Theprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityAmisleadingwitnessstatementCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaDetectivehas apersonalvendettaProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerClue ishidden inplain sightCharactergets athreateningnoteA characterwith adangerousobsessionBook setin a smalltownCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionFlash-forwardsceneProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipSomeoneis framedfor themurderCharacterwith ahiddenidentityMysteriousletter orphone callAn alibithatdoesn’thold upMajorcharacterdisappearsVillain hasasignaturemethodA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedDangerouschasesceneHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseFalseconfessionFlashbackto atraumaticeventTensionbetweencharactersA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorMurder inthe firstchapterProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookAcharacterwith asecret lifeAbetrayaloccursProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyProtagonistgets acryptic clueMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyMurderer issomeoneunexpectedA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotSomeoneis caughtin a lieAsignificantclue isoverlookedCrimescenedescribedin detailVictim hasamysteriouspastVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistKeyevidenceisdestroyedSomeone isblackmailedHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoCliffhangerchapterSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeRedherringsaboundProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityAmisleadingwitnessstatementCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaDetectivehas apersonalvendettaProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerClue ishidden inplain sightCharactergets athreateningnoteA characterwith adangerousobsessionBook setin a smalltownCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionFlash-forwardsceneProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipSomeoneis framedfor themurderCharacterwith ahiddenidentityMysteriousletter orphone callAn alibithatdoesn’thold upMajorcharacterdisappearsVillain hasasignaturemethodA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedDangerouschasesceneHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseFalseconfessionFlashbackto atraumaticeventTensionbetweencharactersA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorMurder inthe firstchapterProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookAcharacterwith asecret lifeAbetrayaloccursProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyProtagonistgets acryptic clueMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyMurderer issomeoneunexpectedA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotSomeoneis caughtin a lieAsignificantclue isoverlookedCrimescenedescribedin detailVictim hasamysteriouspastVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistKeyevidenceisdestroyedSomeone isblackmailedHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoCliffhangerchapterSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeRedherringsaboundProtagonisthas a near-deathexperience

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