A characterwith adangerousobsessionSomeoneis caughtin a lieAsignificantclue isoverlookedSomeoneis framedfor themurderVillain hasasignaturemethodCharacterwith ahiddenidentityCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneFalseconfessionClue ishidden inplain sightMurderer issomeoneunexpectedA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upMysteriousletter orphone callA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotCliffhangerchapterDangerouschasesceneMurder inthe firstchapterMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorAmisleadingwitnessstatementVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistCrimescenedescribedin detailProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceKeyevidenceisdestroyedBook setin a smalltownAcharacterwith asecret lifeProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerFlashbackto atraumaticeventMajorcharacterdisappearsFlash-forwardsceneVictim hasamysteriouspastProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookCharactergets athreateningnoteTensionbetweencharactersHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityAn alibithatdoesn’thold upSomeone isblackmailedHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipProtagonistgets acryptic clueAbetrayaloccursA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeRedherringsaboundDetectivehas apersonalvendettaCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemmaA characterwith adangerousobsessionSomeoneis caughtin a lieAsignificantclue isoverlookedSomeoneis framedfor themurderVillain hasasignaturemethodCharacterwith ahiddenidentityCharactermakes anunlikelyconfessionProtagonistsolves apuzzle orcodeA key piece ofevidence ismisinterpretedUnmaskingthe villainin the finalsceneFalseconfessionClue ishidden inplain sightMurderer issomeoneunexpectedA key pieceofinformationis found in abook or noteSomeonehas an alibithat doesn’tadd upMysteriousletter orphone callA clock ortimer playsa role inthe plotCliffhangerchapterDangerouschasesceneMurder inthe firstchapterMultiplemurdershappenthroughoutthe storyA characterhas a historyof violentbehaviorAmisleadingwitnessstatementVictim issomeoneclose to theprotagonistCrimescenedescribedin detailProtagonisthas a near-deathexperienceKeyevidenceisdestroyedBook setin a smalltownAcharacterwith asecret lifeProtagonistuncovers aconspiracyHidden diaryor journalrevealscrucial infoProtagonistworks withan unlikelypartnerFlashbackto atraumaticeventMajorcharacterdisappearsFlash-forwardsceneVictim hasamysteriouspastProtagonist’slife is at riskfor most ofthe bookCharactergets athreateningnoteTensionbetweencharactersHero orheroinemakes abreakthroughTheprotagonistquestionstheir ownsanityAn alibithatdoesn’thold upSomeone isblackmailedHeroine hasa personalconnectionto the caseProtagonistreceives ananonymoustipProtagonistgets acryptic clueAbetrayaloccursA characteris obsessedwith solvingthe crimeRedherringsaboundDetectivehas apersonalvendettaCharacterstruggleswith a moraldilemma

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