Someonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneSomeoneis framedfor themurderA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeBook setin a smalltownAbetrayaloccursA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteTensionbetweencharactersKeyevidenceisdestroyedHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotDetectivehas apersonalvendettaMajorcharacterdisappearsHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorFalseconfessionVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistAsignificantclue isoverlookedCrimescenedescribedin detailAcharacterwith asecret lifeProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipClue ishidden inplain sightMurder inthe firstchapterMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyDangerouschasesceneCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaSomeoneis caughtin a lieProtagonistgets acryptic clueProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionAmisleadingwitnessstatementProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceCharacterwith ahiddenidentityCharactergets athreateningnoteAn alibithatdoesn’thold upMurderer issomeoneunexpectedFlash-forwardsceneHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughMysteriousletter orphone callProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyVictim hasamysteriouspastFlashbackto atraumaticeventRedherringsaboundA characterwith adangerousobsessionVillain hasasignaturemethodSomeone isblackmailedSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneSomeoneis framedfor themurderA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeBook setin a smalltownAbetrayaloccursA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteTensionbetweencharactersKeyevidenceisdestroyedHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotDetectivehas apersonalvendettaMajorcharacterdisappearsHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorFalseconfessionVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistAsignificantclue isoverlookedCrimescenedescribedin detailAcharacterwith asecret lifeProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipClue ishidden inplain sightMurder inthe firstchapterMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyDangerouschasesceneCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaSomeoneis caughtin a lieProtagonistgets acryptic clueProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionAmisleadingwitnessstatementProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceCharacterwith ahiddenidentityCharactergets athreateningnoteAn alibithatdoesn’thold upMurderer issomeoneunexpectedFlash-forwardsceneHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughMysteriousletter orphone callProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyVictim hasamysteriouspastFlashbackto atraumaticeventRedherringsaboundA characterwith adangerousobsessionVillain hasasignaturemethodSomeone isblackmailed

mystery novel 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. Someone has an alibi that doesn’t add up
  2. Unmasking the villain in the final scene
  3. Someone is framed for the murder
  4. A character is obsessed with solving the crime
  5. Book set in a small town
  6. A betrayal occurs
  7. A key piece of evidence is misinterpreted
  8. The protagonist questions their own sanity
  9. A key piece of information is found in a book or note
  10. Tension between characters
  11. Key evidence is destroyed
  12. Heroine has a personal connection to the case
  13. A clock or timer plays a role in the plot
  14. Detective has a personal vendetta
  15. Major character disappears
  16. Hidden diary or journal reveals crucial info
  17. A character has a history of violent behavior
  18. False confession
  19. Victim is someone close to the protagonist
  20. A significant clue is overlooked
  21. Crime scene described in detail
  22. A character with a secret life
  23. Protagonist works with an unlikely partner
  24. Protagonist receives an anonymous tip
  25. Clue is hidden in plain sight
  26. Murder in the first chapter
  27. Multiple murders happen throughout the story
  28. Dangerous chase scene
  29. Character struggles with a moral dilemma
  30. Someone is caught in a lie
  31. Protagonist gets a cryptic clue
  32. Protagonist solves a puzzle or code
  33. Protagonist’s life is at risk for most of the book
  34. Character makes an unlikely confession
  35. A misleading witness statement
  36. Protagonist has a near-death experience
  37. Character with a hidden identity
  38. Character gets a threatening note
  39. An alibi that doesn’t hold up
  40. Murderer is someone unexpected
  41. Flash-forward scene
  42. Hero or heroine makes a breakthrough
  43. Mysterious letter or phone call
  44. Protagonist uncovers a conspiracy
  45. Victim has a mysterious past
  46. Flashback to a traumatic event
  47. Red herrings abound
  48. A character with a dangerous obsession
  49. Villain has a signature method
  50. Someone is blackmailed