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Office Holiday Party Bingo

A find-someone-who card for end-of-year office parties. Prompts lean toward winter: cold-weather treats, gift swaps, and seasonal traditions, mixed with highlights from the year at work and plans for the next one. No square is tied to one holiday.

  • 4×4 grid
  • 70 prompts to pick from
  • US Letter & A4
  • Host instructions included

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

Holiday Party BingoFind a coworker who fits a square and ask them to sign it.NameCard 1 of 30First full row, column, or diagonal wins. One signature per person. You can't sign your own card.Has built asnowman thisdecadeHas taken a classjust for fun thisyearCelebrates aholiday mostpeople heremight not knowHas gone to awinter market orfestivalLed a meetingthis monthHas a gift theystill rememberfrom childhoodHas worked froma different citythis yearHas a familytradition thatsurprises peoplePrefers hot cocoaover coffeeHas ice skatedoutdoorsHas a desk plantthat is thrivingHas volunteeredduring theholidaysFinished a bigpersonal projectthis yearSends holidaycards by mailAlready has a tripplanned for nextyearHas a holidayplaylist they starttoo early
Card 1 of a sample batch, made with the generator on this site.

Who it’s for

  • December office parties and end-of-year team lunches
  • Winter socials where several teams mix for the first time
  • Holiday gatherings that include remote staff visiting the office
  • Workplaces where people celebrate different holidays, or none

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

  • Start the game as people arrive and collect food; it gives early guests something to do besides standing by the snacks.
  • Prompts mention winter and the year ending, not one specific holiday, so everyone can take part. Keep any prompts you add just as broad.
  • Ask finishers to share one square with a good story, like the best winter trip or the most unusual family tradition.
  • Small prizes like a coffee gift card or first pick at a gift exchange work well; keep them modest and optional.

Prompts on the sample card

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

  • Has built a snowman this decade
  • Has taken a class just for fun this year
  • Celebrates a holiday most people here might not know
  • Has gone to a winter market or festival
  • Led a meeting this month
  • Has a gift they still remember from childhood
  • Has worked from a different city this year
  • Has a family tradition that surprises people
  • Prefers hot cocoa over coffee
  • Has ice skated outdoors
  • Has a desk plant that is thriving
  • Has volunteered during the holidays
  • Finished a big personal project this year
  • Sends holiday cards by mail
  • Already has a trip planned for next year
  • Has a holiday playlist they start too early
See all 70 prompts in this template
  1. Has a favorite winter recipe
  2. Has baked cookies from scratch this month
  3. Has been sledding as an adult
  4. Prefers hot cocoa over coffee
  5. Has a holiday playlist they start too early
  6. Wraps gifts with newspaper or brown paper
  7. Has a family tradition that surprises people
  8. Has spent a holiday away from home
  9. Has volunteered during the holidays
  10. Has made a homemade gift
  11. Has built a snowman this decade
  12. Has never seen snow fall
  13. Has ice skated outdoors
  14. Has a favorite winter movie they rewatch
  15. Can name a winter tradition from another country
  16. Has hosted a big family meal
  17. Is taking time off after this week
  18. Is traveling somewhere for the new year
  19. Has a new year's goal they kept last year
  20. Has stayed up to see the new year begin in another time zone
  21. Has a favorite cold-weather soup
  22. Has knitted or crocheted something
  23. Has run a winter race or fun run
  24. Has a year-end tradition with friends
  25. Keeps decorations up well into January
  26. Has a gift they still remember from childhood
  27. Has a favorite seasonal snack from a local shop
  28. Has gone to a winter market or festival
  29. Has given a gift that was a total surprise
  30. Joined the team this year
  31. Learned a new skill at work this year
  32. Has a favorite memory from this year at work
  33. Has organized an office event before
  34. Has done a gift swap with coworkers
  35. Prefers giving gifts to receiving them
  36. Has a pet that wears a winter sweater
  37. Has a favorite way to warm up after being outside
  38. Can tell a funny story about a winter storm
  39. Celebrates a holiday most people here might not know
  40. Has a candle or scent that means winter to them
  41. Has a desk plant that is thriving
  42. Brought a dish to share today
  43. Led a meeting this month
  44. Knows a coworker's favorite snack
  45. Finished a big personal project this year
  46. Has taken a class just for fun this year
  47. Has a favorite way to spend a day off
  48. Has seen a holiday light display this season
  49. Has a winter birthday
  50. Already has a trip planned for next year
  51. Has a souvenir from a trip this year
  52. Has taken a winter trip somewhere warm
  53. Has tried a holiday dish from another culture
  54. Has a favorite photo from this year
  55. Can name a song that defined their year
  56. Is wearing cozy socks right now
  57. Has been to a holiday concert or play
  58. Sends holiday cards by mail
  59. Has worked from a different city this year
  60. Has mentored someone at work
  61. Has a funny story from an office event
  62. Knows the best lunch spot near the office
  63. Has a dessert they bring to every party
  64. Has visited another office location
  65. Has skied or snowboarded
  66. Has a tradition for the last workday of the year
  67. Has fixed the office printer
  68. Has a cozy book they reread every winter
  69. Has helped a coworker learn a new tool
  70. Can wrap a gift without using tape

Printing

  • Print the Holiday style in color for snowflakes and a festive red and green, or black & white to save ink on the office printer.
  • Use 2 per page for parties over 40 people and leave a basket of pens at the entrance.
  • Print at 100% (“Actual size”). More detail in How to print bingo cards on US Letter or A4.

Questions

Is this tied to Christmas or another specific holiday?

No single holiday is named on the card, but it does lean toward winter: snow, cozy food, gifts, and decorations come up often. Coworkers who celebrate different holidays, or none, can still play. If your office is somewhere warm, swap a few snow squares for prompts about the year's highlights before you print.

Can we play it at a virtual holiday party?

Yes. Send everyone the PNG of a card and have them collect names in chat instead of signatures. The "Most squares in a set time" rule keeps it short.