Human Bingo Cards, Free Printable Generator

Q: Can I add my own traits?

Yes, one per line in Words. A square holds up to 40 characters, but short traits are easier to read.

Mingling with a purpose

Human bingo is the find-someone icebreaker. Each square is a trait, such as speaks two languages or plays an instrument, and players walk around the room looking for a person who fits. When they find one, they ask that person to sign the square. A full line of signatures wins. The tool prints the squares and the grid, and you supply the room.

Plan for 25 to 30 minutes of mingling, with five minutes at the end to share surprises. It works for a new class, a team offsite, a family reunion or the first meeting of a club. Because each card is shuffled from 50 traits, two players beside each other have different squares, so they must walk instead of copying.

Keep the traits inclusive. The list avoids anything about age, weight, money or health, and sticks to hobbies, travel, siblings and small habits. You can edit Words to swap out a trait that does not fit your group, for example removing travel when not everyone can afford it. A rule that one person can sign at most two squares per card keeps the room moving.

Words on these bingo cards

Speaks two languages
Plays an instrument
Has a pet dog
Has a pet cat
Born in another state
Has visited 3 countries
Loves spicy food
Can juggle
Has a twin
Can whistle a tune
Reads before bed
Plays a team sport
Likes to cook
Has run a race
Can solve a cube puzzle
Knows how to knit
Collects something
Has been camping
Wakes up before 6
Prefers tea to coffee
Is left-handed
Plays chess
Can do a cartwheel
Has a garden
Loves to dance
Has met a famous person
Enjoys puzzles
Sings in the shower
Likes rainy days
Has climbed a mountain
Can draw well
Was in a school play
Can wiggle their ears
Is the oldest sibling
Is the youngest sibling
Has lived in 3 cities
Knows some sign language
Keeps a journal
Bakes bread
Bikes to work or school
Takes the bus
Can name 5 birds
Loves board games
Watches sunrises
Has swum in the ocean
Has tried skiing
Has a favorite podcast
Was born in winter
Speaks in public
Plays video games

How to run human bingo

Print one card per player, using Number of cards. Leave Free space in the middle on; players can sign that square themselves.
Give out pens and set a timer for 25 minutes. Players ask others to sign a square if the trait fits, and one name per square.
Stop the game at the timer. A full line wins, but ask each player to share what they learned about someone.
For a second game with the same group, press New cards and print a fresh set with a different mix of squares.

Questions about human bingo

What is the difference from word bingo?

Word bingo is called or spotted. Human bingo has squares of traits, and players go and find people. The cards use the same printable grid.

How many players does it need?

At least 12, so that each trait has a real chance of matching. With a smaller group, use a 4 x 4 grid under Words.

Can children play?

Yes, from about age seven. Pick simple traits and give them fewer squares to fill.

Can I add my own traits?

Yes, one per line in Words. A square holds up to 40 characters, but short traits are easier to read.

Human bingo cards