Protagonistuncovers aconspiracyA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorAsignificantclue isoverlookedA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeDangerouschasesceneAcharacterwith asecret lifeProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceFalseconfessionKeyevidenceisdestroyedSomeone isblackmailedSomeoneis caughtin a lieVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistProtagonistgets acryptic clueA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneAmisleadingwitnessstatementFlash-forwardsceneVillain hasasignaturemethodA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeMajorcharacterdisappearsBook setin a smalltownA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughRedherringsaboundCharacterwith ahiddenidentityProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionA characterwith adangerousobsessionMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoMurderer issomeoneunexpectedFlashbackto atraumaticeventSomeoneis framedfor themurderAbetrayaloccursDetectivehas apersonalvendettaProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipCrimescenedescribedin detailClue ishidden inplain sightVictim hasamysteriouspastTensionbetweencharactersSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseMurder inthe firstchapterAn alibithatdoesn’thold upMysteriousletter orphone callCliffhangerchapterCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaCharactergets athreateningnoteProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorAsignificantclue isoverlookedA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeDangerouschasesceneAcharacterwith asecret lifeProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceFalseconfessionKeyevidenceisdestroyedSomeone isblackmailedSomeoneis caughtin a lieVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistProtagonistgets acryptic clueA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneAmisleadingwitnessstatementFlash-forwardsceneVillain hasasignaturemethodA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeMajorcharacterdisappearsBook setin a smalltownA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughRedherringsaboundCharacterwith ahiddenidentityProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionA characterwith adangerousobsessionMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoMurderer issomeoneunexpectedFlashbackto atraumaticeventSomeoneis framedfor themurderAbetrayaloccursDetectivehas apersonalvendettaProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipCrimescenedescribedin detailClue ishidden inplain sightVictim hasamysteriouspastTensionbetweencharactersSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseMurder inthe firstchapterAn alibithatdoesn’thold upMysteriousletter orphone callCliffhangerchapterCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaCharactergets athreateningnote

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.


1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
  1. Protagonist uncovers a conspiracy
  2. A character has a history of violent behavior
  3. A significant clue is overlooked
  4. A character is obsessed with solving the crime
  5. Dangerous chase scene
  6. A character with a secret life
  7. Protagonist has a near-death experience
  8. False confession
  9. Key evidence is destroyed
  10. Someone is blackmailed
  11. Someone is caught in a lie
  12. Victim is someone close to the protagonist
  13. Protagonist gets a cryptic clue
  14. A key piece of evidence is misinterpreted
  15. Unmasking the villain in the final scene
  16. A misleading witness statement
  17. Flash-forward scene
  18. Villain has a signature method
  19. A clock or timer plays a role in the plot
  20. Protagonist’s life is at risk for most of the book
  21. Protagonist solves a puzzle or code
  22. Major character disappears
  23. Book set in a small town
  24. A key piece of information is found in a book or note
  25. Hero or heroine makes a breakthrough
  26. Red herrings abound
  27. Character with a hidden identity
  28. Protagonist works with an unlikely partner
  29. Character makes an unlikely confession
  30. A character with a dangerous obsession
  31. Multiple murders happen throughout the story
  32. Hidden diary or journal reveals crucial info
  33. Murderer is someone unexpected
  34. Flashback to a traumatic event
  35. Someone is framed for the murder
  36. A betrayal occurs
  37. Detective has a personal vendetta
  38. Protagonist receives an anonymous tip
  39. Crime scene described in detail
  40. Clue is hidden in plain sight
  41. Victim has a mysterious past
  42. Tension between characters
  43. Someone has an alibi that doesn’t add up
  44. The protagonist questions their own sanity
  45. Heroine has a personal connection to the case
  46. Murder in the first chapter
  47. An alibi that doesn’t hold up
  48. Mysterious letter or phone call
  49. Cliffhanger chapter
  50. Character struggles with a moral dilemma
  51. Character gets a threatening note