Wedding guest bingo helps two families meet: each square describes a guest, such as “went to school with the bride”, “speaks Punjabi” or “came by train”, and guests mingle to find a person who matches and write her or his name in the square. These free wedding guest bingo cards have 28 squares, you can print up to 200 different cards for a wedding or a reception, and you can also play online on phones.
Wedding guest bingo to print (PDF)
These four pages show a wedding guest bingo set: a page of two 5 by 5 cards with a line for each name, a page of quick 4 by 4 cards, the small 3 by 3 cards and the one-page rules. Click any picture for the PDF, or use the generator at the top of the page to change the squares and the title.
Find the guest bingo: what is on the cards
The starter list has 28 squares in four groups. Some link a guest to the couple, and some are simple facts that any guest can answer, so the game helps shy guests as well as old friends.
| Group | Squares | Squares on the starter list |
|---|---|---|
| Connections to the couple | 11 | Went to school with the bride, Went to school with the groom, Knows how the couple met, Has known the bride since birth, Is a cousin of the groom, Knows the groom’s nickname, Works in the same office as the bride, Has a photo with the couple as kids, Is a neighbor of the bride, Played cricket with the groom, Is from the groom’s side and has met the bride before |
| Travel and distance | 3 | Traveled from abroad, Traveled more than 500 km, Came by train |
| Languages, dance and culture | 6 | Speaks Punjabi, Speaks Gujarati, Will dance at the sangeet, Can do the naagin dance, Has danced at a baraat, Has been to 5 weddings this year |
| Fun facts | 8 | Is married more than 25 years, Has the same birthday month as the bride, Is the youngest guest you can find, Is wearing gold shoes, Knows the wedding date by heart, Brought a gift in red wrapping, Is wearing the same color as you, Has a wedding anniversary this month |
How to play wedding guest bingo
- Give every guest a different card and a pen when she or he arrives.
- Explain the rule: find a guest who matches each square and write the name in it, one name per square.
- Guests mingle for 10 to 15 minutes, with the host and the emcee joining in.
- The first guest with a full line shouts bingo, and the host reads out the names.
- Each winner introduces one of the guests on her card to the room.
How many guests do you need for wedding guest bingo?
Because each name can be used only once on a card, the size of the group decides which card to print. This table shows how many different people a guest has to meet to fill a line or a whole card.
| Card | Names for a full card | Names for a line | Smallest group that can fill a card |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 by 3 | 8 (no free square) or 9 | 3 names | 9 people |
| 4 by 4 | 16 | 4 names | 17 people |
| 5 by 5 with free square | 24 | 5 names | 25 people |
A wedding usually has more than 100 guests, so the 5 by 5 card is easy to fill. For a small family function of 10 to 16 people, choose the 4 by 4 card.
Wedding icebreaker games for two families
Wedding icebreaker games are most useful in the first hour, when the two families are still sitting apart. Guest bingo sends people across the room to talk to each other, and the squares give them an instant topic. The bride’s uncle who “speaks Gujarati” and the groom’s aunt who “has been to 5 weddings this year” have an immediate conversation.
Wedding games for guests who do not know anyone
Wedding games for guests who do not know anyone should be easy to join. Bingo is perfect: all a shy guest has to do is ask a question from her card. Pair single guests with friendly hosts for the first few minutes, and add a few squares such as “came by train” that any guest can match.
Indian wedding games that mix both sides
Indian wedding games often pit the two sides against each other in fun. Guest bingo is a mixing game: a line can be completed only by talking to people from both sides. For a team game, play wedding tambola after the bingo. For the rituals of the day, see Wikipedia’s Hindu wedding article.
Find the guest bingo: adding your own squares
Find the guest bingo works best with a few squares from your own family. Add “Played antakshari with the groom” or “Went to the same college as the bride’s father”, and the game feels personal. See also wedding bingo for a game about moments.
Run wedding guest bingo in six steps
- Edit the squares: add a few facts about the families, and remove any that do not fit.
- Print: print one card for each guest, plus the rules for the emcee.
- At the entrance: hand each guest a card and a pen.
- Announce: the emcee explains the game and sets a time of 15 minutes.
- Mingle: the first line wins, and the host reads out the names.
- Introduce: each winner introduces one of her new acquaintances.
Prize ideas for wedding guest bingo
- A box of sweets for the first line
- A small bottle of attar or a bar of soap for the four corners
- A gift voucher for the full card
- A funny “social butterfly” sash for the guest with the most names
- A photo with the couple for the youngest winner
Tips for the host
- Add squares that mix the two sides, such as “from the groom’s side and has met the bride before”.
- Choose squares that are easy to answer and not personal.
- Ask the families to make a few introductions before the game starts.
- Keep the game to 15 minutes, so the ceremony schedule is not delayed.
Wikipedia’s Hindu wedding article describes the rituals, from the engagement to the farewell.
Play wedding guest bingo online
Press Create game and share one link on WhatsApp. Every guest gets a different card on their phone, and you check winners by card number on your screen. You can personalize the squares before you start, and Download these cards (PDF) prints the same cards for guests who prefer paper. It is useful for a virtual wedding, where guests join from different cities and can use the chat to find matches.
Wedding guest bingo: frequently asked questions
What are good wedding icebreaker games?
Find the guest bingo is one of the easiest: it needs no props, and it sends guests across the room to talk to each other. Other options are tambola and a couple quiz.
How do you play wedding guest bingo?
Every guest gets a card of squares that describe guests. She mingles to find a guest who matches each square, and writes the name in it. The first guest with a full line wins.
Can I add my own squares to the wedding games for guests?
Yes. Every square is editable, so you can add facts about your own families. The cards, the caller list and the online game all use your version.
Can I change the squares?
Yes. Every square is editable in the generator: add names, inside jokes or your own list, and the cards, the caller list and the online game all use your version.
Is it free to download and play?
Yes. Printable cards, the PDF download and the online game are all free, with no app and no sign-up.