New employee onboarding bingo transforms the overwhelming first week into an engaging scavenger hunt that helps new hires navigate company culture, meet colleagues, and feel at home faster than any traditional orientation program.
This template includes 24 prompts covering the universal milestones of any first week — from getting laptop access to surviving the first all-hands meeting. Each new hire gets a unique card and the game runs itself throughout the onboarding period.
Why onboarding bingo works: Traditional onboarding is overwhelming — new hires absorb massive amounts of information while simultaneously trying to make good impressions. Bingo gives them a playful framework that makes the process feel less daunting and more like an adventure. The prompts also serve as a natural checklist of things to accomplish.
How to implement it: Share the game link with new hires on their first day or via their welcome email. Let them know there's a small prize for whoever completes their card first during the first week. Managers can check in daily — 'how many squares have you got so far?' — which creates natural conversation opportunities.
Works for cohorts and individuals: When multiple new hires start on the same day, onboarding bingo creates instant camaraderie — they're all playing the same game, sharing the same experiences, and helping each other find squares. For individual new hires, it's a structured way to ensure they hit every important milestone.
Customize for your company: Replace generic prompts with your company's specific tools, rituals, and culture markers. Name your actual Slack channels, your specific meeting types, your company's unique onboarding milestones.
Launch onboarding bingo for your next new hire and watch their first week transform from overwhelming to exciting.