Custom Bingo Card Generator
Paste your own words, pick a 3×3, 4×4 or 5×5 grid, and print bingo cards where no two are alike. A caller sheet comes with every set.
Everything runs in your browser. Your word list is never uploaded anywhere.
Five letters on a 5×5 card become column headers.
Free: up to 4 unique cards.
Same words + same settings + same code = the same cards again.
In the print dialog choose “Save as PDF” as the printer to get a PDF file. Turn on “Background graphics” for colored themes.
Show caller sheet
How to make your own bingo cards
- Add your words. Type or paste one item per line. Short phrases work too. You can also start from a ready-made list and edit it.
- Pick a grid. A 5×5 card with a free center needs 24 items, a 4×4 card needs 16, a 3×3 card with a free center needs 8. More words give more variety.
- Generate. Every card gets a different mix of items. The tool checks each new card against all the others and drops any repeats.
- Print or save as PDF. Each card fills a page, and text sizes adjust so long phrases still fit their square.
- Print the caller sheet. It lists every item in alphabetical order with a tick box. Cut the list into slips to draw from a bowl, or tick items off as you call them.
How many words do you need?
| Grid | Squares to fill | Minimum words | Good number for a group of 30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3×3 with free center | 8 | 8 | 15–20 |
| 4×4 | 16 | 16 | 24–30 |
| 5×5 with free center | 24 | 24 | 35–50 |
| 5×5 without free center | 25 | 25 | 35–50 |
With exactly the minimum, every card holds the same words in a different order, so everybody wins at nearly the same moment. That is fine for a quick game with small children. For a real game, add at least 10 extra words. With 35 words on a 5×5 card there are already millions of possible cards. Read how unique cards work.
Ideas for your bingo game
Classroom vocabulary
Read out definitions; students mark the matching word. Works for spelling, languages, science and history terms.
Baby shower
Guests fill cards with gifts they expect, then mark them as gifts are opened.
Bridal shower
Same idea for kitchen gadgets, linens and home items, or swap in facts about the couple.
Office and meetings
A light-hearted card for all-hands meetings, conferences and team offsites.
Icebreakers
"Find someone who…" squares get a new group talking within minutes.
Classic 75-ball
Switch card type to classic numbers for traditional B-I-N-G-O cards with the usual column ranges.
Bingo Card Maker Pro
- Up to 500 guaranteed-unique cards in one batch (the free version stops at 4).
- No credit line on the cards — clean, watermark-free prints and PDFs.
- Picture bingo: upload your own photos or drawings as squares (great for toddlers, baby showers and language classes).
- 1, 2 or 4 cards per printed page to save paper.
- On-screen caller with random draw, undo and a called-items list for a projector.
- Winner check: type a card number and see at once if it has a line.
- Works offline: it is a single HTML file you keep forever. Open it in any modern browser, no account, no internet needed.
Questions
Are the cards really all different?
Yes. Each new card is compared with every card already made, using the full set of items on it. Two cards with the same items in a different order count as the same card and are thrown away. If your list is too short for the number of cards you asked for, the tool tells you instead of quietly repeating cards.
What is the game code for?
The code seeds the shuffle. Enter the same words, settings and code later and you get exactly the same cards, which helps if you lose the file or want to reprint card 17. Press "New" for a fresh set.
How do I get a PDF?
Press "Print or save cards as PDF" and choose "Save as PDF" (or "Microsoft Print to PDF") as the printer. Turn on "Background graphics" in the print options so the colored headers show. The ink saver theme looks good without them.
Can I use pictures instead of words?
Pro lets you add your own image files as squares, with or without a label. The pictures are resized on your computer and never uploaded.
What paper size does it use?
Cards are sized to fit both US Letter and A4 with normal margins, so you don't need to change any setting.
Is there a subscription?
No. The free version stays free, and Pro is a single $9 payment for a file you keep. Nothing renews.