Three steps
- 1Pick number bingo, a ready-made word set, or type 24 or more words.
- 2Choose how many cards you need.
- 3Print them two to a page, or start a live game with cards on phones.
How to make bingo cards
Making bingo cards by hand takes an evening and a ruler. A generator does it in seconds and makes every card different. Here's how, with numbers or your own words.
Tips for good word cards
Short words
Keep squares under about 20 characters.
More than 24
40 words make cards that differ a lot.
Easy to spot
Pick things that will clearly happen.
Questions
Good to know
How many words do you need for bingo cards?
At least 24, one per square around the free space. More words make the cards more different.
Can I make bingo cards for free?
Yes. Number cards need no sign-up, and a free account makes word cards, 20 a month.
What size do they print?
Two cards to a letter page, with big squares.
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Open it on the TV, share the code, and every phone has a card in seconds.