A characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeMurderer issomeoneunexpectedProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upDetectivehas apersonalvendettaTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanitySomeone isblackmailedA characterwith adangerousobsessionCharactergets athreateningnoteBook setin a smalltownMurder inthe firstchapterA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteRedherringsaboundProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyCrimescenedescribedin detailAn alibithatdoesn’thold upMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerAbetrayaloccursFlashbackto atraumaticeventUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneProtagonistgets acryptic clueKeyevidenceisdestroyedClue ishidden inplain sightAmisleadingwitnessstatementCharacterwith ahiddenidentityAcharacterwith asecret lifeCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorFalseconfessionTensionbetweencharactersDangerouschasesceneMysteriousletter orphone callA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotFlash-forwardsceneAsignificantclue isoverlookedVictim hasamysteriouspastHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedSomeoneis framedfor themurderVillain hasasignaturemethodProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceSomeoneis caughtin a lieHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoMajorcharacterdisappearsProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeMurderer issomeoneunexpectedProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upDetectivehas apersonalvendettaTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanitySomeone isblackmailedA characterwith adangerousobsessionCharactergets athreateningnoteBook setin a smalltownMurder inthe firstchapterA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteRedherringsaboundProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyCrimescenedescribedin detailAn alibithatdoesn’thold upMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerAbetrayaloccursFlashbackto atraumaticeventUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneProtagonistgets acryptic clueKeyevidenceisdestroyedClue ishidden inplain sightAmisleadingwitnessstatementCharacterwith ahiddenidentityAcharacterwith asecret lifeCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorFalseconfessionTensionbetweencharactersDangerouschasesceneMysteriousletter orphone callA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotFlash-forwardsceneAsignificantclue isoverlookedVictim hasamysteriouspastHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedSomeoneis framedfor themurderVillain hasasignaturemethodProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceSomeoneis caughtin a lieHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoMajorcharacterdisappearsProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe book

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