Theprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedA characterwith adangerousobsessionA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeKeyevidenceisdestroyedMurder inthe firstchapterProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookSomeoneis framedfor themurderProtagonistgets acryptic clueAn alibithatdoesn’thold upCharactergets athreateningnoteVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistMajorcharacterdisappearsA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyAbetrayaloccursAsignificantclue isoverlookedMysteriousletter orphone callCliffhangerchapterSomeoneis caughtin a lieSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionFalseconfessionCharacterwith ahiddenidentityHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyTensionbetweencharactersDetectivehas apersonalvendettaFlash-forwardsceneFlashbackto atraumaticeventAcharacterwith asecret lifeHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoSomeone isblackmailedA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceMurderer issomeoneunexpectedProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerDangerouschasesceneBook setin a smalltownVictim hasamysteriouspastClue ishidden inplain sightUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneCrimescenedescribedin detailProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseVillain hasasignaturemethodAmisleadingwitnessstatementRedherringsaboundA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedA characterwith adangerousobsessionA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeKeyevidenceisdestroyedMurder inthe firstchapterProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookSomeoneis framedfor themurderProtagonistgets acryptic clueAn alibithatdoesn’thold upCharactergets athreateningnoteVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistMajorcharacterdisappearsA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyAbetrayaloccursAsignificantclue isoverlookedMysteriousletter orphone callCliffhangerchapterSomeoneis caughtin a lieSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionFalseconfessionCharacterwith ahiddenidentityHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyTensionbetweencharactersDetectivehas apersonalvendettaFlash-forwardsceneFlashbackto atraumaticeventAcharacterwith asecret lifeHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoSomeone isblackmailedA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceMurderer issomeoneunexpectedProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerDangerouschasesceneBook setin a smalltownVictim hasamysteriouspastClue ishidden inplain sightUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneCrimescenedescribedin detailProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseVillain hasasignaturemethodAmisleadingwitnessstatementRedherringsaboundA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plot

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