Break The Party Ice With Find The Guest Bingo
That awkward first hour of a teen party? It's painful for everyone. Your teen and all the guests have been buzzing about it for days, but now everyone's standing around pretending to check their phones. A good icebreaker game fixes this fast.
Find the Guest Bingo is that icebreaker.
Find the Guest Bingo is the game that gets everyone talking fast, no awkward small talk needed.
Think your next party could use a game of Find The Guest Bingo? Well, you can make your own game or use the ready to print version inside our Christmas Teen Party Game Bundle.
What is Find the Guest Bingo?
Each player gets a bingo card filled with funny or relatable facts such as loves hot chocolate or has already watched Elf twice this week.
The goal is to find someone in the room who matches each square. When a player completes a row, column or the full card, they call bingo.
Why it works for teen parties
The game feels like a conversation game rather than a structured activity. Teens can wander, chat and tick off boxes while naturally meeting people.
It is social without being forced and gives everyone something to talk about right away.
How to make your own game
Step 1: Take a sheet of paper and draw a five by five grid.
Step 2: Fill each box with simple prompts that suit your group. A few ideas to get started:
- Has already made a Christmas countdown on their phone
- Has posted a Christmas photo on Snapchat or TikTok
- Has listened to Mariah Carey this week
- Owns a Christmas jumper they actually like
- Has finished all their Christmas shopping
- Still has Halloween decorations up
- Knows the words to Santa Tell Me
- Is saving for Black Friday deals
- Can quote a Christmas movie from memory
- Has worn Christmas pyjamas this month
- Has a holiday playlist on Spotify
- Prefers hot chocolate to coffee
- Has helped wrap presents for someone else
- Still believes in Christmas magic (just a bit)
- Has watched Home Alone more than twice
- Has a matching Christmas outfit with friends or family
- Has decorated their room with fairy lights
- Knows someone who starts playing Christmas music in October
- Can’t get through Christmas without watching Netflix
- Has used AI to make a Christmas wish list
- Has baked cookies or brownies for a holiday party
- Has sent a funny Christmas meme to a friend
- Is planning a Secret Santa this year
- Thinks Christmas movies should start in November
- Has a family tradition they secretly love
Step 3: Print one card per guest and give each player a pen. The first to fill a full row wins a small prize such as a chocolate bar or candy cane.
Ideas to mix it up
To keep the energy high, set a timer for ten minutes and see who completes the most boxes before time runs out.
You can also try team bingo where two people play together, or holiday themed versions such as Christmas Eve Bingo or Winter Break Bingo.
Make it even easier with the printable version
If you would rather skip the setup, our Teen Christmas Find the Guest Bingo is ready to go. Each card is pre filled with prompts that are fun, social and designed with teens in mind. Print as many as you need, hand them out and watch the party come to life.
Hosting tips
Play this game near the start of the party. Encourage players to ask questions about each prompt rather than just shout guesses.
Keep a few extra cards handy for new arrivals. It is a simple way to turn shy starts into thawed out fun within minutes.
When to play it
Although it is perfect for Christmas parties, Find the Guest Bingo works just as well for birthdays, school events and end of term gatherings.
Swap out the festive prompts for seasonal ones or create themed cards to match any celebration.
We also have Find The Guest Bingo in our other bundles:
- 14 Slumber Party Games For Teens
- 16 Sweet Sixteen Party Games
- Bumper 22 Game Christmas Bundle
- Easter Find The Guest Bingo
- Sleepover Games Bundle For Kids
Note: Type 'Find The Guest Bingo' into our SEARCH to find all the games.
Add a photo challenge twist
Take it a step further by adding a selfie rule. Every time someone finds a match, they must take a photo together to prove it. It adds a fun visual element and a stream of hilarious photos for later.
Let Us Do It For You
Make life easy for yourself by grabbing our Christmas Games Bundle - Teen Edition.
The bundle has nine games created with teens in mind, including a teen-focused Christmas Find The Guest Bingo.
Other games in the bundle are:
- Finish The Christmas Song Lyrics
- Festive Would You Rather
- Christmas Movie Match Trivia Quiz
- Holiday Pictionary - Teen Style
- A-Z Race
- Gift Exchange Game
- Selfie Scavenger Hunt
- What's On Your Phone?
