Office holiday party bingo
An icebreaker that gets departments talking to each other. Squares are things people see or do at the party, all of them HR-safe.
About these office holiday party bingo cards
Office party bingo gives people an easy reason to cross the room. Squares like Talk to someone new and Selfie with the boss nudge people out of their usual circles without forcing a group activity.
All the squares are workplace-appropriate. Add your team's own in-jokes, like the printer that always jams or the person who replies all, to make it feel like yours.
The office holiday party bingo word list
These 35 words are loaded into the generator. Edit them above, or copy them for your own game.
- Ugly sweater
- Secret Santa gift
- Someone talks shop
- Selfie with the boss
- Name tag
- Mocktail
- Karaoke song
- Cookie swap
- Reindeer antlers
- Photo booth
- Raffle ticket
- Talk to someone new
- Holiday playlist
- Out-of-office plans
- Team toast
- Gift card
- Dessert table
- Someone leaves early
- Office plant gets lights
- Matching outfits
- White elephant steal
- Speech from leadership
- Cheese board
- Someone dances
- New hire
- Snowflake decoration
- Group photo
- Coat pile
- Leftover cookies
- Spilled drink
- Hot cocoa bar
- Someone mentions a deadline
- Party hat
- Talk about travel plans
- Free swag
Ways to play
Put cards at the entrance
Leave a stack of cards and pens by the door, with a sign saying when winners are announced.
Small prizes, fast
Gift cards, an extra day off or first pick in the white elephant exchange work well. Announce a winner every 30 minutes to keep energy up.
Remote version
For a hybrid party, share the PDF and have people mark squares on screen. Swap in squares like Cat on camera or Someone is on mute.
Questions
Is it safe for a work event?
Yes. The default list avoids alcohol-centric or embarrassing squares. Review any custom words you add with the same standard.
How many people does it work for?
Any size. The generator can make up to 200 unique cards, which covers most company parties.
Can I add our company name?
Yes. Change the card title, for example "Acme Holiday Party Bingo", and it prints at the top of every card.
