift
- Can name every team member's role
- Has changed careers
- Learned a new skill this year
- Has worked in retail
Show all 36 prompts
- Brings lunch from home most days
- Prefers mornings to afternoons
- Has a standing desk
- Has run a team meeting
- Speaks more than two languages
- Has a side project or hobby business
- Has lived in three or more cities
- Reads a book a month
- Has a pet that joins video calls
- Has a favorite productivity app
- Coaches a kids' sports team
- Has taken a sabbatical
- Knows the office's best lunch spot
- Can solve a Rubik's cube
- Plays a musical instrument
- Has run a half marathon
- Has a houseplant collection
- Has worked for a startup
- Grew up on a farm
- Has met someone famous at work
- Can juggle
- Has a funny first job story
- Is the newest on their team
- Has been on their team the longest
Meeting bingo
Common meeting phrases, from 'let's circle back' to 'hard stop.' Best for a team social or a lighthearted all-hands.
- Let's circle back
- Can everyone see my screen?
- You're on mute
- Let's take this offline
- Quick question
- Action items
- Sorry, go ahead
- Can you hear me now?
- Let's park that
- Deep dive
- Low-hanging fruit
- Touch base
Show all 40 items
- Bandwidth
- Synergy
- Moving forward
- Per my last email
- Let's align
- Big picture
- Next steps
- Win-win
- Game changer
- Loop in
- Drill down
- On the same page
- Pivot
- Heads up
- Keep me posted
- Ballpark figure
- Out of the box
- Double-click on that
- Wrap up
- Hard stop
- Level set
- Parking lot
- Run it up the flagpole
- At the end of the day
- Going forward
- Ping me
- Quick sync
- Any questions?
Keep it lighthearted: squares are about meetings, not about any one person.
Use this listRemote and video call bingo
Moments everyone recognizes from video calls, like frozen video, pets on camera, and 'you're on mute.'
- A pet appears on camera
- Someone is on mute while talking
- Frozen video
- Someone joins late
- Background noise
- A coffee refill
- Someone's camera is off
- A virtual background glitch
- Two people talk at once
- Someone says 'Can you hear me?'
- Screen share shows the wrong window
- A doorbell rings
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- Someone waves goodbye awkwardly
- A child says hello
- Someone eats on camera
- Echo on the line
- Someone drops and rejoins
- A chat message goes to everyone
- Someone forgets to unmute
- A great hat or headphones
- Wi-Fi trouble
- A plant in the background
- Someone uses a reaction emoji
- Hand raise feature used
- Meeting ends early
- Meeting runs over
- Someone shares a link in chat
- A calendar reminder pops up
- Someone's lighting is too dark
- Someone takes the call outside
- Everyone says bye at once
- A lawn mower in the background
- A cat walks on a keyboard
- A delivery arrives mid-call
- Someone says 'Let's give it a minute'
- A new face joins the team
Mark squares during video meetings on Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Google Meet.
Use this listHow to run team building bingo
- Print one find someone who card per person, or send cards to phones with a join link.
- Set a timer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Each square needs a different coworker's name, so people talk to as many teammates as possible.
- Debrief: ask a few people to share the most surprising thing they learned.
Edit the list to fit your team. Add squares about your tools, locations, or traditions, and remove anything that doesn't fit your workplace.
Virtual team bingo on Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Google Meet
- Open the free bingo caller and choose your cards.
- Create a join link and paste it in the meeting chat. Coworkers open it in a browser and get their own card: no download, app, account, or email.
- Share the big screen so everyone sees each call, with sound on if you use read-aloud.
- When someone presses BINGO, you get an alert, check their card, and announce the winner on screen.
For a watch-along card like remote work bingo, skip the caller: everyone marks squares during the meeting, and the first line wins.
More work bingo ideas
| Idea | How to make it |
|---|---|
| Onboarding bingo | Squares like "met your manager," "found the printer," and "joined the team chat." Use a blank template or your own words. |
| Wellness week bingo | "Took a walk at lunch," "drank 8 glasses of water," "stretched between meetings." |
| Training or conference bingo | Key terms from the session, so attendees listen for them. |
| Customer service bingo | Common questions or wins for a team huddle. |
| Holiday party bingo | Ready-made in holiday office party bingo. |
Keeping office bingo friendly
- Make squares about situations, not people. "Someone joins late" is fun; a coworker's name or catchphrase isn't.
- Keep it optional and inclusive, and avoid squares about age, health, family, or religion in find someone who cards.
- Pick the right meeting: team socials and all-hands, not client calls or serious decisions.
- Choose inclusive prizes and follow your workplace's gift policy.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play office bingo?
Give each coworker a different card with meeting phrases, video call moments, or icebreaker prompts. Players mark squares as things happen during a meeting or event, or as the host calls them, and the first to complete a line wins a small prize. Keep it lighthearted and about situations, not about any one person.
What is team building bingo?
Team building bingo is a find someone who game: each square describes a person, like "has changed careers" or "speaks more than two languages." Coworkers talk to each other to find a different person for each square, which is a quick way to learn about teammates.
How do you play bingo on Microsoft Teams or Zoom?
Open the free bingo caller, create a join link, and paste it in the meeting chat. Each person gets their own card in their browser with no download or account, you share the big screen in the meeting, and players press BINGO so you can check their card.
What are good work bingo ideas?
Popular ideas include meeting bingo with common phrases, remote work bingo for video calls, team building find someone who for new teams, onboarding bingo for new hires, and holiday party bingo for end-of-year events.
Is meeting bingo appropriate at work?
It can be, if it's kept friendly and inclusive. Use phrases and situations everyone runs into, not quotes from specific coworkers, and make sure it doesn't distract from meetings where decisions are being made. A short team social or all-hands is the best fit.
What prizes work for office bingo?
Small, inclusive prizes work best: a coffee on the team, first pick of a meeting time, a desk plant, company swag, or bragging rights. Check your workplace's policy before offering gift cards.