University Freshers' Week Bingo
Get chatting during freshers' week as you meet students exploring societies, looking for a study buddy or learning their way around campus. Choose squares that suit your group.
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Get chatting during freshers' week as you meet students exploring societies, looking for a study buddy or learning their way around campus. Choose squares that suit your group.
How to run this activity
Facilitator-led icebreaker with no pressure to disclose nationality, family background, finances or support needs. Use an accessible alternative for any square that requires travel or spending.
Facilitator guidance
Give a brief example, encourage introductions and make participation voluntary, with the option to pass on any square. Check group size and interests, and consider a 3×3 board for smaller groups. On a 5×5 board, suggest a line of five rather than a full-card challenge; use a line of three on a 3×3 board. Check that the squares suit your event, offer varied and accessible conversation starters, and allow achievable winning lines without requiring personal disclosures.
Safety and inclusion
Use inclusive, age-appropriate language and do not pressure anyone to share private information. If children take part, provide adult supervision and do not ask for personal details or identifiable photos. Offer inclusive alternatives so everyone can participate comfortably.
Full prompt list
- Someone exploring a student society
- A student who came from another city
- A student interested in a campus activity
- Someone attending their first campus event
- A student interested in volunteering
- Someone who enjoys live music
- A person looking for a study buddy
- Someone who prefers the library
- A student learning their way around campus
- Someone excited about a module
- A person joining a sports club
- Someone who knows a budget meal
- A student who travelled by train
- Someone interested in student media
- A person who visited the welcome fair
- Someone with a campus navigation tip
- A student hoping to learn a new skill
- Someone keen on creative projects
- A person looking for part-time work
- Someone excited about a local attraction
- A student who enjoys board games
- Someone ready to try a new activity
- A person who can recommend a café
- Someone who made a new friend today