Icebreaker Bingo
Emma Madison
Most people enjoy the fun and entertainment parties offer. It
does not matter whether it is a birthday party, Christmas party
or a reunion, it is always fun. But, having a party can become a
nightmare to the host. Not only does the host have to keep all
the guests happy, he/she should also introduce everyone and
make sure all the guests are comfortable in each others
company.
What the host needs is something to break the ice and get the
guests to mingle and talk to each other. The solution is an
icebreaker game, such as icebreaker bingo. Not only are
icebreaker bingo lots of fun, it can keep guests busy for hours
and help the host to introduce all the guests to each other.
The goal of the icebreaker bingo game is to get guests to ask
each other questions in order to fill their bingo cards. This
way guests can speak to each other and get to know each other
without feeling pressured or uncomfortable. They learn personal
details of each other’s lives and will soon feel they have
something in common.
Making icebreaker bingo cards is easy, but do require a bit of
time. The same amount of cards as guests is needed, although it
is always a good idea to prepare a few extra cards in case
unexpected guests arrive at the party. An icebreaker bingo card
usually consists out of 25 (5X5) or 36 (9x9) even-sized blocks.
Inside every block the host can write short phrases like
“played college football”, “has a pet reptile”, “has been to
Hawaii”, “loves reading” and “has a tattoo”. Another option is
to search for ready-made cards online. Most of these sites use
a random card generator, which means that all the cards will be
different.
The aim of the game is to have the guests ask each other the
questions on their cards. As soon as they find someone with,
for example, a tattoo, they write that person’s name on the
appropriate block. The first guest to fill their bingo card is
the winner of the game. Another good idea is to offer a prize
to the winner of the icebreaker bingo game. The prize can be
anything from a yearbook if it is a reunion to a special gift
at a Christmas of birthday party.
The amount of icebreaker bingo games the guests play depends on
the host and the amount of time set aside for the icebreaker
bingo game. The intention is to let game last as long as
possible, because guests are talking and interacting with each
other.
Icebreaker bingo is a must-have for every party. It is fun,
entertaining and an easy, comfortable way to meet other people.
About The Author: Mary Weber has been an online bingo fanatic
for over 7 years. Though she has played other forms of online
gambling, Mary has always stated that bingo is her true
passion. Her internet bingo related publications are filled
with interesting and useful online bingo tips. Her many
articles she has written can be found at:
http://www.online-bingo.net
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