Protagonistreceives ananonymoustipFlash-forwardsceneMurderer issomeoneunexpectedVillain hasasignaturemethodMajorcharacterdisappearsA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteVictim hasamysteriouspastMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyMysteriousletter orphone callDetectivehas apersonalvendettaA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceTensionbetweencharactersA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeA characterwith adangerousobsessionKeyevidenceisdestroyedHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookSomeone isblackmailedAmisleadingwitnessstatementA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotBook setin a smalltownAbetrayaloccursProtagonistgets acryptic clueHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityRedherringsaboundDangerouschasesceneCrimescenedescribedin detailFlashbackto atraumaticeventAcharacterwith asecret lifeSomeoneis framedfor themurderVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeCharactergets athreateningnoteSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upAsignificantclue isoverlookedAn alibithatdoesn’thold upFalseconfessionCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaClue ishidden inplain sightMurder inthe firstchapterSomeoneis caughtin a lieProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyCharacterwith ahiddenidentityCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipFlash-forwardsceneMurderer issomeoneunexpectedVillain hasasignaturemethodMajorcharacterdisappearsA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteVictim hasamysteriouspastMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyMysteriousletter orphone callDetectivehas apersonalvendettaA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceTensionbetweencharactersA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeA characterwith adangerousobsessionKeyevidenceisdestroyedHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookSomeone isblackmailedAmisleadingwitnessstatementA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotBook setin a smalltownAbetrayaloccursProtagonistgets acryptic clueHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityRedherringsaboundDangerouschasesceneCrimescenedescribedin detailFlashbackto atraumaticeventAcharacterwith asecret lifeSomeoneis framedfor themurderVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeCharactergets athreateningnoteSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upAsignificantclue isoverlookedAn alibithatdoesn’thold upFalseconfessionCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaClue ishidden inplain sightMurder inthe firstchapterSomeoneis caughtin a lieProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyCharacterwith ahiddenidentityCharactermakes anunlikelyconfession

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