KeyevidenceisdestroyedAn alibithatdoesn’thold upFalseconfessionAmisleadingwitnessstatementMurder inthe firstchapterA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityVictim hasamysteriouspastMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyClue ishidden inplain sightAbetrayaloccursDetectivehas apersonalvendettaCharactergets athreateningnoteProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedSomeoneis framedfor themurderAsignificantclue isoverlookedMurderer issomeoneunexpectedSomeoneis caughtin a lieCharacterwith ahiddenidentityDangerouschasesceneProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipSomeone isblackmailedProtagonistgets acryptic clueUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionRedherringsaboundVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistFlashbackto atraumaticeventCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upAcharacterwith asecret lifeA characterwith adangerousobsessionHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoCrimescenedescribedin detailHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotTensionbetweencharactersProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookFlash-forwardsceneMysteriousletter orphone callMajorcharacterdisappearsVillain hasasignaturemethodCliffhangerchapterBook setin a smalltownProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughKeyevidenceisdestroyedAn alibithatdoesn’thold upFalseconfessionAmisleadingwitnessstatementMurder inthe firstchapterA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityVictim hasamysteriouspastMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyClue ishidden inplain sightAbetrayaloccursDetectivehas apersonalvendettaCharactergets athreateningnoteProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedSomeoneis framedfor themurderAsignificantclue isoverlookedMurderer issomeoneunexpectedSomeoneis caughtin a lieCharacterwith ahiddenidentityDangerouschasesceneProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipSomeone isblackmailedProtagonistgets acryptic clueUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionRedherringsaboundVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistFlashbackto atraumaticeventCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upAcharacterwith asecret lifeA characterwith adangerousobsessionHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoCrimescenedescribedin detailHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotTensionbetweencharactersProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookFlash-forwardsceneMysteriousletter orphone callMajorcharacterdisappearsVillain hasasignaturemethodCliffhangerchapterBook setin a smalltownProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerHero orheroinemakes abreakthrough

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