Acharacterwith asecret lifeVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistProtagonistgets acryptic clueProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedSomeoneis caughtin a lieTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanitySomeoneis framedfor themurderSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upKeyevidenceisdestroyedA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeMurderer issomeoneunexpectedTensionbetweencharactersCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionDangerouschasesceneA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipFlashbackto atraumaticeventProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyAmisleadingwitnessstatementAn alibithatdoesn’thold upAbetrayaloccursA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotCrimescenedescribedin detailHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughBook setin a smalltownSomeone isblackmailedDetectivehas apersonalvendettaCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaA characterwith adangerousobsessionFlash-forwardsceneMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyCharactergets athreateningnoteVictim hasamysteriouspastProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerClue ishidden inplain sightHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoMysteriousletter orphone callHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseCharacterwith ahiddenidentityVillain hasasignaturemethodFalseconfessionCliffhangerchapterRedherringsaboundProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeMurder inthe firstchapterAsignificantclue isoverlookedMajorcharacterdisappearsAcharacterwith asecret lifeVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistProtagonistgets acryptic clueProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedSomeoneis caughtin a lieTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanitySomeoneis framedfor themurderSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upKeyevidenceisdestroyedA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeMurderer issomeoneunexpectedTensionbetweencharactersCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionDangerouschasesceneA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipFlashbackto atraumaticeventProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyAmisleadingwitnessstatementAn alibithatdoesn’thold upAbetrayaloccursA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotCrimescenedescribedin detailHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughBook setin a smalltownSomeone isblackmailedDetectivehas apersonalvendettaCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaA characterwith adangerousobsessionFlash-forwardsceneMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyCharactergets athreateningnoteVictim hasamysteriouspastProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerClue ishidden inplain sightHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoMysteriousletter orphone callHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseCharacterwith ahiddenidentityVillain hasasignaturemethodFalseconfessionCliffhangerchapterRedherringsaboundProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeMurder inthe firstchapterAsignificantclue isoverlookedMajorcharacterdisappears

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