Inclusiveness--Bingo

Autograph Bingo Game
Autograph Bingo is a fun way to help both new acquaintances and old friends discover facts about each other. The goal of this icebreaker game is to mingle and obtain the signatures of students who have the facts listed on their bingo card. Just as regular bingo rules, once a player successfully obtains a full row (5 in a row) on his or her Bingo sheet, whether obtained horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, he or she shouts “BINGO!”

**//Setup:// ** Prepare a table with 5 rows and 5 columns (5×5), with interesting facts inside the boxes. These facts can include humorous or bizarre things. For example you can use facts such as: Try to be as creative as you can. Like traditional bingo, you can mark the center square as a “Free Space”. After you are finished preparing the table, print out enough copies. You are ready to play!
 * Speaks more than two languages
 * Enjoys walking in thunderstorms
 * Likes anchovies
 * Has been to Alaska
 * Has gone skydiving before
 * Has more than three sisters
 * Has been at King for 9 years or more

**//Directions://** Pass out pens and the bingo cards to each student. Explain the game along with the following rule: each person you talk to may only sign your sheet once (so that students can interact with as many people as possible). When everyone is ready, say “Go!” and begin the game! Once a player shouts “Bingo!” everyone returns to the center and the person must introduce the students who signed his or her sheet. If desired, you can ask each person to explain their fact. The Autograph Game is a great way to learn humorous or unique facts about people. Have fun!