A key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteBook setin a smalltownCharacterwith ahiddenidentityAmisleadingwitnessstatementMurder inthe firstchapterProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionSomeoneis framedfor themurderAsignificantclue isoverlookedUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneFalseconfessionA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotCrimescenedescribedin detailProtagonistgets acryptic clueSomeoneis caughtin a lieRedherringsaboundFlashbackto atraumaticeventVictim hasamysteriouspastTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityMurderer issomeoneunexpectedProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipMajorcharacterdisappearsA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorCliffhangerchapterProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoAcharacterwith asecret lifeProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyKeyevidenceisdestroyedDangerouschasesceneTensionbetweencharactersSomeone isblackmailedFlash-forwardsceneVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistVillain hasasignaturemethodAbetrayaloccursDetectivehas apersonalvendettaHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseMysteriousletter orphone callClue ishidden inplain sightHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaA characterwith adangerousobsessionA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyCharactergets athreateningnoteSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeAn alibithatdoesn’thold upA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteBook setin a smalltownCharacterwith ahiddenidentityAmisleadingwitnessstatementMurder inthe firstchapterProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionSomeoneis framedfor themurderAsignificantclue isoverlookedUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneFalseconfessionA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotCrimescenedescribedin detailProtagonistgets acryptic clueSomeoneis caughtin a lieRedherringsaboundFlashbackto atraumaticeventVictim hasamysteriouspastTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityMurderer issomeoneunexpectedProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipMajorcharacterdisappearsA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorCliffhangerchapterProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoAcharacterwith asecret lifeProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyKeyevidenceisdestroyedDangerouschasesceneTensionbetweencharactersSomeone isblackmailedFlash-forwardsceneVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistVillain hasasignaturemethodAbetrayaloccursDetectivehas apersonalvendettaHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseMysteriousletter orphone callClue ishidden inplain sightHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaA characterwith adangerousobsessionA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyCharactergets athreateningnoteSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeAn alibithatdoesn’thold upA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe book

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