Emoji bingo is a fast, playful game for kids and teens. Describe the emoji and players find the match. This page gives you a ready-to-use Emoji word list, a sample card, and a free generator that prints as many unique cards as you need.
Emoji bingo word list
These 24 words fill a standard 5x5 card with a free center space. Use them as they are, or load them into the generator and add your own.
- Smiling face
- Laughing face
- Heart eyes
- Thumbs up
- Fire
- Party popper
- Sunglasses face
- Crying face
- Winking face
- Rainbow
- Pizza
- Star
- Ghost
- Rocket
- Cat face
- Dog face
- Clapping hands
- Sparkles
- Heart
- Sleepy face
- Thinking face
- Unicorn
- Balloon
- Crown
Make Emoji bingo cards now. The list above opens in the generator, where you can edit it, choose a grid size and print.
Open in the generatorHow to make Emoji bingo cards
- Open the generator with the Emoji word list already loaded using the button above.
- Change, add or remove words. Adding extra words gives each card more variety.
- Pick a grid size: 3x3 for young kids, 4x4 for quick games, or 5x5 for the classic card.
- Choose how many cards you need and how many to print per page.
- Select 'Print cards + calling list' so you also get a checklist for the caller.
Tips for playing Emoji bingo
- Describe the emoji instead of naming it.
- Let players act out the emoji when it's called.
- Use a 4x4 card for quick rounds.
Ways to play
Monthly challenge
Give players a month to complete a line, and celebrate at the end.
Letter X
Mark both diagonals for a win, a good medium-length round.
Sign-off squares
Players write a name, date or note in each square they complete.
Four corners
Players win by marking the four corner squares, which makes a quick opening round.
For more pattern ideas, see our guide to bingo patterns.
Printing and setup
Print one card per person. Challenge-style games work best on a single card per page with large squares, so players have room to write names, dates or notes.
Need more help? Read how to print bingo cards at home and how many cards you need.
Frequently asked questions
How many words do I need for Emoji bingo cards?
A 5x5 card with a free space needs 24 words, a 4x4 card needs 16, and a 3x3 card with a free space needs 8. The Emoji list on this page has 24 words, so it fills a 5x5 card. Add more words if you want the cards to look more different from each other.
Are these Emoji bingo cards free?
Yes. The generator and the word list are free to use for home, classroom, church, club and office games. You don't need to sign up or download anything.
What age is Emoji bingo good for?
It works for any age. Adjust the prompts so they suit your group.