Speakstooquickly ortoo quietlyCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudySlidesare textheavyOverusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)Uses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)Poses athought-provokingquestionMonotonevoicethroughoutBeginswith acompellingstoryBuildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Uses humorto connectwithaudienceWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) Concludeswith a callto actionMovespurposefully—not stuckin one spotOrganizesideas withcleartransitionsUses adramaticpause foremphasisUseshandgesturesnaturallyEmploys signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")DistractinggesturesorfidgetingUsespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)ProjectsVoiceSpeakstooquickly ortoo quietlyCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudySlidesare textheavyOverusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)Uses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)Poses athought-provokingquestionMonotonevoicethroughoutBeginswith acompellingstoryBuildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Uses humorto connectwithaudienceWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) Concludeswith a callto actionMovespurposefully—not stuckin one spotOrganizesideas withcleartransitionsUses adramaticpause foremphasisUseshandgesturesnaturallyEmploys signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")DistractinggesturesorfidgetingUsespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)ProjectsVoice

TED Talk Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Speaks too quickly or too quietly
  2. Cites a specific statistic, number, or study
  3. Slides are text heavy
  4. Overuses filler words (“um,” “like,” “uh”)
  5. Uses visuals or slides effectively (not overcrowded)
  6. Poses a thought-provoking question
  7. Monotone voice throughout
  8. Begins with a compelling story
  9. Builds suspense or curiosity before revealing key insight
  10. Invites audience participation (directly asks or polls)
  11. Uses humor to connect with audience
  12. Wraps up with a memorable ending or quote
  13. Introduces the topic/argument early on
  14. Responds smoothly to unexpected interruptions (tech or audience)
  15. Concludes with a call to action
  16. Moves purposefully—not stuck in one spot
  17. Organizes ideas with clear transitions
  18. Uses a dramatic pause for emphasis
  19. Uses hand gestures naturally
  20. Employs signal phrases (e.g., "for example...", "first...second...")
  21. Distracting gestures or fidgeting
  22. Uses personal anecdotes to make a point
  23. Reads directly from slides (no eye contact)
  24. Projects Voice