Protagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistFalseconfessionCharacterwith ahiddenidentityProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeFlash-forwardsceneRedherringsaboundBook setin a smalltownFlashbackto atraumaticeventTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityClue ishidden inplain sightMurder inthe firstchapterHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyKeyevidenceisdestroyedCharactergets athreateningnoteAmisleadingwitnessstatementAcharacterwith asecret lifeHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseDangerouschasesceneMysteriousletter orphone callHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionMajorcharacterdisappearsVictim hasamysteriouspastSomeoneis framedfor themurderProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipAbetrayaloccursMurderer issomeoneunexpectedSomeoneis caughtin a lieTensionbetweencharactersSomeone isblackmailedA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedAn alibithatdoesn’thold upA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyCrimescenedescribedin detailA characterwith adangerousobsessionUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneProtagonistgets acryptic clueDetectivehas apersonalvendettaSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteVillain hasasignaturemethodCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaAsignificantclue isoverlookedProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistFalseconfessionCharacterwith ahiddenidentityProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeFlash-forwardsceneRedherringsaboundBook setin a smalltownFlashbackto atraumaticeventTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityClue ishidden inplain sightMurder inthe firstchapterHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyKeyevidenceisdestroyedCharactergets athreateningnoteAmisleadingwitnessstatementAcharacterwith asecret lifeHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseDangerouschasesceneMysteriousletter orphone callHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionMajorcharacterdisappearsVictim hasamysteriouspastSomeoneis framedfor themurderProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipAbetrayaloccursMurderer issomeoneunexpectedSomeoneis caughtin a lieTensionbetweencharactersSomeone isblackmailedA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedAn alibithatdoesn’thold upA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyCrimescenedescribedin detailA characterwith adangerousobsessionUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneProtagonistgets acryptic clueDetectivehas apersonalvendettaSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteVillain hasasignaturemethodCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaAsignificantclue isoverlooked

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