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Bingo card generator

Paste your own words, choose how many cards you need and print. Every card has a different arrangement, and everything runs in your browser.

Your bingo game

One word or phrase per line. Use 40 or more entries so every card looks different.

How to use the generator

  1. Type a title. It prints at the top of every card.
  2. Choose five header letters or numbers. BINGO is the classic. PARTY or a name works too.
  3. Replace the sample list with your own words, one per line. If you paste everything on a single line, the generator splits it at commas.
  4. Leave the free space on for a 24 word card, or turn it off for 25.
  5. Choose how many cards you need, up to 30, and one or two to a page.
  6. Press Update my cards. Pick US Letter or A4, and switch on the ink saver if you want black and white.
  7. Press Print, or Download PDF.

The tool does not save your list, so copy it somewhere if you want to use it again.

Two ways to play

Event bingo. Guests mark squares as things happen, such as gifts being opened at a shower or a movie cliche showing up. Nobody calls anything. The first person with five in a row wins.

Called bingo. The host draws words from a bowl and reads them out, and guests mark what they hear. The generator prints cards, not a caller sheet, so keep your word list, cut it into slips and draw from a bowl.

How many words do you need

You need at least 24 entries with a free space, or 25 without. The generator accepts up to 150. Each card takes 24 or 25 words at random from your list, so a list of exactly 24 puts the same words on every card in a different order. With 48 entries, each card holds about half of them, and cards stop looking alike. Aim for at least 40.

Short entries print larger. When your longest entry is 11 characters or fewer, the squares use a large font, and up to 22 characters they use a medium one. Longer phrases still fit, in smaller type.

Starter lists to copy and paste

Copy a list, paste it in the words box and add a few of your own. Each starter list has 30 entries, so add 10 more to reach 40.

Holiday movie night

Snow falls on the main street, A big-city worker moves to a small town, A baker with a secret recipe, Matching pajamas, A last-minute Christmas Eve rescue, Two people reach for the same gift, A town festival is in danger, An old friend returns home, Someone gets stuck in a snowstorm, A cozy sweater, A tree-lighting scene, A misunderstanding in act two, A hot cocoa scene, A cookie baking montage, Someone dramatically drops a box of ornaments, The grumpy boss softens, A cute dog, A cheesy pun, Someone says “it is a Christmas miracle”, A kiss under mistletoe, A town parade, A family secret is revealed, A snowball fight, Wrapping paper chaos, A letter arrives, Carolers at the door, A lost scarf, A farmers market, A hallway run in the snow, The credits roll on a hug

Book club meeting

Someone did not finish the book, A quote gets read aloud, Someone says “the movie was better”, A tangent about vacation, Someone brings snacks, A character is called annoying, Someone gets the author name wrong, A plot twist is predicted, The next book is suggested, Someone mentions a podcast, A cover gets compared to another book, Someone calls the ending rushed, A sticky note appears, A debate about the main character, Someone brings a dog-eared copy, A trip to the library is mentioned, Someone reads on an e-reader, The group agrees on one thing, The group disagrees on everything, Someone shares a favorite line, A sequel gets mentioned, Someone checks the clock, Wine glasses become tea cups, A reread is mentioned, Someone says “I could not put it down”, Someone takes notes, A spoiler slips out, A second helping of dessert, Someone asks “when is the next meeting”, A new member joins

Friendsgiving potluck

Someone brings two desserts, Three kinds of potatoes, Gravy goes missing, Someone says “I am so full”, A pie gets cut early, Someone forgets a serving spoon, A group toast, Someone brings a store-bought roll, The oven is full, Someone checks the football score, A recipe is requested, A dish arrives in a slow cooker, Someone washes dishes without being asked, A leftovers container appears, Someone brings a new dish and says it is a test, A guest asks for a plate to go, A pet begs at the table, A funny family story, Someone shares what they are thankful for, A mix-up of casserole dishes, A group photo, A second round of pie, Someone brings cranberry sauce in the shape of the can, The host runs out of chairs, Someone loosens a belt, A guest naps on the couch, Cider is poured, Someone says “we should do this more”, A board game comes out, A guest leaves with leftovers

Game night

Someone reads the rules wrong, A dice roll gets argued, Someone says “one more round”, A snack spill on the board, Someone wins by one point, A team name that makes everyone laugh, A rule gets made up, Someone leaves a game mid-turn, A comeback, Someone says “I was just about to win”, The same person always wins, A pet jumps on the table, A timer runs out, Someone wants a rematch, A tie, A lost game piece, Someone yells at a card, A pizza arrives, Someone does a victory dance, A good loser is crowned, A new game is learned, A game takes much longer than the box says, Someone asks for a hint, A teammate gives a bad clue, The host checks the instructions, Someone says “this is so close”, Snacks run out, Someone high-fives a teammate, A strategy collapses, Someone suggests another game

The birthday list is already loaded in the tool above. Our printable packs have ready-made bingo for baby showers, bridal showers, Galentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve.

Print or download?

The Print button opens your browser print dialog with only the cards on the page. Choose “Save as PDF” there for a sharp, text-based file. The Download PDF button makes an image-based PDF in one tap, which is easier on a phone, but you cannot select the text.

Frequently asked questions

How many words do I need for bingo cards?

At least 24 with a free space, or 25 without. For cards that look different from each other, use 40 or more.

Are the cards really different from each other?

Yes. Each card is checked against the others in the same set, so no two cards have the same squares in the same order. With a short list the cards will share many words. A list of 24 puts the same words on every card in a different arrangement.

How do I print two cards on one page?

Choose “2 smaller cards” under Cards per page. Each sheet then holds two cards.

Can I save the cards as a PDF?

Yes. Use Download PDF for a one-tap file, or press Print and choose Save as PDF in the print window.

What if I need more than 30 cards?

Make a set of 30, print it, and press Shuffle again for a new set. Cards in different sets are not checked against each other, so a few could repeat.

Does it save my list?

No. Nothing is stored. Copy your word list into a note before you close the page. If something does not work as you expect, tell us through the contact page.

Can I use it for a classroom?

Yes. Type vocabulary words or facts as your entries. Give each student a different card, and read definitions or clues aloud for them to match.

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