How to Make Bingo Cards for Free (Step by Step)

Choose your card type

Decide whether you want numbers or words. Number cards suit classic bingo nights. Word cards suit classrooms, showers, holidays and anything themed. Word cards need at least as many words as there are squares.

Write a word list

For a 5x5 card with a free space you need 24 words, but writing 30 to 40 gives each card more variety. Keep entries short so they fit in a square, and avoid near-duplicates that confuse players.

Generate unique cards

Paste your list into our free bingo card generator, choose a grid size, and set how many cards you need. Each card is shuffled separately, so no two players have the same layout.

Print and prepare

Print on cardstock for sturdier cards, or on plain paper for single-use games. Keep the word list as your calling sheet. Cut the list into slips and draw them from a bowl if you don't want to use a digital caller.