Someone isblackmailedKeyevidenceisdestroyedSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upFalseconfessionA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerAn alibithatdoesn’thold upSomeoneis framedfor themurderMajorcharacterdisappearsA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneFlashbackto atraumaticeventMurder inthe firstchapterSomeoneis caughtin a lieVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistDetectivehas apersonalvendettaHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseAmisleadingwitnessstatementTensionbetweencharactersA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeMurderer issomeoneunexpectedProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeProtagonistgets acryptic clueMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaVillain hasasignaturemethodA characterwith adangerousobsessionA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookAbetrayaloccursProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipVictim hasamysteriouspastCharactergets athreateningnoteFlash-forwardsceneRedherringsaboundClue ishidden inplain sightCharacterwith ahiddenidentityBook setin a smalltownDangerouschasesceneTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityAcharacterwith asecret lifeCrimescenedescribedin detailHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyAsignificantclue isoverlookedHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteMysteriousletter orphone callSomeone isblackmailedKeyevidenceisdestroyedSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upFalseconfessionA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerAn alibithatdoesn’thold upSomeoneis framedfor themurderMajorcharacterdisappearsA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneFlashbackto atraumaticeventMurder inthe firstchapterSomeoneis caughtin a lieVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistDetectivehas apersonalvendettaHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseAmisleadingwitnessstatementTensionbetweencharactersA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeMurderer issomeoneunexpectedProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeProtagonistgets acryptic clueMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaVillain hasasignaturemethodA characterwith adangerousobsessionA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookAbetrayaloccursProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipVictim hasamysteriouspastCharactergets athreateningnoteFlash-forwardsceneRedherringsaboundClue ishidden inplain sightCharacterwith ahiddenidentityBook setin a smalltownDangerouschasesceneTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityAcharacterwith asecret lifeCrimescenedescribedin detailHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyAsignificantclue isoverlookedHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteMysteriousletter orphone call

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